Rowling replied, "I told Alan what lies behind the word 'always'." In Return to Hogwarts, Daniel Radcliffe confirmed Rickman knew more Harry Potter spoilers than anyone else, and he kept them a secret till the very end of the saga.
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.
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.
Alan Rickman's performance as Hans Gruber in Die Hard is considered one of his quintessential roles and helped launch his career. Rickman initially turned down the role, as he didn't want to do an action movie, but eventually accepted after persuasion.
I was terrified by him and was like, 'This guy hates me'.” The British actor made the comments after he was played a 2016 interview with Rickman in which he sang Radcliffe's praises and said he felt “huge pride” over his role in Broadway musical, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Bruce Willis was one of Alan Rickman's most vocal supporters in the 1980s, calling his Die Hard character the greatest villain he's ever shared the screen with.
Initially, the plan was for Tim Roth to film both movies at the same time ― both productions agreed to allow for the other. But it turned out to be way too much for the actor (which, to be fair, I understand). So, one movie had to go; Tim chose to ditch Harry Potter, so the role went to Alan Rickman.
In August 2015, Rickman had a minor stroke, which led to the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. He revealed that he had terminal cancer to only his closest confidants. On 14 January 2016, he died in London at the age of 69. His remains were cremated on 3 February 2016 in the West London Crematorium in Kensal Green.
As of 2021, Felton has been in a relationship with South African jewelry designer, Roxanne Danya Plit, whom he met while filming Origin in 2018. He was first publicly seen with Plit in October 2021.
Alan Rickman did not have any children. He was married to his longtime partner Rima Horton, a Labour Party councilor, in a private ceremony in 2012, after being in a relationship with her for over 50 years. The couple did not have any children during their relationship.
How old was Alan Rickman in the last Harry Potter?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2: Filming took place from February 19 2009 to June 12 2010. So Alan Rickman was 54 years old when his journey as Severus Snape began, and 64 when it ended.
Alan Rickman did not count himself among the legions of "Potterheads," according to his recently revealed diary entries. Rickman, who portrayed the cold and mysterious Severus Snape in all eight of the "Harry Potter" movies, has never been afraid to criticize films in the past.
Snape having the same Patronus, the doe, as Lily symbolized his everlasting love and unwavering devotion towards her. He hadn't stopped loving her after their last altercation, marriage to James Potter, or death. She was his "always," his guiding light, and he protected Harry for her.
' To Empire magazine, Rickman had revealed that he did not want to return to play the character as he felt that it was 'nothing more than an unchanging costume'. However, author JK Rowling had told him the secret about his character, as well as the story behind the word 'always'.
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.
Daniel Radcliffe earned $1 million for his role in the first Harry Potter film, with his pay increasing substantially with each sequel to a whopping $50 million for the last two movies.
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.
Alan Rickman said the older "Harry Potter" cast was used like extras. The star's diary reveals what he thought of working in the Wizarding World franchise. He made the comment when working on "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
Her total estimated earnings for the franchise are $62 million, with $30 million of that being from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Of the remaining $32 million, she reportedly made $4 million for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Rickman's exquisite voice, dramatic command, and languid, cool presence made him a national treasure in his homeland, as well as an honored guest on American screens. Alan Rickman died of cancer in London on January 14, 2016. He was 69.
