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Posts: 793 · Posted: November 9, 2007 10:02 am Post subject: Narcissa Malfoy has been cast!

Unfortunatley its Helen McCrory. What are they thinking? Im not sure this is a good fit but maybe it will be better than it seems. She just doesn't look the part at first glance.
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That's a weird choice, guess we'll just have to wait and see how she does.
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I just did a image search and I think that she passes for Bellatrix' sister but not Draco's mother. Then again, none of those pictures portrayed her as a blonde. Best to just wait and see.

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have they initiated shooting yet ?
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Posts: 793 · Posted: November 9, 2007 10:15 am Post subject:

^I dont think so.

Helen McCrory, had origionally been cast as Bellatrix but couldn't due to her prenancy. I got this info from http://www.mugglenet.com/.
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I thought they'd done the first Slughorn scene, at least.
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There are production pictures in the HBP/film forum. They were filming Slughorn's house in Lacock, Wiltshire..

Posts: 793 · Posted: November 9, 2007 10:18 am Post subject:

^Im sorry, I thought Kingsley was asking if they started shooting scenes for Narcissa. Yes, they have started shooting scenes with Harry, DD, and Slughorn.
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ooh nice , do they have an idea of when it could be ready ?
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Posts: 793 · Posted: November 9, 2007 10:31 am Post subject:

^(If you mean the release of the film) Yes, it will be released November 19, 2008. I think its the 19th; Im sure about the month and year.

Do you think its too early to ask off for the 18th and 19th of next year? lol
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It makes you think , how can they be so specific when it will most likely be delayed Smile

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Posts: 793 · Posted: November 9, 2007 10:44 am Post subject:

^This is the 6th film. I think they're getting used to how things are going to be and what it will take to finish the movie. I doubt it will be delayed.
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Posts: 793 · Posted: November 9, 2007 10:50 am Post subject:

Sorry for the double post.

I found this on hpana.com

Posts: 26962 · Posted: November 9, 2007 12:33 pm Post subject:

from the cbbc newsround

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at least she's used to play fancy ladies Smile

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Posts: 17117 · Posted: November 9, 2007 1:36 pm Post subject:

well this pic came up...and I'm pretty sure she's no the dude so there's a glimpse of what she looks like blonde

I actually think her looks are better suited to narcissa anyway...beyond the dark hair.
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Posts: 26962 · Posted: November 9, 2007 1:47 pm Post subject:

yeah, besides the hair she looks the part.
and according to imdb.com she did a lot of theater and won awards for her acting and such...
i'm so excited they cast the part of narcissa.... i am getting hopeful for this film again.
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I think she'll be great , it's not the hardest role to play so an actress of her caliber should do great !!
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Posts: 2531 · Posted: November 9, 2007 5:29 pm Post subject:

I think she looks the part, just the hair and that can easily be dyed.
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I just looked at her page on imdb. She played Valentina Villefort in the 'Count of Monte Cristo'! (the newer version w/ Jim Caviezel and Richard Harris). I've seen that so many times and I still didn't recognize her face when I did an image search earlier today.

I think her portrayal of Mrs. Villefort will be similar to her Narcissa Malfoy. Both characters are very protective of their family and their family's image.

Posts: 28369 · Posted: November 10, 2007 6:58 am Post subject:

totally. didnt expect it. she looks more like bellatrix. well i suppose she ought to look like her sister a bit, dont you think?
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Posts: 3284 · Posted: November 10, 2007 2:03 pm Post subject:

huh I've never even heard her name before. Oh well, Harry Potter isn't known for casting well known actors and actresses besides Richard Harris, The new Dumbledore, and the guy that plays Hagrid.
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Posts: 17117 · Posted: November 10, 2007 3:41 pm Post subject:

and maggie smith, and robbie coltraine and john cleese and dawn french and helena bonham carter...
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