[HPFGU-Movie] Various PoA answers

[artsylynda at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/23/2004 5:34:26 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
HPFGU-Movie at yahoogroups.com writes:

I have  recently read a few articles in which various actors/entities 
have  commented on how Dan will find it very difficult to get work 
after HP --  even though I can understand why people would say this, 
I've honestly  never been able to see the resemblance between him and 
Mark Hamill.   In fact, I don't think i would even put the HP movies 
in the same basket  as the Star Wars films in terms of impact on 
society -- which might have  been why Mark Hamill had such a hard 
time trying to seperate himself from  the role.  

I'm a little embarrased to say this but, I've grown so  fond of all 
three of the lead HP kids I would be rather disappointed if  any of 
them were forced to go the B-list movies/guest-appearances in  
sitcoms/exercise video/etc... route.  I can see Dan break out and  
make it on his own (with dignity) -- he has the talent and charm to 
do  so -- does anyone else feel this  way?

~draco382




Oh, absolutely.  I think Dan will be a fine dramatic actor,  Emma will be an 
actress like the one in "Pirates of the Caribbean" (sorry, can't  think of her 
name) who gets lots of interesting parts.  Rupert has the  makings of a good 
actor but I know his interest is in comedy.  He does a  good job with the 
comedic things they give him.  Given a stronger role (why  oh WHY do they give 
Hermione all of Ron's good lines???), he may shine as  well.
 
As for the comparison with Mark Hamill -- Mark Hamill grew up to be  not very 
tall, not very attractive, and then his face was burned in a fire, if I  
recall correctly.  I think that was the main reason he got so little work  (but I 
could have him confused with someone else).  Honestly?  How  many actors are 
worth the kind of money Dan is right now?  Maybe a lot of  what we're hearing 
is sour grapes.  Just think if he builds a serious  acting career on top of his 
Harry Potter success.  There will be lots of  "green eyes" in the 
entertainment industry, and I don't mean Harry's!   heehee  I honestly think Dan's got 
the makings of a long-term career.   Hugh Grant better watch out!  Dan's right 
on his coat-tails, and with a  huge built-in fanbase!   
:-D
 
Lynda 
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". . .the cat's among the pixies now." Mrs.  Figg, OoP



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