Tim Roth was originally considered for the role of Snape, but ultimately turned it down, leading to Rickman being cast instead. Rickman's performance as Snape was exceptional, as he brought depth and complexity to the character that greatly impacted the series.

Who turned down the role of Severus Snape?

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.

Who else could have played Snape?

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.

What actors turned down Harry Potter roles?

Alan Rickman Behind the Scenes of Harry Potter

Who auditioned for Ron Weasley?

13. Thomas Brodie-Sangster — Ron Weasley. Thomas Brodie-Sangster revealed that he would have loved to play Ron Weasley on the big screen. Not only that, but he actually gave it a try and ended up losing the opportunity to Rupert Grint, the little redhead that is now very well-known to all of the fans of the saga.

Who else auditioned for Cedric Diggory?

Henry Cavill auditioned for the part of Cedric Diggory but lost out to Pattinson. Ironically, Cavill was also Stephenie Meyer's first choice for the role of Edward Cullen in Twilight, a role which also went to Pattinson.

Who was almost cast as 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 was originally cast as Snape?

Today I learned that Tim Roth was offered the role of Snape before Alan Rickman.

Was Alan Rickman ill during the filming of Harry Potter?

Rickman was first diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in 2005, shortly before production started on “Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. As the movie was filmed, he had his entire prostate removed but decided to stay on as Snape despite his battle. “Finally, yes to HP 5,” Rickman wrote in his journals.

Who else could play Hagrid?

4 Nick Frost As Rubeus Hagrid

Despite many believing that Hagrid was perfectly cast with Robbie Coltrane, Nick Frost has the potential to fully embody the half-giant's warm spirit.

Who was Snape's best friend?

Snape and Lily were best friends at Hogwarts, but they met before that. As shown in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, the two were originally neighbors, with Snape hailing from the wrong side of the tracks.

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 almost played Voldemort?

6 Rowan Atkinson Was Too Comedic To Play Voldemort

Bean. 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 auditioned to play Harry Potter?

Liam Aiken was a favorite for the role of 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?

Hatty Jones Was Almost Hermione

Photo: TriStar Pictures/Warner Bros. Hatty Jones starred in the 1998 film version of Madeline. She auditioned for the role of Hermione, and seemed a shoo-in for the role, but the part went to the unknown Emma Watson instead.

Who turned down the role of Dumbledore?

Sir Ian McKellen turned down the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films due to critical comments made by the previous actor, Richard Harris. McKellen refused the role out of respect for Harris, stating that he couldn't take over a part from an actor who didn't approve of him.

Who auditioned for Dumbledore?

Harris was not the producer's first choice, the studio initially approached Sean Connery and Patrick McGoohan for the role. Connery, who disliked the film's subject matter, turned down the role while McGoohan, who showed interest, stepped away due to his declining health.

Who was first choice for Snape?

Severus Snape's moral ambiguity is a crucial aspect of the Harry Potter franchise, and Alan Rickman's portrayal of the character became iconic. Tim Roth was originally considered for the role of Snape, but ultimately turned it down, leading to Rickman being cast instead.

Why wasn't Kate Winslet in Harry Potter?

Kate was offered the role of the founding member of Hogwarts School of Wizardry. But, her agent turned it down for her. Apparently, Kate didn't want to "follow suit with every other actor in Britain by being a part of Harry Potter."

Who auditioned for Lupin?

Actor David Thewlis was Prisoner of Azkaban director Alfonso Cuaron's first choice to play the role of Lupin. Thewlis had earlier auditioned for the role of Professor Quirrell in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone but lost out to Ian Hart, who in turn encouraged Thewlis to take the role of Lupin.

Why didn't Henry Cavill do Twilight?

Twilight author Stephanie Meyer originally wanted Henry Cavill to play Edward Cullen on the big screen. Most notable among Meyer's regrets was the fact that a pre-Man of Steel Cavill, her personal choice for the role of lead bloodsucker Edward Cullen, had become too old for the part.

Was Cedric Diggory a death eater?

The plot twist of Cedric Diggory becoming a member of the Death Eaters after his lost in the Triwizard Tournament was panned by the Wizarding World fans, who regarded it as an utterly absurd turn of events and even downright character assassination, not to say that Diggory has become a fan-loved character over the ...

Why was Cedric Diggory killed?

Voldemort ordered Pettigrew to "Kill the spare," and he used Voldemort's own wand to kill Cedric with the Killing Curse. Although dead, Cedric still had a role to play in the night's events.