Christopher Lee says Dumbledore Speculation is in Bad Taste
December 16, 2002 at 6:34 PM ET
Inside Harry Potter
Christopher Lee says it's in bad taste to speculate on whether he will take on the role of Albus Dumbledore in the next Harry Potter film.[NL][NL]Lee has been one of the favourites to take over the role following the death of Richard Harris.[NL][NL]But he says the decision about who should play Hogwart's headteacher is up to the filmmakers.[NL][NL]"I wish to make it totally clear that at no time have I ever been approached to play this part," he said.[NL][NL]"The situation has never arisen and in view of the fact that Richard Harris has only been dead for a few days, it would be inappropriate and distasteful for me to make any further comment."[NL][NL]Thanks to Ananova for the news.