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APRIL 7, 2007 at 7:58 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: MSNBC Newsweek
In a short
interview with Imelda Staunton (Prof. Umbridge) and Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie, Imelda discusses taking the role and Jason mentions the British actors who are in the movies and others who are just vying for a role. Also in the piece David Heyman briefly touches on the recent decision of Emma to continue with the movies.
Ms. Staunton discusses her role all in pink and how a friend suggested that she would be perfect for the role:
"I read the book, and Umbridge is described as short, ugly, toadlike woman," Staunton says. "I thought, 'Oh, thanks'." Staunton plays her as an apple-cheeked scholmarm - drenched in pink angora - who is restricting freedoms (and free thought) to "protect" the students. "There can't be any mess or any individuality," Staunton says. "But, of course, that leads to brainwashed people."
Jason Isaacs says of the movies:
Every great British actor is either in the movies or desperate to get into them. It's a real badge of honor. You either know somebody, or you know somebody who slept with them.
David Heyman briefly mentions Emma and her decision to continue with the movies:
She's a very considered young lady trying to figure out what the next three years of her life are going to be. Clearly, we wanted her back, but it was important that she make this decision for herself without any undue pressure.
UPDATE: We now have the photo, courtesy of Warner Bros., that accompanied the article featuring Harry and Prof. Umbridge.
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Pirate To The End
Points: 6776
*The*Shining*Star* says:
Well, she doesn't look quite like the Umbridge I pictured in my mind...but I think that she sounds like she will do an excellent job all the same.
You either know somebody, or you know somebody who slept with them.
Mr. Issacs does have a point here....
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 8:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2704
LoveMagic says:
Alright, I think that she will look the part, this is pretty much the way I think Umbridge should look, well...maybe a little uglier than the actress, but its ok. Jason, where do I begin....I love this actor, he is so great...absolutely hilarious! He never fails to amuse me, even when telling the truth.
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 8:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1881
DarkPhoenixRising says:
I think she is going to play a great Umbridge... She has that "look" about her....
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 8:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 605
Sahara says:
It was great to hear that the trio had all signed up for the remainder of the movies. I can't imagine finishing the series off with all new cast. It just wouldn't be right...
I think that the role of Umbridge is going to be very interesting indeed. She looks great for the part. I guess we will have to just wait and see. I would also imagine with all the hype of the movies any great actor would want to be involved just for the bragging rights essentially and the exposure it would give someone’s career. A definite push into main stream if they are note already there.
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 8:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 941
Daisuke's says:
Hmmm... I think she seems.... almost too kind looking to be Umbrdige. Kinda looks like a kind mom that wouldnt do more than spank her kid for being out of line. I pictured Umbridge to be way shorter and very very very fatter. Imelda isnt fat at all!
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 8:32 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 60
Mugglenerd says:
"Slept with them"?! (wretch) I have to say that that's kind of disterbing, but probibly true...
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 8:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2317
loopy looney says:
Well i think Staunton is perfect for Umbridge and i agree with Issacs, everyone wants to be in the movies and most of the amazing actors are in it!!! And i am glad Emma Watson decided to stay for the last 2 movies it would not have been the same without her! ;D
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 8:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 948
Grimmauld Place says:
Well I think Stauton looks like a perfect Proffesor Umbridge. She is exactly what I pictured. I think it is funny how you can picture someone to look in your mind and then they really turn out that way. I am so excited to see this movie, I hope Proffesor Umbridge is as horrible in the movies as she is in the books. That will make a really great movie.
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 8:49 PM EST
Points: 217
Arra Tonks says:
At least we know Emma wasn't forced to make the decision.
What's that about sleeping with people? He's saying that that the actors sleep with people who want to be in the movies? Why would he say that in an interview??
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 8:50 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2576
Mystique says:
Yes, i like that she took her time and made the decision. Imagine if they'd pressured her to make a quick decision, and she'd agreed, and then later on was unhappy about it? Or worse, had refused and then later regretted it?
She demonstrated so much maturity in making this decision... that's really admirable, especially for someone her age
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 955
witch46 says:
I love Jason's sense of humour!!
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 873
Luna*L 13 says:
I always pictured Umbridge really fat and ugly, so for me she looks a little too pretty and nice, but I bet she plays Umbridge really well. And I'm ecstatic that they'll all be back for the next movie!! It wouldn't be the same without all of them.
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:21 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2590
Roswelladdict says:
I personally think that Staunton is perfect casting for Umbridge, I am not saying she is ugly just that she seems to really present the ugly person that Umbridge is in the book. That is a sign of what a great actor she must be to make us believe that she is indeed this really awful person.
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 692
FizzingWhizbeez says:
*chuckle* Nothing like good friends who are honest enough to tell you that you'd be great at playing an ugly, mean, toad-like character.
And Jason, he cracks me up. But I'm glad to see him say that acting in HP movies is a badge of honor. A lot of them may feel that way, but they wouldn't admit it. Certainly not Gambon!
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:27 PM EST
Longbottom is My King
Points: 4729
Kelin says:
Jason. I. Love. You. Such an awesome sense of humor!
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
~*Veela Grl *~ says:
I can't wait to see how well she does as Umbridge. She look exactly as I imagined her and I hope she portrays her characteristics as well as looks. I can't wait for the movie. 96 days to go!!!
xoxo*^*amy*^*
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:33 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 42
Dumblydore14 says:
I think she'll be able to pull it off. I mean, she's really pretty and not what I PICTURED Unmbrige like, but they can't look like what everyone pictured them as. She's an amazing actress...
And Jason Isaacs is probably right, the HP movies are like a badge of honour.
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
"You either know somebody, or you know somebody who slept with them" That's the funniest thing!! but true! haha Jason has a great sense of humour
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1722
Fawkes_the_Phoenix182 says:
I think she looks good for the part. She looks like she would enjoy punishing people. ha ha :) I'm so excited for the movie to come out!
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:43 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3094
BlackKatL says:
"I read the book, and Umbridge is described as short, ugly, toadlike woman," Staunton says. "I thought, 'Oh, thanks'."
Ha,ha,ha!! I can Imagine her face.... I can't wait to see her in the movie!!!
I'm happy Emma is coming back and that it's her own decision.... It wouldn't be the same if she didn't or if she was forced to.... She put her soul into the movies now!! =)
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1864
Bright Eyes says:
Are these interviews part of what will appear on the dvd? Or are they seperate?
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:49 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1161
fire_cookie says:
He he, Jason Isaacs is so awesome...and honest =P
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1722
Fawkes_the_Phoenix182 says:
".....or you know somebody who slept with them." Ha Ha! That made me laugh!
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:54 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2081
kermittounette says:
Wow... about Emma, the choice was easy to make I guess... As for the pink, it isn't my favorite color so...
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 9:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 797
magically delicious says:
Hahaha, Jason is so uncouth and funny in his remark. I'd love to see Sean Bean worked into the movies somehow, but that's probably just a foolish, girly dream. ;-P
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 10:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2181
HermioneLunaGinny says:
Ahh, don't worry, you're not ugly...^_^
I pictured Umbridge completely unfortunate looking. Heh.
:)
-HLG
Posted Apr 7, 2007 at 10:11 PM EST
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