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 was the original 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 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 should be cast as Snape?

Who else could have played Snape?

All Of The Harry Potter Professor's Bloopers

Who almost got roles in Harry Potter?

Eddie Redmayne almost had an earlier role in the Harry Potter franchise, before his lead role as Newt Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts film series. The future Les Misérables star auditioned for the role of Tom Riddle, but it apparently went horribly.

Would Adam Driver make a good Snape?

If anybody were to give life to an incredibly complex character as Snape, then I would choose Adam Driver. He's not only a fantastic actor, he also looks the part too. He can play dark, brooding, and is imposing enough to take command of a room.

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 could play Bellatrix Lestrange?

Katie McGrath and Cate Blanchette are the obvious picks. Both have played Bellatrix-esque characters already, and crushed it.

Did Snape cast Lily's Patronus?

Although Lily and Snape's doe Patronuses matched, Severus's love was devastatingly unrequited.

Who almost played Voldemort?

Rowan Atkinson As Voldemort (Seriously)

Fiennes brought the same haunting humanity to Voldemort that he'd previously brought to Amon Göth in Schindler's List. However, he wasn't the producers' first choice for the role. They also looked at John Malkovich and even Mr. Bean star Rowan Atkinson before casting Fiennes.

Who was almost cast as Hermione?

Hatty Jones — 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.

Who auditioned for Ron Weasley?

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

In 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.

Is Draco Malfoy evil?

By Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, it's a stretch to call Draco a villain anymore. We just watched — or read — him struggle to reconcile his choices and morals in The Half-Blood Prince. He can no longer justify his actions, and is far more aware of the evil he was born and raised into.

Was Severus good or bad?

Since the first Harry Potter movie, Severus Snape was presented as a villainous figure, but once the final installment was released, viewers learned his intentions were never evil — leading to the endless debate over was Snape good or bad.

Who was head of Slytherin when Snape was headmaster?

History of Slytherin

The 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.

Who got Bellatrix pregnant?

In the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," which has become part of "Harry Potter" canon, it was revealed that Bellatrix conceived a child with none other than Lord Voldemort.

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.

Was Bellatrix Voldemort's girlfriend?

He felt nothing for his family, and only wanted his friends in school to rally around him because he wanted to hold power over them. Bellatrix Lestrange was obviously in love with him and worshiped him, but he only cared for her servitude, not her. We know that he did not date anyone, even when at Hogwarts.

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.

Did Voldemort Recognise Hagrid?

He did remember him. Voldemort calls Hagrid on his name in the forest. Tom has not forgotten the person he has gotten expelled in his school years.

Who should play Hermione Granger?

1) Mckenna Grace

The teen is famous for many iconic movies and TV shows such as The Bad Seed, Ghostbusters, Young Sheldon, Annabelle I, and Tonya, to name a few. She has been in the acting industry since she was four years old and is one of the most seasoned actors at just 16 years of age.

Could Snape beat Sirius?

Snape, easily. Back when they were students, they may may have been more or less equal as duelists, with Snape perhaps being the better one by sheer virtue of having to deal with 4 on 1 odds against the Marauders.

Did Snape know Sirius was good?

No, he didn't know. That's why Rowling specified that in Vold War One the Death Eaters were organised into cells, with each only knowing the identity of a few of the others. So Snape didn't know Pettigrew was a Death Eater, and he didn't know that Sirius wasn't one.

Why does Sirius hate Snape so much?

Snape hates Sirius for his participation in James's actions, but recognizes that Sirius is more acting on James' behalf than anything else. In other words, James and Snape hate each other because of what the other represents. Sirius hates Snape because James hates Snape and that's what friends do.