Mr Bean to play Lord Voldemort?!

Rokenn · 01-07-2004, 10:02 AM

Atkinson Becomes 'Potter' Baddie

Rowan Atkinson is trying to overcome the depression caused by the critical mauling of his last film by becoming a villain - he's playing Lord Voldemort in the new Harry Potter film. The British 48-year-old star had to check into a rehabilitation clinic in America after last year's Johnny English was slammed by critics - even though it did relatively good business at the box office. However, the rubber-faced funnyman has decided to expand his repertoire by signing up for the part of evil Voldemort in the upcoming The Goblet Of Fire, which is due for release in 2005. A source comments, "Its a very major career change for Rowan. He has been looking to spread his wings and branch out into other roles. "He doesn't want to be the nice guy or the rubber-faced chap forever." Atkinson's character has previously appeared only as a spirit, but is brought by to life by "death eaters" in the Goblet Of Fire, which will follow this year's third Potter installment, The Prisoner Of Azkaban.

Larry_OHF · 01-07-2004, 01:02 PM

<font color=skyblue>I think he'll do good. He looks dark enough.</font>

SixOfSpades · 01-07-2004, 02:52 PM

Hmmm....casting Atkinson was a good call, but considering the makeup required for the role (Voldemort's face looks more like a serpent than a human, these days), and the amount of screen time he gets, it hardly even matters who plays him. But I'm sure Atkinson will have fun with it. Overall, I think the best casting decision to date in the Potter films was either Kenneth Branagh as Gilderoy Lockhart, or Alan Rickman as Snape (although Rickman frankly disappointed me in <u>Chamber of Secrets</u>--apparently, he was dissatisfied with the director, and just sleepwalked through his role).

Bozos of Bones · 01-07-2004, 06:59 PM

I also love Branagh and Rickman, and I think that Atkinson will do just great.
Too bad his role is short. Maybe they'll extend it?

Jorath Calar · 01-07-2004, 09:08 PM

Black Adder anyone? [img]smile.gif[/img]

I was very disapointed with CoS because John Cleese was in it but only got like 30 seconds of screntime... by the way those were the best seconds of an otherwise bad film... [img]smile.gif[/img]

Kakero · 01-07-2004, 10:28 PM

I'll be hoping Rowan Atkinson will land the role. I think he'll be great. Yeah I'm Mr.Bean fan.

Kinda OT but does anybody know who's gonna be Dumbledore?

Sir Exxon · 01-08-2004, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kakero:
I'll be hoping Rowan Atkinson will land the role. I think he'll be great. Yeah I'm Mr.Bean fan.

Kinda OT but does anybody know who's gonna be Dumbledore?

Geoffrey Rush, methinks.
I hope Atkinson gets the role as Voldemort. He's a great actor, and it will be fun to see him as something else than a clumsy fool. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Spelca · 01-08-2004, 06:00 PM

I read today that his agent said it's only a rumour. And he was so "evil" as Blackadder... [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Target · 01-09-2004, 06:04 AM

I think its Sir Michael Gambon (spelling) who will be playing Dumbledore. I think Atkinson will be good, espically if he's like he was for Blackadder the second. That was cool.
I think the problem with Snape in CoS was he also had little screen time, which was a shame as he is a great actor, hopefully there will be more of him in the next few films.
I also agree Kenneth Branagh was great!!

SpiritWarrior · 01-09-2004, 06:46 AM

He's had numerous chances at playing other villain chars on the BBC you know. Once off kinda things, short movies etc.

01-07-2004, 10:02 AM	#1
Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 61 Posts: 2,193	Atkinson Becomes 'Potter' Baddie Rowan Atkinson is trying to overcome the depression caused by the critical mauling of his last film by becoming a villain - he's playing Lord Voldemort in the new Harry Potter film. The British 48-year-old star had to check into a rehabilitation clinic in America after last year's Johnny English was slammed by critics - even though it did relatively good business at the box office. However, the rubber-faced funnyman has decided to expand his repertoire by signing up for the part of evil Voldemort in the upcoming The Goblet Of Fire, which is due for release in 2005. A source comments, "Its a very major career change for Rowan. He has been looking to spread his wings and branch out into other roles. "He doesn't want to be the nice guy or the rubber-faced chap forever." Atkinson's character has previously appeared only as a spirit, but is brought by to life by "death eaters" in the Goblet Of Fire, which will follow this year's third Potter installment, The Prisoner Of Azkaban. __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

01-07-2004, 01:02 PM	#2
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	<font color=skyblue>I think he'll do good. He looks dark enough.</font> __________________

01-07-2004, 02:52 PM	#3
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	Hmmm....casting Atkinson was a good call, but considering the makeup required for the role (Voldemort's face looks more like a serpent than a human, these days), and the amount of screen time he gets, it hardly even matters who plays him. But I'm sure Atkinson will have fun with it. Overall, I think the best casting decision to date in the Potter films was either Kenneth Branagh as Gilderoy Lockhart, or Alan Rickman as Snape (although Rickman frankly disappointed me in <u>Chamber of Secrets</u>--apparently, he was dissatisfied with the director, and just sleepwalked through his role). __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

01-07-2004, 06:59 PM	#4
Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 38 Posts: 4,679	I also love Branagh and Rickman, and I think that Atkinson will do just great. Too bad his role is short. Maybe they'll extend it? __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

01-08-2004, 06:00 PM	#8
Spelca Emerald Dragon Join Date: January 3, 2002 Location: From Slovenia, in Sweden Age: 43 Posts: 931	I read today that his agent said it's only a rumour. And he was so "evil" as Blackadder... [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ At one time or another there will be a choice: you or the wall. (J. Winterson)

01-07-2004, 09:08 PM	#5
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	Black Adder anyone? [img]smile.gif[/img] I was very disapointed with CoS because John Cleese was in it but only got like 30 seconds of screntime... by the way those were the best seconds of an otherwise bad film... [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-07-2004, 10:28 PM	#6
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	I'll be hoping Rowan Atkinson will land the role. I think he'll be great. Yeah I'm Mr.Bean fan. Kinda OT but does anybody know who's gonna be Dumbledore?

01-09-2004, 06:04 AM	#9
Target Red Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2003 Location: The Midlands Posts: 1,571	I think its Sir Michael Gambon (spelling) who will be playing Dumbledore. I think Atkinson will be good, espically if he's like he was for Blackadder the second. That was cool. I think the problem with Snape in CoS was he also had little screen time, which was a shame as he is a great actor, hopefully there will be more of him in the next few films. I also agree Kenneth Branagh was great!! __________________ Smoke me a kipper...I'll be back for breakfast!! If you can keep your head when all around are loosing theirs...you probably haven’t grasped the situation!!

01-09-2004, 06:46 AM	#10
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	He's had numerous chances at playing other villain chars on the BBC you know. Once off kinda things, short movies etc. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

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