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Jason Isaacs on Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: "A Pretty Nasty Fall From Grace"

Fri Aug 28 19:16:00 -0400 2009

Actor Jason Isaacs was a guest today on BBC radio with Mark Kermode Live Five program where he discussed his role as Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He confirms he has completed filming on Malfoy Manor, and notes he will be back in a month or so to film those dramatic scenes with Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). In a very reflective interview highlighting his ...

Jason Isaacs Talks Deathly Hallows, Lucius "Half-Blood Prince" Cameo, Politics, "Good" and More

Tue Dec 30 13:48:00 -0500 2008

Aintitcool.com has released a new, and very lengthy interview with actor Jason Isaacs. In this very indepth piece, Jason confirms again that he has a very small cameo as Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ("a moving painting for a frame"). In this wide ranging, frank and often very engaging interview with this gracious actor, Jason Isaacs also comments on his p...

Jason Isaacs Talks Malfoy, Deathly Hallows Split, and More in New Interview

Mon Dec 22 11:18:00 -0500 2008

Actor Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) attended the Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival to screen his latest film, Good, and gave a quick interview to The Jerusalem Post where he talked about this latest project, as well as his role in the Harry Potter films. Mr. Isaacs describes his time playing the Dark Wizard Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films as "unfettered fun," and goes on to speak further o...

Jason Isaacs Attends Premiere of his Film "Good" in NYC, New Video Interview Online

Fri Dec 12 13:08:00 -0500 2008

Actor Jason Isaacs attended a screening of his new film "Good" last night in New York City along with his co-star Viggo Mortensen (Lord of the Rings). You can see photos of both the handsome actors here and here via Wire Image, as well as these from the AP. Be sure to check out the film's official website where you can read more about the film, and see new photos of Jason in the movie.

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Jason Isaacs Cameo as Lucius Malfoy in "Half-Blood Prince"

Thu Sep 11 14:59:00 -0400 2008

<>Actor Jason Isaacs has given a new interview to MTV where he confirms he took part in a one day filming in his role as Lucius Malfoy for “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” Jason says that as his character is off in Azkaban prison during the course of the HBP book, he did not think he would be in movie six (“It absolutely killed me” he said). However, now he has confirmed that “I’m not [r...

Jason Isaacs Comments on Potter Seven, Due to Begin Filming "Brotherhood" Here in US

Tue Jul 15 15:14:00 -0400 2008

<>Actor Jason Isaacs recently attended the premiere of WALL-E in London, England, and gave a short new video interview, where he spoke about a few of his projects and the Harry Potter films. Confirming his will not be seen in “Half-Blood Prince,” he spoke again about his return in the role of Lucius Malfoy for the “Deathly Hallows” movies. He joked while he has not yet seen the scripts, if he is ...

Jason Isaacs Confirms Return as Lucius Malfoy for "Deathly Hallows"

Wed Jun 25 19:43:00 -0400 2008

<>Actor Jason Isaacs has given a new interview where he confirms again he will return as Death Eater Lucius Malfoy in the film version (s) of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Speaking to Coming Soon.com, Jason says while he is uncertain when he is to begin filming (he thinks February at this point), he is very much looking forward to returning to the part, and to working with actress Helen M...

Jason Isaacs Comments on His Hope to Return for "Deathly Hallows" Film

Thu Feb 14 01:42:00 -0500 2008

Actor Jason Isaacs has spoken once again of his hope to return as the character of Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” film. While there is no new information, this interview with Rotten Tomatoes does feature the actor discussing this subject and more in comments made at the BAFTA awards earlier in the week. Quotage:

<>“I hope I’m coming back for seven,” Isaacs ...

Jason Isaacs Hopes to be in "Deathly Hallows" Film

Tue Nov 06 17:20:00 -0500 2007

<>Actor Jason Isaacs is the subject of a new interview with Liverpool magazine and mentions his hope that he will return as Lucius Malfoy for the film version of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." In a series of question and answers Jason, who is currently filming " La Conjurade El Escorial" in Spain, notes he is in this new movie "with puffy velvet trousers, a director who doesn’t speak En...

"Here Comes Harry" in June Issue of Film Fantasy Magazine

Thu Jun 07 07:46:30 -0400 2007

<>The June 2007 issue of Film Fantasy Magazine contains a five page spread on upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film with interviews from the cast, a breakdown of the upcoming film as well as the Trio's thoughts on director David Yates and the tone of the new film. While some topics mentioned in the article have been published before, actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert G...

Jason Isaacs to Miss Premiere of "Order of the Phoenix?"

Fri May 25 08:40:40 -0400 2007

Actor Jason Isaacs is quoted in a new interview about the upcoming premiere for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Citing filming commitments to his new movie "Good" with Viggo Mortensen (Lord of the Rings) as well as to his television series "Brotherhood," the National Ledger article says the following:

<>"Jason Isaacs, known to "Harry Potter" fans as eeee-vil Lucius Malfoy, is not going ...

Unpretty in Pink Professor Umbridge

Sun Apr 08 20:12:25 -0400 2007

Newsweek magazine has a brief new interview online with actress Imelda Staunton on her role as Professor Umbridge in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Taking on the role of the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor in the fifth film, the acclaimed actress describes her thoughts and reactions to playing the nasty and pink-attired Professor.

<>"A year before Staunton got ...

Entertainment Weekly Feature on OotP: "Yates Likely to Return" for HBP

Fri Mar 30 07:00:50 -0400 2007

<>The new issue of Entertainment Weekly that TLC first told you would feature Harry Potter is now available containing those new photos as well as an article which is now online. In this feature, there are new quotes from several of the actors such as Dan Radcliffe on the book vs the movie (''This is one where the fans will be especially pleased,'' the actor says. ''It's chock-full of stuff.'') a...

Jason Isaacs Talks Lucius Malfoy Costume and More in New Video Interview

Mon Mar 26 09:58:40 -0400 2007

<>While in London recently for his play "The Dumb Waiter," actor Jason Isaacs was asked about his role as Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film. In a new (and very funny) short video interview Jason gives some tidbits about Lucius and his appearance in the upcoming movie, some possible scenes for the DVD, and to the great delight of this editor, answers a qu...

Jason Isaacs on Playing Lucius Malfoy: "Unalloyed Nazi Evil"

Wed Feb 14 16:40:20 -0500 2007

<>As we've told you previously, actor Jason Isaacs is currently appearing in a West End production of Harold Pinter's play "The Dumb Waiter." The London Theatre Guide has a new interview where Jason talks about this play, his past work in theatre, as well as about his role as Death Eater Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, which describes as portraying "unalloyed Nazi evil." Mr. Isaacs is qu...