[HPforGrownups] Re: Nothing but (casting) net...

[Amanda Lewanski]

No: HPFGUIDX 12273

Kelley wrote:

> Hopefully, Rickman will at least look passable for whatever age they
> are supposed to be.

We Rickman fans feel that he always looks passable, if not more so
<vbg>, but I was already prepared to let Snape, Sirius, and Lupin look
older than their years. All of them had an extended rough time of it.
Snape had a harrowing time as a double agent, which takes its toll in
the constant strain of vigilance and worry, and he's still not the most
relaxed, take-it-easy type on the planet. Plus the constant inhaling of
various fumes--I can't imagine the dungeons are terribly well
ventilated. As for Sirius and Lupin, their rough times are self-evident.

So, with the above in mind, and recalling the magic of movie makeup, I'm
not too worried about the apparent ages of the characters being that far
off. And quite honestly, those of you unfamiliar with Rickman's work,
the ability and authenticity he can invest a role with are stunning. I'm
not (just) a hormonally motivated idol chaser, I *can* do a sober
evaluation, and I really think he's the right actor for the role.

--Amanda


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