CastWatch: Potter Actors in Films

Since principal filming for Goblet of Fire has finished, many of the actors from the Potter films are busy with other projects. Here is a roundup of some of the things they are involved with.

Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort in Goblet): The acclaimed actor returns to the theatre in England, starring in the production of Julius Caesar in the role of Marc Antony. Joining Ralph Fiennes onstage will be fellow Potter actress Fiona Shaw (Aunt Petunia) who will potray Portia. There are several newspaper articles about this play, including this play diary written by Fiona Shaw. The Guardian has this piece about Shakespeare that has some new photos of the actors in rehearsal for the play. Julius Caesar runs through May 14th at the Barbican Theatre in London, England.

Also, Mr. Fiennes is reportedly set to return Broadway here in the US in a performance of Faith Healer set to open in April, 2006.


Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore): Sir Michael Gambon will also be seen on the British stage as he is starring in a new production of Shakespeare's Henry IV, playing the role of Falstaff. He will be joined on stage by fellow Potter actor David Bradley (Argus Filch). This play officially opens May 4th at the National Theatre in London, England.

Alan Rickman (Professor Snape): Alan Rickman is currently directing a play called My Name is Rachel Corrie, which is being staged at the Royal Court Theatre in London. The play runs through April 30th. He is also filming a new motion picture called "Snowcake" in Canada. MuggleNet recently posted some pictures of a fan encounter at the filming of this movie. Mr. Rickman will also be the voice of Marvin the Paranoid Android in the Hitchhiker movie which opens April 29th.

David Thewlis (Professor Lupin): David will be appearing in Ridley Scott's highly anticipated film "Kingdom of Heaven" which opens May 6th. The official site for the film, which stars Orlando Bloom, has been updated including a new bio of David Thewlis. There are also clips of David speaking about this new movie. Be sure to check out the special extended trailer(spoilers!) for the movie as well, where you can see David performing in several scenes. Brendan Gleeson (Mad-Eye Moody in Goblet) also appears in the film in the role of Reynald. Yahoo Movies also has some additional clips from the movie.

David Thewlis will also be seen in the motion picture "The New World" due to be released in November 2005.

Gary Oldman (Sirius Black): Gary will be appearing in the new movie "Batman Begins" in the role of Lt. Gordon. The MovieBox.Net has an extensive collection of trailers and tv spots for the film; Gary can be seen in TV spot #4.

Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy): Jason recently took part in a celebrity golf tournament, and The Unofficial Jason Isaacs Page has posted a wrap up of the event, with some new pictures of Jason on and off the golf course. Fore! :) Jason is also set to begin work on a film with Hugh Jackman called "Good", based on the play by CP Taylor.