The New Dumbledore is…
The New Dumbledore is…
Forget it. I’ve already stopped caring.
First it was supposed to be Christopher Lee, then it was supposed to be Richard Harris’ stunt double from the films, then they decided to make Dumbledore a cgi-recreation using unused footage from the recent two “Potter” films. THEN it was supposed to be Ian McKellen. I’m still waiting for the announcement that’s he’ll be played by Abe Vigoda. Can we move on please?
UPDATE: According to Sci Fi Wire, this is just another internet rumor. No one has been cast for this part.
Source: Sci Fi Wire
Is Gambon Dumbledore?
E! Online reported that veteran British actor Michael Gambon is in line to play Professor Dumbledore in the upcoming third Harry Potter movie, taking on the role originated by the late Richard Harris, who died in October. The site also disputed recent rumors that Lord of the Rings star Ian McKellen would put on a different set of wizard’s robes for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Gambon received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his performance as Lyndon Johnson in HBO’s Path to War. The classically trained actor studied with Laurence Olivier and was featured in Gosford Park, The Insider and the British miniseries The Singing Detective.
Alfonso Cuarón will direct Azkaban, with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint set to reprise their roles as Harry, Hermione and Ron, the site reported.
