Pierce Brosnan has revealed that he would have said “yes” to playing one iconicHarry Pottercharacter in the fantasy franchise if he’d been offered it. Thecast of theHarry Pottermovieshave become famously associated with their roles, such as Daniel Radcliffe’s portrayal as the titular character. However, with a TV remake of J.K. Rowling’s popular fantasy series now in development, major characters from the franchise are being recast. These new cast members taking on old roles include Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and John Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore.
However, while speaking withThe Telegraphabout his upcoming TV showMobland, Brosnan admitted that,if there was oneHarry Pottercharacter he would have wanted to play, it would have been Dumbledore. The head of Hogwarts was originally portrayed by Richard Harris, who is an uncle to the actor’s adopted children. This family connection has led to jokes about his “Dumbledore years” as his hair grays, saying that if offered, he would’ve stepped into the role. Check out what Brosnan had to say below:
I’ve always had my eyes on Dumbledore as my hair has gotten greyer and the maturity of life is now upon my visage and shoulders.
It’s a joke with my family, the Dumbledore thing – that I’ll go into my Dumbledore years. I don’t want to go there … particularly right now, but if I was asked [to play the part] I probably would say yes.
What Brosnan’s Dumbledore Would Have Meant For Harry Potter
Could The Actor Have Pulled The Role Off?
Brosnan’s best movieshave included his involvement in major franchises, from the title character of the TV showRemington Steeleto portraying James Bond across four different movies. The actor is still getting plenty of roles right now as well,having recently starred in the spy filmBlack Bagand the HBO TV movieThe Great Lillian Hall. Given his track record for thrilling dramas across movies and TV shows, his interest in playing Dumbledore isn’t too surprising.
John Lithgow Is Guaranteed To Fix Two Big Dumbledore Mistakes From The Harry Potter Movies
Two excellent actors played Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies, but they weren’t quite perfect. John Lithgow can bring the character balance.
However, this idea was unfortunately dashed when it was revealed Lithgow would be joining thecast of theHarry PotterTV showas Dumbledore. Had Brosnan been cast in the role instead,he may have pulled from his more suave roles like Bondto differentiate himself from Harris and Michael Gambon. He also could have channeled his children’s biological uncle, utilizing his performance as inspiration for his own. Given his prowess in various films, he could have easily slid into the role, adding his own flair to the professor in the process.
Our Take On Brosnan Wanting To Play Dumbledore
His Rendition Would Have Been Memorable
Even though Brosnan ultimately won’t be portraying Dumbledore, him playing the majorHarry Pottercharacter would have made for an intriguing interpretation of the character. Even though he won’t be playing him, the actor’s upcoming projects likeMoblandshowcase he’s continuing to bring interesting and memorable stories to life. While Lithgow will likely do a stellar job portraying Dumbledore, theJames Bondalum is still an intriguing choice, making his not portraying him slightly bittersweet.
Source:The Telegraph
Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a multimedia franchise about an orphaned boy who enrolls at Hogwarts School of Wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family, and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. Adapted from the novels, Harry Potter is an eight-episode film saga that follows the journey of Harry Potter and his friends, Hermoine Granger and Ron Weasley, as they navigate the tricky world of growing up, school life, and magic. Starting from year one and moving to their seventh year, the films chronicle the students' time at Hogwarts while unfurling a sinister plot that centers around the unsuspecting Harry. With the return of the dark wizard, Voldemort, the students and professors at Hogwarts will fight to carry on as the world around them may change forever. Harry Potter has expanded beyond the world of its films and novels with several video games, a spin-off film series titled Fantastic Beasts, and even attractions at Universal Studios.
