Rhys Ifans talked about his role as Xeno Lovegood in Deathly Hallows movies

Actor Rhys Ifans was interviewed on BBC Radio in Wales last week, where he talked about working in Deathly Hallows as Xenophilius Lovegood. Although the entire interview was in Welsh, an English translation has been received, thanks to Mynwy, which can be read here:

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I can't reveal much about the new Harry Potter film, which I don't understand because the book is out anyway, but I had to sign a clause that I wouldn't. However, I play Xenophilus Lovegood, a wizard who is the father of Luna Lovegood, one of Harry Potter's friends. That's all I can really say because I haven't read the book! There's been so much money thrown at the project, with there having been [six] other films. They're filming up in Leavesden near London in an old Rolls Royce airplane engine factory. It's an enormous place, so you walk about and see things like a zoo full of owls, so if you need an owl for a scene, you pick up the phone and someone comes across with an owl. It's a like a machine. I've never been - in America - with an employer of so many people. I'm not a big fan of Harry Potter but it feels like a privilege to get called up with people like Maggie Smith and Michael Gambon so it's an honour that they thought of me to play a cross-eyed wizard.

Photos of Rhys during the interview:









For anyone interested, Rhys's interview can be heard here, where he begins talking at 13 minutes in about his other roles; he discusses Harry Potter 20 minutes into the segment.

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Adam Brashaw's new interview is done by SnitchSeeker

Yesterday SS revealed that Adam Brashaw would be playing the second of four Snatchers cast for Deathly Hallows. They have spoken to Adam who has talked a little about the final movies.

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How did you get the part? I got cast to be a Snatcher through my pictures and my ability of free running and parkour. Have you read the books/watched the films? If so, which are your favourite? Yeah I have seen Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and I think that one is my favorite, it has a bit of a darker edge to it, which is great! What scenes are you involved with? I am involved in a big action sequence for the Deathly Hallows, it's going to be epic! When do you begin? I have started filming already, some night shoots and we have a few more weeks ahead of us which I am excited about. Who will you be working with? I am working with 3 other Snatchers, all of which are top guys and great to be working with. Have you met any of the production team or cast and if so what did you think of them? Yeah we have met some of the cast and crew. Spoke to Daniel Radcliffe and had a great laugh with him talking about our favourite movies and stuff. He is a great guy and I respect his acting, very talented.

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Editor's Note: "Free running is a form of urban acrobatics in which participants, known as free runners, use the city and rural landscape to perform movements through its structures. It incorporates efficient movements from parkour, adds aesthetic vaults and other acrobatics, such as tricking and street stunts, creating an athletic and aesthetically pleasing way of moving. It is commonly practiced at gymnasiums and in urban areas that are cluttered with obstacles." - Source: Wikipedia

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Adam Brashaw to play as one of the Snatchers in Deathly Hallows films

Last May 30, We received reports that British actor Chase Armitage is confirmed to play as one of the "Snatchers" in Deathly Hallows movies. Today SnitchSeeker.com reported that Adam Brashaw, a British model, dancer and stuntman has been confirmed to be cast as one of the four Snatchers in Deathly Hallows movies.

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This has been my dream to work in the movies and what better movie start, I have been very excited! I'm looking forward to finishing the project and seeing the finished product on screen, as the action sequences we are doing are set to be truly amazing.

Here are some of His photos:



More Photos of Him can be seen here >> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/n.brashaw/index.html

Chase Armitage, confirmed to play as one of the "Snatchers" in Deathly Hallows movies

Chase Armitage, a parkour, a free-runner and stunt performer, has been cast as a Snatcher for Deathly Hallows. He has also done work in editing, directing and martial arts for a range of television shows and commercials. Videos of his work can be seen at his aforementioned website.





Thanks to Milau ELF for the tip!

SnitchSeeker.com have contacted Chase, who happily spoke about his role in the film (though could not give away too much filming information because of contractual reasons).

Chase noted that he has not seen the Harry Potter films yet, though after being cast he intends to do so. He also mentions that he will be playing one of four Snatchers (no name given), and that he will start filming his scene (which he could not give information about) next week. He has also been to the set and has met the main cast, noting that Dan Radcliffe is "a real sound dude."

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Rod Hunt to reprise his role as Death Eater Thorfinn Rowle in Deathly Hallows

Actor Rod Hunt, who played big blond Death Eater Thorfinn Rowle in Half-Blood Prince, has been cast to reprise his role in Deathly Hallows.



In addition to fighting in the final battle at Hogwarts at the end of the story, Rowle was notably seen in the seventh book when Harry, Ron and Hermione sought shelter in London after the attack at Bill and Fleur's wedding. He was also seen in one of Harry's mental flashes, while Voldemort was torturing Rowle for his failure in capturing Harry.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released on November 19, 2010 and July 15, 2011.

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British actor Toby Regbo to portray Young Albus Dumbledore in Deathly Hallows films

A few quick casting updates regarding Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
First word has reached TLC that the part of Teenage Albus Dumbledore will be portrayed by young actor Toby Regbo.
You can see an additional photo of him here.
Also there is a rumor that a new actress by the name of Hebe Beardsall will have a minor part as Ariana Dumbledore, however this is very much unconfirmed and must firmly remain in the rumor category for now.
While we believe these to be accurate, as with all the DH casting reports, these await official confirmation when and if WB releases a formal announcement.

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Croatian Actor ''Rade Serbedzija'' Will have a Role in Last Two Harry Potter Movies

The website Javno.com reported a new update on the casting for the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" 2 part films. It seems that the Croatian actor Rade Serbedzija will have a "brief but very important role" in the remaining Harry Potter movies. The shooting of his scenes will begin in November, this year.

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One of the best and busiest Croatian actors, Rade Serbedzija, will act in the new sequel of one of the most popular film series: Harry Potter.
He announced this at a press conference at the presentation of the film “Fugitive Pieces” in which he acts as a Greek who saves of Polish Jew, and he was nominated for a Canadian national film award for it.
Six months ago Serbedzija knew about his role in the seventh Harry Potter. Serbedzija will have a small but interesting role in the film titled “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”. The filming of the movie will start in November.

Serbedzija's other notable films are Mighty Joe Young (1998), Eyes Wide Shut (1999), Mission: Impossible 2 (2000), Batman Begins (2005), The Eye (2008), and Quarantine (2008).


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Photos: Casts for Deathly Hallows movie, drive through the wet Shell Cottage Wednesday set.

Although rain slowed down outdoors filming for Deathly Hallows on the Shell Cottage set in Wales yesterday afternoon (May 13,2009),
some of the very sodden cast visited the crew while they tried to dry up the surroundings.

Photos of Dan Radcliffe, Domhnall Gleeson, Evanna Lynch and Verne Troyer (Dobby's CGI body double) riding around and across the wet sands of Pembrokeshire beach;























There are numerous stories going around about when production will finish at the beach, one of which stating that today (May 14, '09) was the last day of production. However, as it was reported earlier that filming is to take place until the end of the week, we are uncertain of its actual completion, and will remain on alert for further information and photos.

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TLC: Behind the Scenes Report from Shell Cottage Filming on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"

As we've been reporting location filming is ongoing for scenes involving Shell Cottage in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Yesterday, TLC reader Victoria went to the set,
and was able to watch almost ten hours of the event on Freshwater Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
While there, Victoria was able to get some wonderful behind the scenes photos,
including our first look at Domhnall Gleeson who will play as Bill Weasley. (Son of Brendan Gleeson who portrait as Mad-Eye Moody in the previous Harry Potter films).




As readers will recall, TLC and SnitchSeeker.com first told us that the son of actor Brendan Gleeson had been cast in the part of Bill Weasley.

Victoria was also able to get new photos of Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood):


who was recording an interview;

that will be used in the behind the scenes documentary that will be included on the Deathly Hallows DVD.
Note in this photo, Evanna is reading from one of the Harry Potter novels:



While there are scores of high res photos online from the paparazzi such as our photos from yesterday,
Victoria was able to take some nice photos of Emma, Rupert and Dan from a fan's point of view, and we can see more of the crew and the platforms

being used to film, as well as other behind the scenes activities. For example, yesterday we saw a moving photo of actor Dan Radcliffe as Harry, clutching a dying Dobby (Toby Jones) on the beach.

Here in this photo, we can see the crew filming this scene, as well as the others gathered round to watch, such as Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, Dom, the stars doubles and other crew, all while the waves crash on the beach;
for what will surely be a powerful and moving scene in the movie.

Other photos include Rupert Grint, Dan Radcliffe and Emma Watson preparing for Dobby's funeral and then three (1, 2, 3) showing Hermione (Emma) actually lowering the shrouded body down to the grave among the sand dunes.

Victoria also writes how kind the crew was through the long day, even letting the girls use the casts porta restroom.

She writes one funny encounter: "I walked out of the casts private bathroom I had to walk over Griphook (Warwick Davis) himself lol, he laughed and said 'its ok im so short you can just walk over me, it was so funny."

She also said that she heard after filming the cottage will be taken down and put in storage, and that possibly "they have apparently built another Shell Cottage in doors at Pembroke Dock somewhere,
just in case the weather was to bad for filming, but I do not know where."

As we know there are hordes of press covering this filming, in particular chasing after Emma Watson and Victoria writes of one special photo she took:



Emma was walking up the beath after filming with the other cast members and walked past some drift wood. as she did, she stopped, took a few steps back and removed her sunglasses to have a really good look at the piece of wood on the shaw. It was such a peaceful moment, even though the paps really spoilt it, by running up the beach to get pics, the poor girl was never left aloue, they were so brutal but this has to be one of my favorites, bless her, she's really lovey and so beautiful....."

Be sure to check out over 70 photos she sent, including many more of Rupert Grint, Dan Radcliffe, even Warwick Davis, here in our image galleries. Thanks ever so much to Victoria!

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Here Lies Dobby, A Free Elf - Day 2 Filming for the Shell Cottage scenes in "Deathly Hallows" movie

Day Two of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows location filming is underway currently in Wales, and we will be bringing you reports as soon as we can. Yesterday TLC and SS brought us the first report and photos from Shell Cottage filming, and among the things noted was the large presence of paparazzi, which is making things difficult for fans to see all the action, and security is now strong in the area.
However, if there is a silver lining to be had, the press does have those large cameras capable of getting large close up photos.
In case you missed it yesterday, along with ones of the cast, two photos of note were obtained showing some interesting relics or items from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:

Griphook and the Godric Gryffindor's Sword

Harry and the shard of the two-way mirror (from Sirius)





Heartbreaking and beautiful: Here Lies Dobby, A Free Elf...

photo from Wales Online showing Harry (Dan Radcliffe) digging the grave,
while Hermione holds a small shrouded body in her arms.


The Daily Mail also has this photo of a grief stricken Hermione (Emma Watson) cradling Dobby



Day Two of Shell Cottage location filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows continues on Freshwater Beach, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

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Photos from the Day 1 filming can be seen here.

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Helena Bonham-Carter joins "Deathly Hallows" casts in Wales to shoot the Shell Cottage scenes.

Originally posted from http://harrypotterupdate.multiply.com/journal/ The Daily Potter.

Yesterday we told you that Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Warwick Davis (Griphook) and Domhnall Gleeson (Bill Weasley) had arrived in Pembrokeshire, Wales to film the Shell Cottage scenes for Deathly Hallows. Helena Bonham-Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) has now arrived too.

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One on-looker said: “She looked incredibly out of place in a pair of red gloves on a sunny day. She was instantly recognisable and yet she just went in, bought some food and drink and went on her way without any fuss or being recognised.”

Filming will be taking place all this week on Freshwater West Beach, with some suggestions that it could even continue until mid June.

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*Update: The Western Telegraph has a small photo from the set today, and noted that Dan Radcliffe, Helena Bonham Carter and Evanna Lynch all signed autographs and shirts. TLC has a full report and pics coming very soon, stay tuned!

Yesterday we first told you various cast members had arrived for location filming on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Another cast member has now arrived, Helena Bonham Carter who will be filming her role as Bellatrix Lestrange. Readers will recall of course the dramatic encounter she has with Dobby at the end of Malfoy Manor before they apparate to Shell Cottage, and Hermione does later transform as Bellatrix for the trip to Gringotts. Wales Online reports that Helena made a stop to fill up her car before traveling onward to Pembrokeshire, where as we know, filming is now underway at Freshwater Beach in Wales.

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* Additional and evidence photos of the Day 1 filming for the Shell Cottage scene can be seen here in our gallery.

Deathly Hallows cast & crew arrived for "Shell Cottage" filming

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Photos taken earlier today show the Deathly Hallows crew setting up their cameras and various technical equipment for this week's Shell Cottage shoot in Pembrokeshire National Park, Wales. Tents and trailers have also been brought in for the cast and crew to rest in, in between takes and scenes:









Filming will commence tomorrow, where actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, amongst others, will be shooting scenes around the cliff-side home.

Source: UHP

ACTORS on the Set: Reports have come in that actors Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Domhnall Gleeson (Bill) and Warwick Davis (Griphook) have arrived at the location earlier today. Filming will take place early tomorrow morning at Freshwater Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

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Cast Members for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Arrive In Wales for Shell Cottage Filming

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Posted by: Sue

May 10, 2009, 06:00 PM

As announced previously, location filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be taking place this week in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
As such, many of the cast and crew have arrived in the area.
Many readers have emailed to say that members such as
Dan Radcliffe (Harry),
Rupert Grint (Ron),
Emma Watson (Hermione),
Evanna Lynch (Luna),
Domhnall Gleeson (Bill Weasley)
and even Warwick Davis (doing duty apparently as Griphook)
are now in the area along with other crew, and visited the beach earlier today.

Day One filming is due to start in the very early hours tomorrow at Freshwater Beach for scenes involving Shell Cottage, the location of those dramatic and emotional moments with Dobby.

Thanks so much to TLC reader Jo, we have some photos of the cottage today as last minute preparation continues, even on the garden out back;

you can see more here in T-L-C galleries and see additional ones on her flickr account, including more detailed look at the shells attached to the cottage.

Update: Jo notes too that on close inspection of the cottage "From the looks of the conservatory and garden,
it looks like they may do some internal filming.
You can also see a chair in one of the front windows.
I couldn’t get over the detail, the little window next the chimney is just such a nice effect, even lobster pots in the garden!"
Also, courtesy of a Facebook group for Freshwater Beach has photos from S, here showing crews setting up for filming.

Please note: Given the high profile nature of this filming, many photographers and press are already in the area, and local officials have stated that the traffic routes will be affected by the filming, but pedestrian traffic can still get through to the beach. If you are there for the filming, which will be going on all week long, Monday May 11 through May 15th, please email your reports and photos and videos to staff@the-leaky-cauldron.org. Stay tuned, this should be a very exciting week!

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