Deathly Hallows Casting News: Ciaran Hinds to Play Aberforth Dumbledore, More on Nick Moran
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Posted by: sue
March 23, 2009, 09:49 AM
We have some more big casting news today regarding Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
TLC can report that Ciaran Hinds has been cast in the role of Aberforth
Dumbledore in the final installments of the Harry Potter film series. While not yet officially confirmed with WB, we believe this to be correct. Speaking with reps for the actor, we were told expectations and hopes certainly are that Ciaran Hinds will be taking on the role of helpful Order of the Phoenix member in the final Harry Potter films. You can see photos of Ciaran Hinds here ,here and here.
A widely acclaimed actor, Ciaran Hinds has appeared in such films as Munich, There Will be Blood, Road to Perdition, Persuasion, Hallam Foe, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, and most recently voiced a part in the film The Tale of Despereaux with Emma Watson (Hermione) and Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid). Well known to TV audiences for his appearance in the hit HBO series, Rome, Ciaran Hinds once starred in a film called The Cook The Thief His Wife & Her Lover, which also co-starred Michael Gambon, who of course portrays Albus Dumbledore, the brother of Aberforth. Please note: For those who have asked, actor Jim McManus appeared in as the "Barman" at the Hogshead in OotP, where the character of Aberforth works. As WB does not normally comment on rumors such as this casting and others, we continue to wait for a formal release confirming and addressing all the casting for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. More when we get it!
Finally, TLC has also learned that it is believed Nick Moran will be playing the part of Scabior, one of the Snatchers who works with Greyback in the events at Malfoy Manor.
121 Comments
2482 Points
Gosh, I think that, a little bit “olded”, he would be good as Aberforth. Hope they’ll put on screen the exact character.
6196 Points
All right, more casting news! :D
Miss Pettigrew Lives For a Day was a really good movie…I never thought about Hinds playing Aberforth, though. He’ll be great!
45 Points
Oooh – I’m pleasantly pleased with this choice :-)
1761 Points
aberforth actor has greens eyes….wonder if WB will give him contacts…?
Mind you, they have seriously messed up characvters eyes? harry’s cough cough
2746 Points
He looks alright! :)
5489 Points
yay for having aberforth in the movie!! but he does look a bit young to be dumbledore’s brother..
1265 Points
I agree halcyon, i didn’t even think of Ciaran Hinds for Harry Potter, but now that I’ve heard, I’m thrilled! He’s a wonderful actor, and even though he’s been in so much, he’s a new favorite for me. I think, with the right makeup and hair, etc, that Ciaran will be awesome! I feel like doing a happy dance! :)
I’m also thrilled that Scabior is cast too, i think WB is really going to try and do justice for the last book. :) Cheers!
1067 Points
The previous Aberforth was just an extra with no speaking lines. They have to recast once the role became larger. They’ve done this before with other characters in the movies so far. I’m not surprised to see them do it again.
7847 Points
Ciaran Hinds he looks like a good fit for aberforth, as for the guy in OOTp he may only be a bit actor and not have the talent or skills for the speaking role
1882 Points
This is interesting news. It’s always easier to age an actor than make them younger. Lol Sometimes it makes no difference if the actor is good. It made no difference to me that Alan R. played a character that was much younger than he is. Lol
463 Points
YAY a good casting choice! :)
2404 Points
I hope this proves to be correct, he would be ideal for the role.
68 Points
Excellent!! Jim McManus was credited only as ‘Barman’ in OotP, although we all knew who he was meant to be. He seemed to me rather short for a Dumbledore, even before DH came out and fleshed out the character. So I am delighted at a worthy casting of the role
Andrew aka Aberforth aka wulfricbrian
356 Points
Oh that’s fabulous. I have been a fan of Ciaran’s for a really long time so it’s rather wonderful that he’s probably joining the long list of my favourite British actors starring in this series. But on a side note I never realised he was in The Cook, The Thief …. etc etc. I guess I’ll just have to watch it again :D
93 Points
I wonder if they’ll be changing his eyes to blue…
Gosh, I think that, a little bit “olded”, he would be good as Aberforth. Hope they’ll put on screen the exact character.