I just saw this on IMDB- not sure if it is credible.
Rowan Atkinson is trying to overcome the depression caused by the critical mauling of his last film by becoming a villain- he's playing Lord Voldemort in the new H@rry Potter film. The British 48-year-old star had to check into a rehabilitation clinic in America after last year's Johnny English was slammed by critics- even though it did relatively good business at the box office. However, the rubber-faced funny man has decided to expand his repertoire by signing up for the part of evil Voldemort in the upcoming The Goblet of Fire, which is due out for release in 2005. A source comments, "Its a very major career change for Rowan. He has been looking to spread his wings and branch out into other roles. He doesn't want to be the nice guy or the rubber-faced chap forever." Atkinson's character has previously appeared only as a spirit , but is brought to life by the "Death Eaters" in The Goblet of Fire, which will follow this year's Potter installment of The Prisoner of Azkaban.
Weird. That is all I can say...
Posted by peninah at January 7, 2004 01:56 PMIt is a false rumor. Thank goodness.
Posted by: Greg Greshman at January 7, 2004 03:23 PMHow do you know?
Posted by: peninah at January 7, 2004 04:17 PMI pray it's a false rumor.
Posted by: JosiahQ at January 7, 2004 06:01 PMhttp://www.hpana.com/news.cfm?nid=17805
Posted by: Greg at January 7, 2004 07:40 PMHmmm, I can sort of see him playing someone like Ludo Bagman. Perhaps.
Posted by: peninah at January 7, 2004 08:02 PM