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Emma Watson Not Officially Confirmed for "Napoleon and Betsy" Movie

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Posted by: Sue
April 30, 2008, 11:41 PM

Earlier this month, we told you of reports of a possible new role for Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) in a new film called “Napoleon and Betsy.” At the time we were unable to confirm this news, and today, the official Emma Watson website has been updated to say that in fact, this is not yet a confirmed role for the actress. The site states that Emma is interested in this project, however states this casting is not confirmed, nor has an official start date for the production been given. We will continue to follow this story, and will of course update with more when we can.

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33 Comments

RosieWeasley

1st comment! Yay! I’m sort of glad that it isn’t confirmed, because I want to reread, and decide if I think that she will do well in the role or not. I can’t really remember what the character of Betsy is like, so I’m not sure if I want her to play Betsy, if she gets the part, I will be happy for her, but I would like to decide what I think before I know whether or not she will be Betsy.

Posted by RosieWeasley on April 30, 2008, 11:49 PM report to moderator
suzanne

i will be excited to see emma in a different movie

Posted by suzanne on May 01, 2008, 12:06 AM report to moderator
Carroll

As in Napoleon Dynamite and Betsy?

Posted by Carroll on May 01, 2008, 12:06 AM report to moderator
Cromer

LOL. Yes, Jon Heder will be playing Napoleon.

Napoleon: “Fire the cannons… Geez!!! Idiot!!!”

Enter Emma from offscreen:

Betsy: “Oh Harry—... um I mean Napoleon… what will we do?”

Posted by Cromer on May 01, 2008, 12:17 AM report to moderator
Ascatal

well i hope emma gets the rolei think she willdo spendidly

Posted by Ascatal on May 01, 2008, 12:37 AM report to moderator
Spacehamster

Apart from Ballet Shoes, it’d be great to see her take another role. I sincerely hope this isn’t an “Oh Don Piano!” moment.

Posted by Spacehamster on May 01, 2008, 12:55 AM report to moderator
radish_earrings

laugh Oh man. Nice one Cromer :) To see John Heder and the HP cast together would be hilarious… imagine the fun they could have if Napolean Dynamite went to Hogwarts!

Snape: That doesn’t look like the potion you were supposed to be making, Mr. Dynamite.

Napoleon: It’s chap-stick! My lips hurt real bad!

Posted by radish_earrings on May 01, 2008, 02:26 AM report to moderator
Emma

ahhhh…it’s still in talks but unconfirmed yet…since all the reputable news networks did say emma was taking over fr johansson…i’d love to see her doing it asap though…there’s a lot of time between hbp and dh…unless em intends to go to uni… though tht role may be somewhat adult and the memoirs of betsy balcombe indicate the girl is anything…but a kid! prob. emma has to prepare herself for this adult role…

Posted by Emma on May 01, 2008, 02:41 AM report to moderator
jamie

Maybe she changed her mind after those not very nice paparazzi shots of her after her 18th b’day party came out. This movie is about a romance between young girl and and old man – the pervs will love it, just like they loved those photos.

Posted by jamie on May 01, 2008, 03:25 AM report to moderator
anne (sybill)

That’s funny, I was expecting this exact news! I woke up thinking it…

Posted by anne (sybill) on May 01, 2008, 07:51 AM report to moderator
matea

I want to see Emma in new role but I think shes ocupied with HBP at the moment and next year with DH. But shes just getting started!

Posted by matea on May 01, 2008, 09:42 AM report to moderator
Tim so the unconfirmed is definitely unconfirmed, but it may or may not be confirmed at a later date….. Sad how the comments are more entertaining than the article.
Posted by Tim on May 01, 2008, 10:07 AM report to moderator
Jonester

Emma’s agents confirmed she was attached to the project according to UHP. Maybe it’s not “official” though. Many would find Emma in any sex scene hot. Many twenty something and older guys would definitely find it hot in Napoleon and betsy. Funny I can picture guys dragging their girlfriends to a period romance. at the movies.

Posted by Jonester on May 01, 2008, 12:21 PM report to moderator
mione

I wish emma decides to play the role. If she does I wonder who will play napoleon. Maybe Leonardo DiCaprio?

Posted by mione on May 01, 2008, 12:33 PM report to moderator
Jonester

He’s not old enough. Napoleon was around 46 yrs old at the time of his exile. They may go with an older thirtysome actor though.

Posted by Jonester on May 01, 2008, 01:13 PM report to moderator
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