The Leaky Cauldron - Rickman Interviews

Alan Rickman to Film Deathly Hallows Scenes in Late 2009

Fri Dec 05 08:02:00 -0500 2008

Actor Alan Rickman has given a new interview to SCI-FI Wire where he discusses his filming schedule in his role as Severus Snape for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In the interview he says he will be filming late in 2009, mentioning working with Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) for those pivotal and dramatic scenes at the end of Deathly Hallows. Mr. Rickman said: "Well, because they have t...

Alan Rickman Attends "Bottle Shock" Premiere in New York

Wed Aug 06 18:11:00 -0400 2008

<>Actor Alan Rickman, who portrays the character of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films, recently attended the New York City premiere of his new film “Bottle Shock.” In this new film, Mr. Rickman shares the screen with such actors as Bill Pullman, Freddy Rodríguez, and Bradley Whitford. A number of photos featuring Mr. Rickman and his costars from the red carpet premiere are now online. Yo...

New Photos, Interview with Alan Rickman at Sundance Film Festival

Fri Jan 25 12:21:00 -0500 2008

<>Actor Alan Rickman recently attended the Sundance Film Festival to promote his new film “Bottle Shock,” and we have new photos of the actor here in our galleries. As we reported last November, Alan Rickman was set to begin filming on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince next month, and in very brief interview with Entertainment Weekly, Mr. Rickman again confirms this. He also mentions why he...

"Half-Blood Prince" Filming Updates with Emma Watson, Alan Rickman News

Wed Nov 28 14:16:00 -0500 2007

<>Two pieces of news relating to filming for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Emma Watson’s official website has been updated to state the actress will begin filming her role as Hermione Granger on December 18. Also, the BBC has posted a new feature about “Ballet Shoes,” the new television film starring Emma Watson and Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon) that will air in the UK during the Ch...

Rickman, Bonham Carter Talk "Harry Potter" and "Sweeney Todd"

Tue Nov 27 15:17:00 -0500 2007

<>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 disc...

Radcliffe, Rickman and Isaacs Support New Film Club in UK

Thu Mar 08 14:52:48 -0500 2007

<>Several actors from the Harry Potter films are to be part of an effort in the UK to introduce students to a wider spectrum and knowledge about films. A new initiative has now been launched in the UK called "Film Club" and actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Alan Rickman (Severus Snape), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy,) and John Hurt (Mr. Ollivander) are all lending their support to this endeavor ...

Rickman BBC Interview Available for Online Listening

Fri Sep 01 13:08:17 -0400 2006

<>We told you that actor Alan Rickman was due to be interviewed today on the BBC 4 radio show "The Film Programme." You can now listen to that interview online, here (click on the "Listen Again" link on the right-hand side of the page). The interview with Mr. Rickman begins at 19:57 into the program, and covers many of his film roles, especially that of Alex in his new film, "Snow Cake." There IS...

Alan Rickman Interview Due on BBC Radio

Tue Aug 22 08:48:03 -0400 2006

Actor Alan Rickman will be a guest on the BBC Radio 4 show "The Film Programme" Friday, Sept 1. According to the Radio Times website, "Chris Tookey talks to Alan Rickman about his role in Snow Cake, a powerful drama in which he plays a road accident survivor who befriends an autistic woman." This new interview with Alan Rickman (Professor Snape) will air 4:30 -5:00pm. Thanks Misha!

New Rickman Interview and "Snowcake" Review Posted Online

Fri May 12 17:52:57 -0400 2006

CBS News has posted a review of Alan Rickman's new film "Snowcake," as well as a clip of an interview with Mr. Rickman and director Marc Evans (yes, really!) from the TriBeCa Film Festival. There is no mention of the Potter films, but Mr. Rickman does discuss acting, autism and "Snowcake." Enjoy!

Silencio! Alan Rickman Refuses to Talk Snape

Thu Apr 27 11:37:51 -0400 2006

UK newspaper The Express has a new quote today from actor Alan Rickman regarding his role as the nefarious Potionsmaster Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films. When asked if he thought that his character "will turn out ultimately to be a good or bad guy," Mr. Rickman responded:

<>"I never talk about Severus or Harry Potter, " says Rickman, "but I will only say the filming is going very well inde...

Many More GoF Cast Interviews

Wed Nov 16 19:37:07 -0500 2005

<>Here are many new interviews with Goblet of Fire cast members for you to enjoy tonight. First up: CBBC Newsround has video interviews up with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. To see the video, click here, then on Wednesday, November 15th. There are also transcripts up for the interviews with Daniel, Emma, and Rupert.
Reader Kim let us know that VH1 interviewed actor Daniel Radcli...

New Alan Rickman Interview

Wed Apr 27 15:59:13 -0400 2005

Actor Alan Rickman (Professor Snape) has given a new interview to a local paper while up in Canada filming his new movie "Snow Cake". While he does not talk about the upcoming Goblet of Fire film, Mr. Rickman does speaks briefly about the popularity of the Potter films, and his role as the Hogwarts Potions Master.

<>Rickman says he is not surprised at the success of the Harry Potter movies, in whi...