Flew from Hogwarts: 10 actors that we have never seen in Harry Potter

Peter O’Toole

The legendary actor starred in such famous films as “Lawrence of Arabia” and “My Best Year”. He was considered for the role of Hogwarts headmaster – Albus Dumbledore – after the death of actor Richard Harris. But the producers were concerned about O’Toole’s health, so Michael Gambon was cast in the role.

The author of the Harry Potter books could have a role in the film adaptation! She wanted to play the boy’s mother, Lily Potter. But the role ultimately went to Geraldine Somerville.

The actor auditioned for the role of Severus Snape, but filming coincided with the film Planet of the Apes, which seemed more promising to him. The role went to Alan Rickman.

The ‘Titanic’ star has been cast as the ghost of Helena Ravenclaw. But his agent, on his behalf, refused the offer. The role went to Kelly Macdonald, and in another film, Nina Young.

The actor wanted to play Rubeus Hagrid. According to film company Warner Brothers, he was perfect, but Rowling was against the American in the role, so Robbie Coltrane ended up playing Hagrid.

The actress claimed the role of Professor Trelawney, which suited her very well. Alas, the filming schedule fell through and Emma Thompson played Sybil Trelawney.

The actor has been approved for the role of Professor Zlatopust Lokons in the movie “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”. But due to the coincidence of the filming schedule, Hugh could not get to the set, and this role was played by Kenneth Branagh.

The Gone Girl star auditioned for the role of journalist Rita Skeeter. But she was played by Miranda Richardson.

The actress was asked to play the role of Narcissa Malfoy, Draco’s mother. But her agent passed on the denial without explanation, and the role went to Helen McRory.

Few remember that the role of Harry Potter did not always belong to Harry Potter. The film studio insisted on the candidacy of Liam Aiken, but JK Rowling did not want to see non-British actors in the main roles. Thus, the American Aiken was never approved.

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