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According to the Leaky Cauldron, a movie site called Dark Horizons is reporting that Elizabeth Hurley has been offered the part of an evil witch for OOTP.  The part is probably Bellatrix.  Who knows if she'll take it, but I think it could be a good match!

ROFL!! ;D

Heh.. nice one.

I couldn't quite see Liz  as the dumpy shaped Professor Umbridge

*Hem Hem..*

Oh oh oh it gets worse .. poor Liz!!  ::)

Gary Oldman and Liz Hurley as cousins???????????

This I gotta see ;D

But I had an impression of Bellatrix as more sinister looking - they are going to have to do some serious makeup work on her if its really the case!

The character is supposed to be sinister-looking, but she's also described as being very good looking pre-Azkaban (as is Sirius).  The makeup artists did a good job with Oldman, so I'm sure they can do the right thing with Hurley.

True, true... I can't wait! ;D

I know!  GOF won't finish filming until spring and OOTP is supposed to begin filming in January 2006.  At this rate, the kids will be in their 20s by the time filming begins on the 7th book!

Who says Liz needs the make-up to look the part?? :o       _*meow* :P

~*~

I wonder if JKR has started writing BK 7 yet?
I know, I know ... she's just had another baby, but I reckon she's probably done a bit of the preparation work for it already. Hope so .... ;)

I read somewhere that she has the outline and a little bit written.

Warner Bros. is now saying that there's no truth to the rumor that Hurley was offered a part in OOTP.

I could see her playing the part.  But who knows?  I mean, I read that John Malchovich was going to play Voldermort in GoF, and that turned out to be false as well.

Don't know if this is of any interest:~

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0330373/fullcredits (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0330373/fullcredits)

True, it doesn't give the casting for Bellatrix but it covers a whole heap of others!  ;)

I'm just glad that the rumour of Rowan Atkinson as Voldemort was scrapped! ::)

To be fair... me too.

It's not that I doubt his acting skills.... just my own ability to keep a straight face when looking at him

Do you really think it would be so bad if the trio ends up being 19-21 during the shooting of the final three movies?  I think this would be far better than exchanging their roles with other actors.  Personally, I love the three films and really enjoyed watching the trio age, mature, and develop with each succesive film.  I think it would be amazing, once all 7 are done (this is hoping that they all will be filmed) to watch the movies in order and really see the growth of nearly all the child actors.  
Here in America, studios ALWAYS cast older actors to play the part of teenagers.  Particularly in movies or tv shows about high school students, it has been common for actors from ages 21-27 to play the role of an 18 year old student.  A few of note that you others may recognize- Varsity Blues, Saved by the Bell, 90210.....just to name a few off the top of my head.  
So I don't think that it would take away from any of the roles if our three actors aged a bit.  Really, I suppose it is all speculation at this point though.  
I just can't imagine seriously enjoying a Harry Potter film with out Dan, Emma and Rupert as their repective characters.
Cheers and such
Aaron

I'd prefer it if they kept the original trio for all of the movies too, because these three interact with each other so well.  You can see that in their performances.

I don't think their ages will really matter much by the 7th movie.  They're true ages aren't too different from their actual ages.

I had thought that they had the main 3 actors signed for all seven movies because i would not go and see it if they change people

Unfortunately, Warner Bros. doesn't have contracts like that with the kids.  I read an interview with Rupert Grint that he wasn't sure whether he'd come back for OOTP.  Of course, that could be a ploy to get more money...

i really hope they ll keep the same main characters, dont think it ll be the same if they change.  i agree its rel nice to see them grow as each film is done.  they really do interact with each other well.  dont think they d get another girl to play hermione soo well.   :D

Looks like you're right kbmum ....

The latest on Liz Hurley:~

Harry Potter role for Hurley?
2005-02-21 15:09:37
 
Liz Hurley is reportedly being lined up to take on a role in Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix.

She is in talks to star as the evil Bellatrix Lestrange, a member of Lord Voldemort's gang.

The fifth film is still in the planning stages and will follow The Goblet Of Fire, which should be released this November.

Meanwhile, Liz is launching her own range of beachwear.

She told a newspaper: "I've been involved in every single aspect - design, fabrics, factories, fit, accessories, sales and promotion."

The collection will go on sale at Harrods in London and one of New York's poshest shops, Saks Fifth Avenue.

http://www.ntlworld.com/partners/itn/entertainment/story1851309.php (http://www.ntlworld.com/partners/itn/entertainment/story1851309.php)
This link won't stay there very long, but I thought I'd post it all the same! ;)

Ughh.....
I don't really know how much I like this one.  I have enjoyed Liz in the past in several roles, but I just don't know if I can picture her in this one.  Every time she comes on screen I just know I'll have a flashback to 'Bedazzled' or 'Austin Powers'.   Don't get me wrong, as I know that every member of the HP cast are established British actors.   I just don't know if I can picture Hurley as Bellatrix.

Relax... that is one rumour that has been well and truly squashed by Warner Brothers :) From Mugglenet:

Elizabeth Hurley rumor debunked
We recently reported that Elizabeth Hurley had been offered the role of "an evil witch" (likely Bellatrix Lestrange) in the fifth movie. We have just received word from Warner Brothers that there is "absolutely no truth in this rumor whatsoever."

Rats! Oh well ....  ::)

I'm still interested to know who they'll get for the role though ....

I hope they don't change the kids (or the kids go off it) they are just so right. I don't think it matters about the ages remeber Tom Riddle at 16 was played by a 24 year old!

As for Liz Hurley please no! I don't like the woman and don't want her ruining my Harry enjoyment!

Can I just say I WANT TO BE TONKS! Do you think that will convice them?  :-\

What happened to Ray Winston I'm, sure he was supposed to be in Goblet ???