"Dumbledore" actor dead
 

Richard Harris, the actor who plays Dumbledore in Harry Potter, has died of lymphoma.:( The article said that the director used a stand-in for some of Harris' last scenes.

I'm sad because Harris had finally turned his life around (big druggie awhile back) and because he was the perfect Dumbledore. I wonder how they can ever find someone who can compare?

With all the media coverage, this is the first that I heard of his death. It is indeed sad, because he was such a perfect fit for the character. I wonder who could ever replace him and do such a wonderful job.

The only actor I can think of off the top of my head is Ian McKellan, but he's currently busy playing Gandolf in the LOTR trilogy!

That's exactly who I was thinking of, sigmagrrl. :)

Someone left the cake out in the rain.
I don't think that I can take it
Cause it took so long to bake it
And I'll never have that recipe again.

Rest in peace, Richard. Or party your butt off, whichever you prefer.

When I think of Richard Harris, I think of Camelot/King Arthur, not Dumbledore! LOL!

Exactly....for a while I thought it was the same actor (dumb, I know!)! With all that beard and makeup, they could pass for the same guy!

Here in England this was all over the headlines last weekend.

I didn't read most of the articles, but I do remember some columnist mentioning Sean Connery as a possible replacement.

Whatever is decided - it will have to be quick - the next movie starts shooting in March next year!

My mum told me about this over the weekend. I was sad to hear it. This guy was the perfect Prof Dumbledore--just like I imaged from reading the books.

Re: "Dumbledore" actor dead
 

Is he the one that was not going to take the role?

I think I saw on Enter. Tonight that his grandchildren convinced him to take the role.... lol... by saying they would not talk to him again. He apparently had NO CLUE about the Harry Potter Series!!!!!!!!!! :D

That's so sad...He was the PERFECT guy for the part! I wonder how they'll work that out with the rest of the series of movies!?

The acting is done for those movies. The second one comes out in a month, and all they have to do for the third one is the effects i believe, possibly some reshoots, but the majority of McKellans job is done. i think he'd be a good dumbledore.

Pnguin Trax When I think of Richard Harris, I think of Camelot/King Arthur, not Dumbledore! LOL!

Same thing for me! Also-A Man called Horse.

Found this on aintitcoolnews.com today. If you can't have Gandalf would you take Saruman?
Keep in mind this is from London's Sun so it might not be true.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2002500845,00.html

The only movies I've seen of him are HP, Gladiator and Count of Monte Cristo. Overall I loved his performances.

He will always be known to me as Marcus Aurelius of Gladiator.

My ex-gf tried to make me watch Harry Potter once and I got about 10 minutes into the movie and got bored so we went and did other stuff.

It sucks cuz the time I tried to make her watch Lord of the Rings, she said it was boring too.

P.S. Gandalf the Grey is the greatest wizard EVER.

Richard Harris was actually considered one of the best actors on the planet. Check out the site to read more about him. http://us.imdb.com/Bio?Harris,+Richard

To make a long story short, there's no news on the horizon that Ian McKellan will be cast as Dumbledore. It is believed that the man who acted as Harris's double when he fell ill during the filming of Chamber of Secrets will be taking over the role. Sorry, too lazy to go looking for his name.

I find it interesting that filming of Prisoner of Azkaban is slated to begin in January, but they have not yet cast two major roles (Sirius Black and Remus Lupin...Viggo Mortenson and Ewan MacGregor are two fan favorites for the roles).

It's confirmed McKellen to Replace Harris as Dumbeldore ...

http://www.zap2it.com/movies/news/st...-14891,00.html

McArthur Park. Great song. Great actor.

*sigh* He's just not jolly enough. Wonderful as Gandolf, but as Dumbledore? I'm not convinced.....:(

didn't the kid who was playing Harry quit??? i've been hearing rumors about that

The 3 kids were on Oprah Thanksgiving day.They said they were going to do the 3rd movie but then that would be it for them.They said that it takes almost a year for the movie to be completed and they don't want to be doing them forever.They want to move on.I can most certainly understand their point of view but they will be difficult to replace.Those 3 kids were perfect for those parts.

too lazy to go around typing all those rumors :) but for anyone who wants more information on the Harry Potter movies, cast, etc, try visiting The Leaky Cauldron. Their information is always reliable.