Bill Nighy to Play Rufus Scrimgeour
The only problem is that we don't know in which role.
"I don't think I'm allowed to say it but I'm going to be in the next Harry Potter film," Nighy says. "I won't say which character, but he's a goodie. I just got the gig."
It seems the actor most likely will be playing the character of Rufus Scrimgeour, though nothing is confirmed.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 was released November 19th, 2010 and stars Bill Nighy, Emma Watson, Richard Griffiths, Harry Melling, Daniel Radcliffe, Julie Walters, Bonnie Wright, Rupert Grint. The film is directed by David Yates.
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Brainiac
oh and random thought, but anyone agree they should have started making each book into two movies at Goblet instead of now. i mean from number 4 on there was so much material in each book that i think it would have made sense.
3 years agoby @thebdFlag
Brainiac
he is one of my favorite actors, so this is sweet. but yeah Scrimgeour did seem to have a bigger part in number 6 then 7, so they must be taking some artist license with these or something. either way whenever i read any scene with Scrimgeour in it, i pictue Nighy so that is cool.
3 years agoby @thebdFlag
-comrade-
I haven't read it in years, but I guarantee you there are people with the book fresher in their minds that could tell you. There's that scene where Harry and Hermione get captured, but the death eaters don't know it's him...
3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
ZanyZap
Off topic, but mentioned earlier:
Where do you think they'll split the films? Like Sly said, the book wasn't written to be chopped in half.
Where's Solomon when you need him?
3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
Vamp
That's true, too... We'll just have to wait and see, I guess.
3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
-comrade-
Although, Grindelwald was very young in those flashbacks...
3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
-comrade-
I concur with Duke.
Oh sh*t... I don't know why but I kept thinking they were talking about 6...lol.
In that case, Vamp's got it I think.
3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
Vamp
I put my money on him playing Grindelwald in flashbacks. Scrimgeour was a big part of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," too, so why would they disclude him from it, and THEN introduce him for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2?"
3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
Raoul Duke
There are a few climaxes midway through the story that would make a good splitting point. They're just going to have to beef them up a bit.
3 years agoby @raoulduke33Flag
slysnide
I still don't get how they're gonna successfully split the 7th book into 2 movies. I mean it ain't like the Matrix 2&3 which was written to accomodate a pseudo ending halfway through, as was "Dead Man's Chest" (2006) & "At World's End" (2007). The book was written as a completed piece, and of the 3 previous films (Half-Blood/Phoenix/Goblet), this had the most data that could be cut out w/out ruining the story, seeing as a large chunk of it is just pointless exploring through the woods.
3 years agoby @slysnideFlag
-comrade-
OMG, what if they replaced Ralph Fiennes!!! That would be the t*ts...I'm sick of Voldemort acting and moving like a coked-out drag queen chomo.
3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
-comrade-
That's cool. Wig, or will he grow out his hair?
3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
ZanyZap
If so, this is a perfect choice. Bill Nighy's a great actor.
3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
LEO: Lord Epsilon Omega
O.o I did not see this coming. This guys such a great actor... can't wait to hear who he's playing!
3 years agoby @epsalonFlag
kingbrady
Loved how this guy played Davey jones in Pirates of the Caribbean, definitely can play an evil character was Victor in Underworld but he should do well with this
3 years agoby @kingbradyFlag
Mutant
This is going to be a long film
3 years agoby @zenderFlag
Raoul Duke
This has been speculated over for a few years now. Hes the obvious choice and would be amazing in the part. Aberforth has already been cast, so my moneys on Scrimgeour.
3 years agoby @raoulduke33Flag
Shelley
Never read the books so I am not familiar with the character, but he will do well, he does in each part he chooses.
3 years agoby @shelleyFlag
deeman138
He will be awosome in the part. Love his acting.
3 years agoby @deeman138Flag
HAPPYJACK
Good choice for Scrimgeour. Could be Aberforth though.
3 years agoby @happyjackFlag