Who turned down Severus Snape?
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- December 1, 2024
Why was Snape rejected?
In chapter 2 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince "Spinner's End," Snape reveals that Dumbledore denied him the Defense Against the Dark Arts job because he seemed to think the position would bring about a relapse and tempt him into his old ways.Who almost played Snape?
But I only recently realised that Alan Rickman, the iconic actor behind the character of Snape, almost didn't get the part ― the role nearly went to MCU star Tim Roth.Who else could have played Snape?
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- 3 Matt Smith.
- 4 Johnathan Bailey.
- 5 Josh O' Connor.
- 6 Hugh Laurie.
- 7 Max Irons.
- 8 Theo James.
- 9 Jamie Bell.
- 10 Kit Harrington.
Who was offered the role of Snape first?
Before Alan Rickman was offered the role of Severus Snape, the role was originally offered to Tim Roth, who turned the role down in favour of portraying General Thade in Planet of the Apes.Alan Rickman Behind the Scenes of Harry Potter
Who else auditioned to play Harry Potter?
In a 2016 HuffPost interview, casting director Janet Hirshensom said that an American actor was tested for the role of Harry Potter, but only one. That was Liam Aiken, who had worked with "Sorcerer's Stone" director Christopher Columbus in 1998's "Stepmom."Who else auditioned for Hermione Granger?
As for the role of Hermione Granger, producers had a hard time deciding between 2 young actresses that were equally fit to play the smarter sorceress of Hogwarts: Hatty Jones, star of the feature film Madeline, and Emma Watson, who until then was an unknown actress.Was Alan Rickman the first choice for Snape?
Despite being author J.K. Rowling's first choice to play Snape in the Harry Potter films (she actually envisioned him when writing the character), he was only given the role in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) after Tim Roth (the studio's preferred choice) backed out to star in.Who else could play Hagrid?
4 Nick Frost As Rubeus HagridDespite many believing that Hagrid was perfectly cast with Robbie Coltrane, Nick Frost has the potential to fully embody the half-giant's warm spirit.
Did Alan Rickman like playing Snape?
Unfortunately, according to the now-public diary from the actor himself, Rickman was definitely not happy during his time filming "Harry Potter." This was largely in part due to his struggle with prostate cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2005.Who auditioned for Ron Weasley?
Thomas Brodie-SangsterIn an interview, he opened up about how hard it was to face the rejection and how not getting the part brought him feelings of anger and disappointment. Even though playing Ron Weasley would have been a great move in his career, it's difficult to imagine anyone but Rupert Grint as Ron.
Who almost played Voldemort?
6 Rowan Atkinson Was Too Comedic To Play VoldemortBean. He also provided the voice for Zazu in Disney's The Lion King and played the titular role in the spy-comedy Johnny English film series, which was a parody of James Bond. Surprisingly, the comedic actor was among the front-runners for the role of Voldemort.
Who was the kid who was almost Harry Potter?
Maddog Runner Liam Aiken almost got—was apparently offered—the role, but Rowling insisting on a British actor. Based on filmography, he seems to be doing pretty well for himself though, and I couldn't find a memoir from him.Why didn't Snape teach Dada?
Severus Snape wanted to teach D.A.D.A. for years, but Albus Dumbledore denied him the job repeatedly, partly for fear of Snape straying back towards the darkness, and partly to keep him around for longer, given the curse on the position. Snape finally got his wish in Harry's sixth year, taking over D.A.D.A.Why is Dada cursed?
This jinx (incantation unknown) was cast by Tom Marvolo Riddle, who was by the time known exclusively as Lord Voldemort, to curse the Hogwarts school's Defence Against the Dark Arts class to ensure that none of its applicants could hold their post for more than one year.Why did Snape hate Gryffindor?
He simply didn't value the Gryffindor traits as much as he valued others. We really don't see much of an average day's activity at Hogwarts, so it is hard to say. Maybe Snape gets on just fine with quiet Gryffindors. We would need to see how Snape interacts with Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs as well for comparison.Who could play Draco Malfoy?
Malfoy in the Harry Potter universe was originally played by Tom Felton, who brought not only his acting but also charisma to the role. As such, to potray Malfoy's complex character, Timothée Chalamet is an ideal choice.Who did Robin Williams almost play in Harry Potter?
As reported by our friends at LADbible, Robin Williams was almost cast as beloved keeper of the keys Rubeus Hagrid. Best known for appearances in Aladdin, Jumanji, Hook, and Mrs. Doubtfire, Williams was a major household name but lost out on the role to actor Robbie Coltrane due to a rule set by author JK Rowling.Who could play Bellatrix Lestrange?
Katie McGrath and Cate Blanchette are the obvious picks. Both have played Bellatrix-esque characters already, and crushed it.Who was head of Slytherin house before Snape?
History of SlytherinThe Head of Slytherin is Horace Slughorn (who left the role to Severus Snape for fifteen years before taking it up again in 1996) and the House's patron ghost is the Bloody Baron.