While in London recently promoting their new film “Sweeney Todd,” IESB.net reports that actors Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter also mentioned their roles in the Harry Potter films. Actress Helena Bonham Carter states yet again that she will be back as Bellatrix Lestrange filming “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” in February of 2008. Alan Rickman was described as “reticent” to discuss his role as Professor Severus Snape, however the actor “laughed about the recent rumor of a JK Rowling inspired musical; “who is shoving that around?” He also joked about an adult film version of the series making the rounds as well. To read (Mature content and language in article) click here.
On a related note, IESB.net now has nine clips online from the upcoming film, which is based on the award winning musical by Stephen Sondheim. Via this link, you can see new footage of Helena Bonham Carter in a lovely piece set to the classic song “Not While I’m Around,” as well as a new clip of actor Timothy Spall (Peter Petigrew) and one featuring Alan Rickman at his chilling best as the evil Judge Turpin. Caution for Parents: The film, which has been rated “R” contains mature subject matter with violence, and is not suitable for young children.
Is it just me or does anyone else get the feeling that Rickman doesn’t care for HP too much? This isn’t the first time: he doesn’t talk about it at all. I’ve also heard from Phoenix123 (IMDB users know who I’m talking about) that he appears cold on set.
Timothy Spall (Peter Petigrew) is also in Enchanted as the evil Queens hench man. The funny part is after the movie my mother said to me who is that man I see him playing a rat.
Well I don’t really like Rickman. I’ve heard bad things about him on set of HP from Phoenix too.
H esaid he’s snobbish and stuff…Well,he doesn’t talk about HP and I don’t know why…It’s strange. Imagine that his role in HBP is very big and signficant. At least, in the final two films he must be satisfied with the amount of screentime he will have.
About Helena, I completely adore her. She’s the best Bellatrix EVER. So, she’s actually filming in February huh? Cool. I really really reallyyyyy do think that her part will not only be in the beginning of the film but she will also be featured in the battle.I can’t wait
@Lilja & john: Rickman has given interviews in the past, and has said he really enjoys working on HP. I don’t see him being snobbish, don’t say it unless you can back it up with people actually saying it.
A quote from an interview regarding his colleagues:
“What do you think of your young colleagues in the Harry Potter movies?
They are all fantastic. True professionals. I can attest to the degree to which they take their work seriously, all the while remaining children. Their performances have equally progressed enormously in the course of the films. It’s a true joy to perform with these actors who believe so much in what they’re doing. They’ve all grown up so much since the first Harry Potter, just like their characters. I think it’s great that they can all develop together.”
For more interviews:
http://whysnape.tripod.com/rickman.htm
I believe the reason he is not saying anything is, because he can't, I doubt WB wants him to say to much, since he comes into focus in this film.
I think that the lovely Alan Rickman does not talk too much about HP is two fold. First, he had been trying to keep Snape a mystery and also he respects the “gag” order that WB has on discussing the characters and the future. Also, if he answered questions he would never get to talk about his other projects.
Rickman is a very private man, but he has a delightfully dry sense of humor, and we who post know, sometimes that deosn’t come across well in print.
I love Rickman’s work and I’m not at all surprised that he did not want to talk about HP in this interview. He wasn’t there to promote HP, he was there to promote “Sweeney Todd”.
HP is only a very small portion of his body of work, and really not his most important. (I’d say not his best, but he’s always good – just underserved.)
“I think that the lovely Alan Rickman does not talk too much about HP is two fold. First, he had been trying to keep Snape a mystery and also he respects the “gag” order that WB has on discussing the characters and the future. Also, if he answered questions he would never get to talk about his other projects.
Rickman is a very private man, but he has a delightfully dry sense of humor, and we who post know, sometimes that deosn’t come across well in print.”
I KNOW this to basically accurate. Alan Rickman loves the role of Snape and whilst I do not know for sure that he was tipped off by the great lady some years ago about Snape’s destiny, I believe “he did receive some good encouragement”
He is looking forward immensely to the next two films.
“Rickman and Depp in the same film… proof that God exists.”
Oh, I couldn’t agree more with you! My two favorite actors!
Does Johnny Depp really like Tim Burton and vise-versa? They’ve done a lot of movies together… Corpse Bride, Edward Scissorhands, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Sleepy Hollow… Am I forgetting anything?
"My wand's feather came from Fawkes?" Harry said, amazed.[br]"Yes," said Dumbledore. "Mr. Ollivander wrote to tell me you had bought the second wand, the moment you left his shop four years ago."
Never got to see “Sweeney Todd” on B’way, but Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter make the film a MUST SEE!