Gabriel Byrne as Sirius!! (was Robin Williams movie role)

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--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Michelle Apostolides" 
<michelleapostolides at l...> wrote:
> > I agree-- this is now how I imagine Lupin. However, I am given to
> > understand that JKRs adamant about her "British actors only" 
clause. I
> > would be very surprised if any Americans got in.
> 
> And that, my dear American friends,  is exactly how it should be.  
No,
> no and thrice no !!! We in the UK have plenty of talented actors who 
are
> more than capable of pulling in the crowds for all four films. I 
think
> that these films will sell themselves regardless of who plays what. 
I
> really don't think that the films will be of interest to adults who 
have
> not read the books and kids aren't normally ( in my experience ) 
that
> bothered by big star names.
> 
> In my view the thought of any big American name being involved fills 
me
> with dread and I fully expect JKR to put her foot down as often as 
is
> necessary.


Yes! I agree! Now.... how about the subject that is really close to my 
heart...

What dost thou think of Mr. Byrne cast as Sirius? He is about 
Rickman's age, so I don't think he is too old...