9 Actors Who Nearly Played Key Characters In Harry Potter
Many variables must be considered when recruiting performers for a blockbuster film like Harry Potter. These decisions are often so well-executed that the audience develops deep feelings for the key characters in Harry Potter. Since the actor is so closely associated with their on-screen persona, it is difficult to separate the two. Can you picture Harry Potter or Hermione being portrayed by anyone other than Daniel Radcliffe or Emma Watson, respectively? Many of us may feel that these performers were "born" to portray these roles, but it's possible that the producers weren't always on board. This is unbelievable, yet it's the truth.
As a group, we may safely be described as Potter fans. To that end, we've compiled a list of some of the most interesting information we gleaned about the "wizarding world" and would want to share it with you. In addition, we'd like to extend an invitation to an alternate timeline in which other performers were cast as some of history's most renowned sorcerers. Check out the bonus content at the bottom of the page!
She prevailed in having an entirely British ensemble, which did lend a unique flavor to the films. Therefore, not only was Liam Aiken cut from the series but Robin Williams, who was supposed to play the legendary Rubeus Hagrid. Robbie Coltrane ultimately delivered a superb performance as this adored character. In the same vein as Coltrane, we do not doubt that Williams would have excelled in this role.
Helena Bonham Carter succeeded McCrory in the role; hers is widely considered the best performance in the series. McCrory had not yet concluded her remarks on the subject. Thankfully, she reprised her role as Narcissa Malfoy in the final three films.
As a group, we may safely be described as Potter fans. To that end, we've compiled a list of some of the most interesting information we gleaned about the "wizarding world" and would want to share it with you. In addition, we'd like to extend an invitation to an alternate timeline in which other performers were cast as some of history's most renowned sorcerers. Check out the bonus content at the bottom of the page!
1. Ian McKellen As Albus Dumbledore
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2. Liam Aiken As Harry Potter
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3. Robin Williams As Rubeus Hagrid
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She prevailed in having an entirely British ensemble, which did lend a unique flavor to the films. Therefore, not only was Liam Aiken cut from the series but Robin Williams, who was supposed to play the legendary Rubeus Hagrid. Robbie Coltrane ultimately delivered a superb performance as this adored character. In the same vein as Coltrane, we do not doubt that Williams would have excelled in this role.
4. Helen McCrory As Bellatrix Lestrange
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Helena Bonham Carter succeeded McCrory in the role; hers is widely considered the best performance in the series. McCrory had not yet concluded her remarks on the subject. Thankfully, she reprised her role as Narcissa Malfoy in the final three films.
5. Henry Cavill As Cedric Diggory
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6. Hatty Jones As Hermione Granger
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7. Eddie Redmayne As Another version of Tom Riddle
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8. Tilda Swinton As Sybill Trelawney
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9. Thomas Brodie-Sangster As Ron Weasley
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