Top 10 Harry Potter Actors Who Were Perfectly Cast from the Book
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Date: 2024-02-22
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alking7655
David Thewlis as Remus. Perfect casting, and performance. As well as Julie Walters as Molly. The magical mother I bet many of us would love to have.
That said, so many of the actors fit the characters they played.
My personal favourites though are Jason Issacs as Lucius. A man devoted to his craft, who always knows how to play a baddie well, and John Cleese as Nearly Headless Nick.
Sure, John is a small part across the films (basically the first two that are less dark and more family orientated) but, like most things he does, he leaves an impression.
Of those mentioned, my favourite is Robbie as Hagrid.
I haven't watched the films since his passing. Makes the final scene of Philosopher bittersweet and final scene of Chamber feel like accepting a last goodbye.
There's no Hogwarts without you Hagrid. - Harry
Indeed not. If Hogwarts is home, Hagrid is the warmth that keeps it cosy and inviting. The friend you lean on for tea, rock cakes (even if inedible) and 'certain info' that he will admit he 'shouldn't have said that. '
As Robbie said at the 20th anniversary reunion, My children's generation will show them to their children. I'll not be here sadly, but Hagrid will.
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David Thewlis as Remus. Perfect casting, and performance. As well as Julie Walters as Molly. The magical mother I bet many of us would love to have.
That said, so many of the actors fit the characters they played.
My personal favourites though are Jason Issacs as Lucius. A man devoted to his craft, who always knows how to play a baddie well, and John Cleese as Nearly Headless Nick.
Sure, John is a small part across the films (basically the first two that are less dark and more family orientated) but, like most things he does, he leaves an impression.
Of those mentioned, my favourite is Robbie as Hagrid.
I haven't watched the films since his passing. Makes the final scene of Philosopher bittersweet and final scene of Chamber feel like accepting a last goodbye.
There's no Hogwarts without you Hagrid. - Harry
Indeed not. If Hogwarts is home, Hagrid is the warmth that keeps it cosy and inviting. The friend you lean on for tea, rock cakes (even if inedible) and 'certain info' that he will admit he 'shouldn't have said that. '
As Robbie said at the 20th anniversary reunion, My children's generation will show them to their children. I'll not be here sadly, but Hagrid will.
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autumbreeze1129
Regarding Luna Lovegood. the Thestrals don't make a lot of sense when you stop to think about them.
If you can only see them if you've witnessed death. barely a human aliven shouldn’t be unable to see them.
We all witness death in some form or another be it insects, spiders or small animals like mice and rats, the majority of humanity will witness death in person extremely early on in life.
The fact the only characters for a long time in the books who can see the Thestrals are Harry and Luna doesn’t add up once you actually think from a realistic view.
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Regarding Luna Lovegood. the Thestrals don't make a lot of sense when you stop to think about them.
If you can only see them if you've witnessed death. barely a human aliven shouldn’t be unable to see them.
We all witness death in some form or another be it insects, spiders or small animals like mice and rats, the majority of humanity will witness death in person extremely early on in life.
The fact the only characters for a long time in the books who can see the Thestrals are Harry and Luna doesn’t add up once you actually think from a realistic view.
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lmaustin08
I am currently rereading all the books and I 100% disagree with Alan Rickman's performance as Snape. Book Snape is so much worse than movie Snape. In the book he is way more vindictive and vile to Harry and his friends. Movie Snape was amazing but Rickman made him seem at least a little redeemable and somewhat good. But book Snape is an absolute monster who only changed because of his obsession with lily was stronger than his faith to voldy. There was no good in book Snape he only helped Harry because he had too.
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I am currently rereading all the books and I 100% disagree with Alan Rickman's performance as Snape. Book Snape is so much worse than movie Snape. In the book he is way more vindictive and vile to Harry and his friends. Movie Snape was amazing but Rickman made him seem at least a little redeemable and somewhat good. But book Snape is an absolute monster who only changed because of his obsession with lily was stronger than his faith to voldy. There was no good in book Snape he only helped Harry because he had too.
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msmojo
Most of the actors in these movies were perfect for their roles in my opinion but I know that my top favorites are Evanna Lynch as Luna, Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix, Maggie Smith as McGonagall, Alan Rickman as Snape, Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid, the Phelps twins’ as Fred and George and Imelda Staunton as Umbridge (I honestly feel a little bad saying that, Christian Coulson as Tom Riddle and Richard Harris as Dumbledore.
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Most of the actors in these movies were perfect for their roles in my opinion but I know that my top favorites are Evanna Lynch as Luna, Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix, Maggie Smith as McGonagall, Alan Rickman as Snape, Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid, the Phelps twins’ as Fred and George and Imelda Staunton as Umbridge (I honestly feel a little bad saying that, Christian Coulson as Tom Riddle and Richard Harris as Dumbledore.
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RiverRat_15
Everyone in Harry Potter was casted perfectly. Brendan Gleeson as Mad Eye Moody should have been an honorable mention. He played the complex role of having to be two characters at once. The Polyjuice Potion scene terrifying! And the entire Golden Trio was excellent as well. Sure, Emma Watson didn't have the buck teeth (though they tried, but I can't envision anyone but her playing Hermione Granger.
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Everyone in Harry Potter was casted perfectly. Brendan Gleeson as Mad Eye Moody should have been an honorable mention. He played the complex role of having to be two characters at once. The Polyjuice Potion scene terrifying! And the entire Golden Trio was excellent as well. Sure, Emma Watson didn't have the buck teeth (though they tried, but I can't envision anyone but her playing Hermione Granger.
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rafaelmatos5851
Alan Rickman's performance as Snape was PERFECTLY PERFECT! The slow speech, the perfectly timed pauses, the gestures, the looks. It is almost as if the character was crafted especially for him. It doesn't matter if the next actor to portrait Snape is good enough. no one will ever play the greyest character in the Harry Potter universe as Alan did.
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Alan Rickman's performance as Snape was PERFECTLY PERFECT! The slow speech, the perfectly timed pauses, the gestures, the looks. It is almost as if the character was crafted especially for him. It doesn't matter if the next actor to portrait Snape is good enough. no one will ever play the greyest character in the Harry Potter universe as Alan did.
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olenaolena9073
Umm no. As much as I respect Helena, Alan and Ralph, they don’t match the book description, neither by physical appearance nor by performance. Their movie characters were completely different from the original ones.
To me, Maggie and Evanna are the best match, 100% what you can imagine while reading.
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Umm no. As much as I respect Helena, Alan and Ralph, they don’t match the book description, neither by physical appearance nor by performance. Their movie characters were completely different from the original ones.
To me, Maggie and Evanna are the best match, 100% what you can imagine while reading.
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lillykennedy2135
The second I saw Imelda Staunton wasn’t number 1, I knew it would be Alan Rickman. Also, sad that Daniel Radcliffe was number 10 but then again, he’s practically the most underrated character in the series. I only know one person whose favorite Harry Potter character is Harry Potter.
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The second I saw Imelda Staunton wasn’t number 1, I knew it would be Alan Rickman. Also, sad that Daniel Radcliffe was number 10 but then again, he’s practically the most underrated character in the series. I only know one person whose favorite Harry Potter character is Harry Potter.
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ricks4050
Honestly they were all brilliantly cast, except the second Dumbledore (the first actor was better, unfortunately he died. I hope if this ever gets rebooted, they follow the books more closely, like, to the letter. I’d rather have a good super long movie than a crappy short one
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Honestly they were all brilliantly cast, except the second Dumbledore (the first actor was better, unfortunately he died. I hope if this ever gets rebooted, they follow the books more closely, like, to the letter. I’d rather have a good super long movie than a crappy short one
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msmojo
Hard list as everyone in Harry Potter is pretty well cast. Personally I prefer book luna. I think the actress does a good job but it's not exactly how I envisioned her.
Shout out to Lucius, sprout, flitwick(1 and 2)
And dishonourable mention. David Tennant as Barty Crouch Jr.
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Hard list as everyone in Harry Potter is pretty well cast. Personally I prefer book luna. I think the actress does a good job but it's not exactly how I envisioned her.
Shout out to Lucius, sprout, flitwick(1 and 2)
And dishonourable mention. David Tennant as Barty Crouch Jr.
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5thinkling
I would place Julie Walters as Molly Weasley in the official place on the list and the twins as the honorable mention. Mrs. Weasley had so much more depth of character throughout the series, and Julie Walters played the part superbly in every significant moment.
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I would place Julie Walters as Molly Weasley in the official place on the list and the twins as the honorable mention. Mrs. Weasley had so much more depth of character throughout the series, and Julie Walters played the part superbly in every significant moment.
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kalegolas
Well, some details is wrong with some of them, and some of it had been easly fixed with makeup or hairvax. But they are al excellent in their roles anyway: ) I do ignore Daniels eyecolor and Emmas teethsize tho. I know they tried but it didnt work
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Well, some details is wrong with some of them, and some of it had been easly fixed with makeup or hairvax. But they are al excellent in their roles anyway: ) I do ignore Daniels eyecolor and Emmas teethsize tho. I know they tried but it didnt work
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tribalbreeze
I don’t know about Gary Oldman as Sirius. The film script changed some stuff about his character - he never says Well done James, and confuses Harry for James in the book. I thought he’s a great actor but I pictured Sirius differently.
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I don’t know about Gary Oldman as Sirius. The film script changed some stuff about his character - he never says Well done James, and confuses Harry for James in the book. I thought he’s a great actor but I pictured Sirius differently.
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cheyennebrennan966
I love how, nearly always, it's Ms Eloise Midgen herself narrating the Potter videos!
I would also add Miranda Richardson as Rita Skeeter - her role wasn't very big, but it was absolutely PERFECT.
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I love how, nearly always, it's Ms Eloise Midgen herself narrating the Potter videos!
I would also add Miranda Richardson as Rita Skeeter - her role wasn't very big, but it was absolutely PERFECT.
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msmojo
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Harry- Really
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Hermione- Hey! She's only interested in you because she thinks you're the chosen one.
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Harry- But I am the chosen one.
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Harry- Okay, sorry. Um, kidding
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Harry- Really
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Hermione- Hey! She's only interested in you because she thinks you're the chosen one.
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Harry- But I am the chosen one.
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Harry- Okay, sorry. Um, kidding
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graceharrison1991
Might not be able to watch Robbie Coltrane because of the very sad death, no one could play Hagrid as well as him. A kind caring person. I’ve only I could change back the time and save his life
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Might not be able to watch Robbie Coltrane because of the very sad death, no one could play Hagrid as well as him. A kind caring person. I’ve only I could change back the time and save his life
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mrsentimental1995
I know they cut out a lot of his appearances in some of the films but the late Richard Griffiths also deserved praise for his portrayal of Harry's cruel and hateful muggle uncle Vernon Dursley.
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I know they cut out a lot of his appearances in some of the films but the late Richard Griffiths also deserved praise for his portrayal of Harry's cruel and hateful muggle uncle Vernon Dursley.
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jasonmetcalfe4695
The only one that irks me of the entire cast is Jim Broadbent, - He is not who I picture or hear as Slughorn in my head as I read the books - to me it should have been David Haig
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The only one that irks me of the entire cast is Jim Broadbent, - He is not who I picture or hear as Slughorn in my head as I read the books - to me it should have been David Haig
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r0sebud91
I love that Jason Issac originally wanted Lockhart and if you watch some of the behind the scenes stuff you can see how sweet he is with the children ie Radcliffe and Felton
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I love that Jason Issac originally wanted Lockhart and if you watch some of the behind the scenes stuff you can see how sweet he is with the children ie Radcliffe and Felton
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