The Leaky Cauldron - Fiennes Interviews

Fiennes on Voldemort: "A Rejected Person"

Thu Oct 09 12:23:00 -0400 2008

<>Actor Ralph Fiennes has made some new remarks on the character he portrays in the Harry Potter films: Lord Voldemort. Speaking with Variety, Ralph Fiennes says that as an actor he developed some background of the Dark Lord before taking on the part several years ago (and several HP books) for the Goblet of Fire movie. The article notes the actor “worked hard to develop a convincing backstory f...

Celebs Weigh In As Harry Potter Fans

Wed Sep 24 12:22:00 -0400 2008

<>MTV is continuing their week long series of articles on the world of Harry Potter, and now has a piece where famous personalities weigh in with their thoughts on the beloved books by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter cast members Ralph Fiennes, Robert Pattinson, and Verne Troyer give their thoughts, as do a variety of others such as Keira Knightley, and Marcia Gay Harden. Highlights below; more found ...

Ralph Fiennes: "Indications that it'll happen" for Return in "Deathly Hallows"

Tue Sep 09 13:07:00 -0400 2008

<>Ralph Fiennes has given a new interview to Entertainment Weekly, where the actor reflects on his role as Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter series. He also speaks favorably regrading the question about his appearance in the final two Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows films by saying: “I’m not officially contracted to the last ones, but I think that’s in the cards,” he said. “I want to do it....

Ralph Fiennes: Not in "Half-Blood Prince," Has Not Signed Yet to Return as Voldemort for "Deathly Hallows"

Tue Mar 04 15:31:00 -0500 2008

While promoting his new film "In Bruges" actor Ralph Fiennes gave a new interview where he discusses his role as Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter series. Ralph says he will not be appearing in the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," and has not yet signed for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." He discusses the fact he "particularly liked" doing "Goblet of Fire" under the d...

New "Order of the Phoenix" DVD Video Podcast, DVD Game Preview and More

Thu Dec 06 03:28:00 -0500 2007

<>We have a real treat for you tonight, as Warner Bros has sent us a whole host of new videos and more as part of the release of the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix DVD on December 11. First up: a preview of the new Harry Potter DVD Interactive game that is due to be released on December 11 along with the high definition editions of first four Harry Potter films and the Phoenix DVD. ...

Video Galleries Update with New WB "OotP" Clips and More

Sat Jun 30 01:48:00 -0400 2007

Our video galleries angels have been hard at work, and thanks to Chris and the Crew we have a batch of new videos for you to enjoy.

<>WB sent us those 11 preview clips from the new Harry Potter movie that we told you about the other day, and we now have them in our galleries (including an iPod friendly form) to watch as well as a batch of new interviews. The links to the clips from “Order of the ...

11 Clips, Interviews and Behind the Scenes Footage from "Order of the Phoenix" Now Available

Wed Jun 27 12:58:00 -0400 2007

Yesterday, we first told you about the German television station which had some clips from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. These clips are now available in English, as well as some new behind the scenes footage and interview with several cast members including the Trio, Michael Gambon, Gary Oldman, Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter (more on the way as well). You can...

Ralph Fiennes Interviewed in The Observer

Wed Jun 14 10:16:39 -0400 2006

<>In a new interview in the New York Observer, actor Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) discusses award nominations, stage vs. screen performance and more -- this despite the fact that he calls interviews "too exhausting to hate." Mr. Fiennes will continue his Tony-nominated performance in the title role of the "Faith Healer" until the play closes in August. He will then take a holiday before reporti...

New Voldemort, Trio Interview Goblet of Fire DVD Clips

Fri Mar 03 09:03:05 -0500 2006

<>Warner Brothers has updated the Daily Prophet section on HarryPotter.com with four clips from the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire DVD. Two of these clips we have posted here previously, but the other two are new, including one featuring more on Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort. This clip (Clip 3) shows some new sketches of Voldemort reborn, and includes some behind the scenes footage of film...

Ralph Fiennes' Inside the Actors' Studio Appearance Available Online

Sat Feb 18 16:54:34 -0500 2006

Ralph Fiennes' appearance on Inside the Actors' Studio was rerun today, and IntoThePensieve.com has posted the clip of his discussion of Lord Voldemort and GoF.
Thanks, Oliver!

Ralph Fiennes on Inside the Actors' Studio to be Rerun This Week

Mon Feb 13 21:14:33 -0500 2006

If you missed Ralph Fiennes' one-hour interview on Inside the Actors' Studio (or if our transcript of the Voldmort section of the interview wasn't enough for you) you have another chance to catch it this Saturday, February 18 at 3:00 p.m. ET on Bravo. A list of the next month's guests on the program may be seen here.
Thanks to all who reminded us to remind you!

Ralph Fiennes Wins Evening Standard British Film Award

Tue Jan 31 16:41:42 -0500 2006

<>Ralph Fiennes won the Best Actor award at yesterday's Evening Standard Film British Awards, for his performance as Justin Quayle in The Constant Gardner. This is the first time he has won this award (he was nominated in 1995, for Schindler's List). The Constant Gardener was also honored as Best Film. In this new interview, Mr. Fiennes discusses that film, filming in Africa, the death of his fat...

Ralph Fiennes Talks About Voldemort and GoF on Bravo TV

Sun Jan 15 22:25:17 -0500 2006

<>Actor Ralph Fiennes just appeared on Bravo's program "Inside the Actor's Studio," where he discussed several of the noteworthy roles in his film and stage career. He spoke briefly about playing Lord Voldemort, and gave details about how the look of the character was created, in a process he called "very inclusive," involving director "Mike Newell, the producers, the makeup designers" and himsel...

Ralph Fiennes Talks About Character and Costume

Sun Jan 15 11:34:28 -0500 2006

In today's New York Times magazine, there is a gorgeous Style spread featuring Ralph Fiennes. In the accompanying article, Mr. Fiennes discusses establishing character without a single word, through the character's clothing and appearance. Here's a snippet of the Voldemort bit:

<>"He appears near the end of the film and, despite immense expectations, is completely terrifying. This may be because h...

Castwatch: Fiennes, Thompson on TV This Week

Tue Jan 10 16:26:44 -0500 2006

Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney) will be a guest on "The Tonight Show" this Thursday, January 12 (NBC, 11:35 p.m. ET), to publicize her new film, Nanny McPhee.
Also, as we told you last month, Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) will be a guest on "Inside the Actor's Studio" this Sunday, January 15 (BRAVO, 9:00 p.m. ET).
Thanks to everyone who reminded us to remind you! :-)