All 27 Harry Potter Actors That Were Replaced (HP Explained)

[@MovieFlame]

1. RALPH Fiennes IS PRONOUNCED HOW I SAID IT… like Rayf 2. CRABBE WAS NOT AN ACTOR CHANGE. His CHARACTER was swapped for another character named Blaise Zabini who was from the books

[@ItzRyan64]

Ok np

[@michaelhawkins7389]

MovieFlame I was 9 years old back when the first Harry Potter film came out in 2001

[@theresaiwright7085]

You forgot about there was another actor who played Grinderwald in a flashback scene. Where Grinderwald is in Azkaban where he was questioned about the wand that Dumbledore had.

[@MovieFlame]

@@theresaiwright7085 He was a different age. Doesn't count

[@Dragonfire2505]

@@theresaiwright7085 its like saying kid Lilly is another actor than adult Lilly.

[@flzrian3623]

I actually never realised until recently that the hunched guy was meant to be Tom. They are completely different characters and while the Tom in Philosopher's Stone s clearly meant to be the bartender and owner of the Leaky Cauldron, the hunched Tom just always came off like a page or servant

[@MeowMeow_95_]

I agree!! I thought they were two different characters

[@Michael1Nightmare]

Same here. I didn't think it out of place that the Minister to have like s butler/servant. Never realized that was supposed to be tom

[@northwiebesick7136]

I noticed that from the get go myself, and I said,(from the first time I saw the movie) "IS THAT SUPPOSED TO BE TOM, IT CAN'T BE, CAN IT?!?!?!" and then I said "WHAT THE HELL!!! it HAS to be TOM THE INNKEEPER, because that's who shows Harry his room!!!" And that laugh... Even if it WAS the correct Tom doing they "idiot henchman" laugh, it just feels so inappropriate to the rest of the movie to me, almost as though he's laughing at Harry because he knows Sirius black is after him or something... I mean, logically I know it's referring to the whole aunt business but still, Tom always had that "I Know more information than I'm supposed to" feel to his character, not helped in the least by the idea of "Loose Lips Hagrid" stopping by often for "The Usual", and well, that hunchback Tom just takes that and adds the creepy "I won't spy on you Harry Potter, I promise *wink wink*" kinda vibe to it for me. I don't know why that is, but still, it's just how it is and although it doesn't completely ruin the movie, it takes that moment where Harry knows something is going on and having people joking about it just makes him feel, to me at least, like someone is laughing at his predicament which feels like it's the whole escaped convict who happens to be his godfather thing, although he doesn't know that at the time

[@fieryphoenix586]

That change made zero sense to me. The original Tom seemed like a Pub Owner, the Hunched Tom seemed like Fudge's servant, doing his bidding.

[@kaaamiel1487]

same

[@jusatin]

The recasting of Dumbledore was a perfect tone shift for the movie as well. The first two were great fairytale-like, and things started to get darker from the 3rd onwards.

[@FeninH]

Agreed.

[@thefisherman0074]

“He asked calmly”

[@doodlebugnelson4930]

Nah Richard Harris was still better than Michael.

[@tylerslatoff596]

Richard Harris showed what was the regal wise old man he is so well known as, while Michael showed the powerful badass wizard Dumbledore is capable of being. I agree it was perfect recasting. I enjoyed both performances just as much

[@indedgames4359]

Tbf 2nd on was darler already

[@ashhabimran239]

As far as the Dumbledores go, I like to put it like this: Richard Harris was better at showing the calm, grandfatherly, twinkly-eyed Dumbledore Michael Gambon was better at showing why Dumbledore was the only wizard Voldemort ever feared

[@AzureKyle]

Exactly.

[@DSVN23]

Richard Harris would have been able to do both had he been younger. Check out some of his work, Amazing actor

[@PianoKwanMan]

I could imagine Richard doing to Ministry of magic fight scene between Dumbledore and Tom a lot better than Michael Gambon. Richard would just sashay about casting spells like Tom was an amateur.

[@JustRedBed]

Perfectly summarized!

[@Valmontst]

Well said indeed!

[@Bijo69]

Richard Harris would’ve been perfect to ask Harry if he put his name in the goblet of fire.

[@mindyschocolate]

Yeah I think if he had made it through GOF I’d have been okay with Gambon doing 5-8.

[@CrystalClearWith8BE]

Richard Harris passed away in 2002 at age 72 right before the Chamber of Secrets was released.

[@so-off-beat]

I always wondered what it would have looked like to see Richard Harris falling from the astronomy tower, especially that one part when you are looking up at him as he falls backwards.

[@RsDeepHalo]

Or if Harry asked any of the older students to do it..

[@nickthompson7369]

It was not the gambons fault for screaming did you put your name into the goblet of fire, it was the shitty directors decision for him to say that. Richard Harris would have said it like that if he was still alive

[@griffinmiller9012]

“It is Not our Abilities that show what we Truly are… it is Our Choices”. That made me shed a tear. RIP Richard Harris 🙏🏽

[@pandachan8515]

Same

[@accousticalalanna290]

Same.

[@Hello-dt9fq]

I’m sad now

[@schokoladenritter7969]

Dumbledore basically stated that choosing to be a Slytherin is bad. Really?! No wonder why Slytherin houses most of the vengeful people - the headmaster is very much biased against them.

[@dylantd9189]

I was valedictorian for my high school class and I ended my speech with this quote. I absolutely adore it.

[@KD....]

It really sucks that the original Tom Riddle was too old to play him in "the Half blood prince" because he was literally perfect. I loved his performance. I also loved the original Dumbledore.

[@skykittyyyyyy9033]

Yeah he was handsome, cold and actually sounds evil

[@valentinaesguerra33]

I was in love

[@arthurmorgan8529]

The actor died I think. He could've at least waited until after deathly hallows part 2

[@KD....]

@@arthurmorgan8529Not sure which actor you're referring to, but the original actor who played Dumbledore did die (which is why they had to replace him after the 2nd film). The actor who played Tom Riddle didn't die. By the 6th film, He was just too old to play the part again.

[@itdobelikedattho8112]

Gay af​@@valentinaesguerra33

[@zf6873]

Coulson as Tom Riddle in chamber of secrets was just perfect. He was handsome, charming and manipulative. Like he really brought out those young voldy characteristics. I felt like the recasted young Tom was more just creepy. Like all bad vibes. I was confused how they couldn’t tell he was the embodiment of evil lol I didn’t see the charming part though he was still handsome.

[@kerokrystal]

ditto what you said about chamber of secrets tom. in half-blood prince, he looked more like a preppy trust fund kid, which is far from tom riddle's character.

[@wolkergaming5527]

I like to think of the Tom we know from the chamber of secrets being in his late teens (16-18) and the one from the half blood prince in his early teens (10-12). This sounds like a coping mechanism lmao.

[@Fuchsfeuer]

I wish they had shown Coulson as an adult Voldemort. Preferably when he went to kill the Potters. We never saw Voldemort as an adult when he was just a normal human with a nose and hair. I think Coulson would have played a good adult dark lord, even if the actor was a bit young, you can help with Mackup.

[@Comet_373]

@Fuchsfeuer just imagine coulsons but more pale, with black hair and dark eye circles

[@0816M3RC]

@@Comet_373 Or when Riddle went to apply for the Defense Against Dark Arts job.

[@Lucario9d]

I still can't get over the performance by Christian Coulson in The Chamber of Secrets. It is pretty much exactly how I would have imagined Tom Riddle at that age.

[@taekait]

yes omg i also think that the other actor looked way too young in comparison to christian coulson t

[@E.Bashmak]

@@taekait And way too "obviously evil", while Coulson was exactly how Tom was portraid in the books.

[@franciszaldivar337]

random fact, Frank Dilane is the son of Stephen Dilane (aka Stannis Baratheon)

[@PianoKwanMan]

@@taekait I thought he looked about the right age. Could have looked slightly older, sure. But, you just get some older and younger looking 16yo boys. It's not like watching Grease and thinking They were meant to be playing 18yo at 23

[@PeinUchiha100]

I can’t either. I was disappointed when the actor was replaced.

[@avakitsuna]

My favorite story about the HP movies, is about Richard Harris the original Dumbledore may he rest in peace, wonderful Irish actor actually. But the story goes he didn't know that Fawkes was an animatronic he thought it was a real bird in costume. So between takes and off camera he would continue to talk to the bird and pet it, stroking its feathers to comfort the bird. The puppeteers actually in a different room kept the act up by making the bird continue to act lifelike without telling Richard anything until the film was done shooting. He was too pure for this world. 🥲🥲

[@michmill7007]

So wholesome 😄

[@rachelburgeson7634]

the goblet of fire: the year everyone needed a haircut

[@noodley6941]

The order of the Phoenix: the year everyone got a haircut

[@keatonmorgan4883]

The half blood prince: the year everyone got together

[@artyb.channel7496]

This joke is older than Dumbledore but ok 😌

[@eviehnt]

@@keatonmorgan4883 the deathly hallows: the year everyone died

[@keatonmorgan4883]

@@eviehnt 😂😂

[@stephanieclark1487]

I enjoyed both Dumbledoor actors. I think the way they handled it was the best they could do. It’s especially hard to replace an actor who passed away.

[@maryjoyspohrer256]

I was quite upset with the re-cast of Dumbledore as at the time, I had no idea that Harris had passed. After finding that out, I just watched as Gambon worked his own 'magic' and made the role his. I think that we all benefited in the long run as we bore witness to the talents of both men.

[@ebvren]

@@maryjoyspohrer256 great way to look at it. I agree.

[@Luka1180]

It is super jarring and they should have forced him to read the books and study Harris’ acting. It is immersion-breaking.

[@Luka1180]

@@maryjoyspohrer256 He SHOULD have made a more gradual transition, becoming less and less like Harris’ character or just done it more like Harris (and Rowling’s writing for the character) all the way through.

[@jessicadangerfield1539]

@@maryjoyspohrer256 Same. Harris was brilliant in bringing us the ‘magic’ of wise, grandpa Dumbledore. Gambon gave us the ‘magic’ of badass behind the wise grandpa, the hint that he’s not all that he seems, that there’s an understanding of his potential for darkness that he works to suppress while reluctantly still flirting with that I don’t think Harris could have portrayed that easily. I’ll admit, at first I didn’t recognise the recast as it felt in line with tonal change of the movies & I was too young to notice, then it felt jarring, now it just feels quirky but fitting.

[@kevinderoo3880]

Another interesting thing to mention is Alan Rickman almost quitting his role as Snape after the second movie. J.K. Rowling revealed the importance of his character in the later movies to him, which led to Rickman choosing to continue. He never spoke to anyone about what exactly Rowling revealed to him.

[@jane1975]

@kevinderoo3880: Why would he, it was a major plot twist for his character and it was only between him and her.

[@kevinderoo3880]

@@jane1975 Well I never said he should have :) but the fact that he didn't is exactly why it is interesting. The plot twist was not only for the viewers, but for his colleagues as well. In the eyes of his colleagues, his character would remain a hateful and treacherous teacher, but only he knew that his character would be of importance in the later movies. And even after the books and movies had been out for several years, he never said what Rowling revealed to him. Did she tell him he would be redeemed? Did she tell him he would betray Dumbledore? Or did she tell him he would be a Death Eater and spy on Voldemort? No one knows. But whatever it was, it made him appreciate his character and stay for the rest of the franchise.

[@mikiim5739]

That's just a negotiation tactic for better pay. You guys don't understand capitalism if you really think Alan or Emma would've left the HP films with all the moolah it was raking

[@kevinderoo3880]

@@mikiim5739 True, but Rickman was already an esteemed actor and didn't necessarily need the 'moolah'. The fact that he hated the character he played and wanted to leave because of it is a believable story to me.

[@amyarnett8143]

Honestly, considering how many actors played him and how many different directors they had, riddle was very consistent and clear as a character

[@unseenasian132]

Wish he had the red eyes when he was reborn

[@emptylanternmedia2248]

All of the tom riddle actors did an amazing job with their portrayals but christian coulson in chamber will always be my favorite

[@alenciaga21]

I still think about it every day. Had Voldemort succeeded in that part he would have looked and sounded like that all the time! That would have been very interesting

[@miranda13c]

I agree! That was by far my favorite. The younger version reminded me of Damien from The Omen or Children of the Corn. 😂

[@AHunt2024]

yes!! i loved him

[@detaaditya6237]

Agreed. He's such a handsome kid, exactly how I imagine young tom riddle

[@Sad-Lesbian]

The funniest part about this to me is that some of the small actor changes are mostly unnoticeable since you barely knew the character they were supposed to be in the first case while Flitwick's COMPLETE makeover between CoS and PoA while still having the same actor is a thing.

[@katherinewilson1853]

That one really bothered me.

[@Chubby_Runs]

Thank god someone pointed it out

[@majascha3414]

I always thought it was a different person, was even wondering why he wasn't in the video. I kind of preferred the first look, to be honest

[@badeggontheyoutube]

@@majascha3414 they were originally meant to be different people, they just casted warwick davis as the choir conductor too; but they decided to change it because the choir conductor's makeup took only two hours while the original flitwick's took four hours

[@soulextracter]

@@badeggontheyoutube Yeah I get the makeup part, but the "choir conductor" didn't have any lines, yet they changed Flitwick's voice. In the first movie, he has a much more cartoony voice, while in the other movies, he sounds normal.

[@Wi-Fi-El]

I feel like Dumbledore was recast pretty well. Michael Gambon and Richard Harris are/were both excellent actors. As for Voldemort, I always mistook the sorcerer's stone Voldemort for the same actor as Goblet of Fire and after

[@NareinM]

But he ruined Dumblodore's character in Goblet of Fire "HARRY, DIDYYA PUTT YOURR NNAME INN THE GOBLETTT OFF FIYYAA!!?" and in the other movies too, he was not always calm and collected, like he was in the books. I mean, yes some of his scenes were great. Michael Gambon was OK, but Richard Harris was perfect. RIP

[@filippoikela9179]

@@NareinM I can agree on that Gambon was bad in the 4th movie, but I see it more as a director mistake. I saw the movies before I read the books and I actually prefer Gambon. He was not book accurate but he felt more human, like this outstanding wizard still has flaws and I kinda liked that. I liked it more than the books because Dumbledore was a bit too perfect for me as a character (in interactions, not origins).

[@trexvalkryiegaming3502]

Me too bro

[@somequirkystuff7981]

#Michal Gambon fan.

[@somequirkystuff7981]

# Michal Gambon fan.

[@heresyhunter4100]

I always joke with my friends and family about an alternate reality where most, if not all, HP actors were replaced after every single movie, and how hilarious the series would be if that was the case. Thinking more about it, it really is a miracle that most of the major actors stayed throughout the entire series.

[@sasha-od2jr]

Emma nearly ledt

[@haydens7712]

Did u hear about ur man barder

[@endzi1248]

@@sasha-od2jr what???

[@theawolf2478]

@@endzi1248 yeah I think she wanted to focus on her education after the fifth or sixth film, but in the end she decided to stay

[@endzi1248]

@@theawolf2478 Oh thanks for the explanation :D

[@Michael1Nightmare]

As a kid, Richard Harris was everything i had pictured dumbledore to be, and it broke my heart to learn of his death and how he might have been in the other movies. It l is one of the greatest what ifs

[@JohnyAngelo]

He was recasted for only valid reason I can think of.

[@zacflemo1994]

man, when i was watching the 3rd movie, i was just asking my parents, what happend to dumbledore, that explain that the real actor passed, man i was upset

[@katjablum3837]

Yeah Michael Gambon did not do that good

[@katjablum3837]

For example “DID YOU PUT YOUR NAME ON THE GOBLET OF FIRE!?!?” Dumbledore asked “calmly” and by calmly he was yelling

[@rhetiq9989]

@@katjablum3837 that's more of the direction's fault. If Richard was still in the role he probably would've done the same

[@Chezneytube]

It's a real shame that Johnny Depp has been replaced he was great in his role.

[@theaterkid06]

He really was, I thought he was great as grindelwald

[@michellestreater3296]

Yes he was amazing

[@Thederanged1]

Fuck Amber Heard and Fuck WB 😡.

[@Theleaver5088]

@@Thederanged1 i swear that woman somehow still got to that l'oreal event in Paris long with other celebs like Camila Cabello while Johnny Depp is probably still getting shit on by some feminazis whom literally support Amber Turd. #JusticeforJohnnyDepp

[@RaynaRosemarie]

@@Theleaver5088 yo I'm confused who TF is Amber?

[@nickshares8158]

Morgan: Warner brothers hoped we didn’t notice. Tony Stark: Thought we wouldn’t notice, but we did.

[@iHaveACrushOnPrincessDiana]

I understood that reference

[@natestadler2352]

That man is playing Galaga

[@Hello-dt9fq]

I didn’t understand that reference

[@knvids2812]

When I first read this,I thought you were talking about Morgan stark,Tony's daughter.Then I realized you were talking about Morgan, the head of MovieFlame

[@supme7558]

Duh

[@Joanna-tx1ss]

I actually really liked Michael Gambin‘s portrayal of Dumbledore. He was able to show us the more manipulative, cunning and incredibly powerful side of Dumbledore

[@alisemaleneohme4666]

I was a little annoyed in the beginning, but I think it was coloured by the Goblet scene. Everything else is very good. The director should've just informed Gambin about how he should deliver that line. So I would say that was a director mistake and not acting mistake. (I actually think I heard once that Gambin hadnt read the books, but I dont know if thats true or not)

[@Zero-c5v]

@@alisemaleneohme4666 The director of Goblet of Fire, Mike Newell hated the fourth book cause it was too long.

[@DetectiveConanAptx]

@@Zero-c5v How incompetent!! A director who doesn't like a book, that he has to make a film about, because it's too long and makes such an important character like Dumbledore obviosiuly look bad 🙄🙄🙄

[@Zero-c5v]

He was continuously complaining about how long the book was and that he got the longest book to adapt into a film. He also had trash ideas like burning the forbidden forest and it took the whole team to convince him not to do that.@@DetectiveConanAptx

[@DetectiveConanAptx]

@@Zero-c5v Unbelievable

[@HunterSlayer2727]

Richard Harris will always be my Dumbledore, his performance leaned into a Grandfather role and I think that's why it resonates with me more. To hear it was his granddaughter who begged him to do the role makes me smile and makes me realise he put the effort into it so long because he cared about it for his Granddaughter. To think she has all his movies to rewatch whenever she misses him as well as the memories they shared is really beautiful. 😊😢

[@kryss2056]

I mean, he was good, but I can’t imagine him in the other ones, where it all gets lot darker

[@MessitheKingandgoat]

@@kryss2056 for me it wasnt an actor change just a change of the way we were supposed to see dumbledore

[@that.canadian.vaper.guyTCVG]

Michael Gambon was a great Dumbledore, and after the Goblet of Fire, he really found his own. The scenes in the Cave and the duel with Voldemort, beautiful. But Richard Harris *is Dumbledore* Richard Harris was just the perfect person to play Dumbledore. I think Gambon gets a lot of hate mainly because he had to fill Harris' shoes, and nobody wanted that. But someone had to do it, and I have a lot of respect for Gambon for doing so and eventually finding his own Dumbledore.

[@loidhive]

the only comment which is not biased tbh

[@andrewzhao1976]

I like both Dumbledore, but I think it's better to replace Harris's role with Gambon after goblet of fire when Dumbledore are more active and things are gradually getting out of the control of the magical world. Harris seems to be to wise to fit Gambon's role of Dumbledore who sacrifice himself for the greater plan, but I do want to see Harris in the imaginary King's cross station. But for now, I think we can take a moment for both great Dumbledore.

[@crapbag666]

Gambon ruined dumbledore for me

[@digiorno1142]

I always loved the part in the 3rd movie where Harry is falling of his broomstick and Gambon stands up and says "arresto momentum!" So powerful gives me chills everytime

[@jays___]

Personally gambon was my fav

[@ryleighdailey3466]

Fun fact: during the recast for Dumbledoor, the newer actor (I can’t remember how to spell his name 😭😭) went one step further to not replace the original. He refused to wear the red robes seen in the first two movies, and instead would only wear the blue ones.

[@chantellethecool1]

Nah in the first 2 films the original dumbledore didn't do much movement, but in the later films dumbledore moved a lot so they actually changed his clothes

[@Mello123GT_SB]

•Dumbledore•

[@joaovictor_of]

I will never get over the recast for Tom Riddle's actor. The first one was very charming, like the books described him to be, while the second actor not so much.

[@LCdic09]

I know, he would've been too old for that role then, though.

[@madsohemgee]

i think it was because of age, but i agree he was the best for the role.

[@audioliquor]

Tom Riddle was supposed to be so charming. The recast actor was not. He looked more like someone who would get bullied. They should have at least cast a taller actor.

[@Mia-by8xt]

@@audioliquor YO LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@shunkaidou6394]

I 100% agree, Christian coulson had the charming yet manipulative aura that Tom's meant to have

[@ryanstaiger1712]

I always liked the original Tom Riddle from chambers more than the Half Blood Prince one. He looked more like a snobby brat than an evil villain in the making

[@maryjoyspohrer256]

I liked him as well, but there was something truly unnerving about the one in Half Blood Prince, and I thought that he pulled it off quite well.

[@ryanstaiger1712]

@@maryjoyspohrer256 ya looking back at it I was a little harsh😂 he did a good job, I just think the original really nailed it bc to me that’s exactly what I thought Tom Riddle would be like in real life

[@j.pnewcomer1069]

@@ryanstaiger1712 I've always thought of it as: the Tom we saw in Chamber was maybe right before he graduated his Seventh year, and Tom during Half Blood Prince was slightly younger

[@daith_izumi]

I did too. I thought Tom was supposed to be this sneaky and handsome guy who turns into a villain and Chamber of Secrets gave that

[@zjean3417]

@@j.pnewcomer1069 Interestingly, Christian Caulson portrayed Tom Riddle in his fifth year while Frank Dillane portrayed Tom Riddle in his sixth year.

[@vide0lover]

Both actors for Dumbledore were amazing. Richard was calm, and had an fatherly vibe with always looking out for his students and Michael did all those physical scenes like a champ! showing us how damn powerful Dumbledore is

[@sherrywang8244]

Morgan’s face when he is thinking how many characters are cut out of the movie, especially Bill Weasley is gold! This makes me not like the end part of the Goblet of Fire and nearly the entire Half-blood Prince. I want to see the Weasley family support Harry for the final task and they fight at the Astronomy Tower!

[@corneliahale7871]

Bill at least appeared later, I think on HBP or DH1, Charlie was straight up cut from everything. But yeah, I really wanted to see all Weasleys together on the cup.

[@sherrywang8244]

@@corneliahale7871 I agree. Anyways, Dohmnall Gleeson did some justice for Bill Weasley’s character. Still, I am so fed up with some of David Yates’ and Mike Newell’s decisions, particularly for HBP and GOF.

[@Flashbek87]

My favorite Michael Gambon’s as a Dumbledore line in a series “It was foolish of you to come here tonight, Tom” and duel after it. This was done perfectly. Can’t imagine R. Harris doing it. Harris showed good acting eventually in last parts of the series.

[@xenonbart5526]

In the books the duel seemed really one sided with dumbeldore not even breaking a sweat, the movie definitely put on more of a show there

[@Cloud-dt6xb]

Honestly I do think Harris could’ve done it too but sadly we’ll just never get to know or see that to bee sure.

[@unicorn_cat_glitter0759]

THE AUDIO THAT MORGAN PUT OVER PANSY'S FACE AFTER MCGONAGALL TOLD THE SLYTHERINS TO GO TO THE DUNGEONS HAS ME ROLLING CUZ IT'S SO ACCURATE 😭

[@cinnagrits]

Here’s a time stamp for anyone wondering when: 22:03

[@foodofthegods]

😂😂😂😭😭😭

[@davidsworld5837]

was the more weird thing is they did not try to fight or try to escape or just not be there. they were being taken to prison by a caretaker., the enemy left there own inside the school and did not seem to care about them silly leaving your own troops behind enemy lines in a big battle

[@Warm_Winter_Nights]

im still pissed that johnny depp was fired by warner bros for the scandal. its not his fault amber heard was a domestic abuser and the one truly at fault for all the claims. i love mads mikkelson and i do think he can be a good suit for grindelwald but johnny always has this vibe to him that you dont really know what to expect from him until you really see the performance onscreen.

[@lumosavis4650]

my heart broken every single time knowing that Depp won't be in series again. ache, broken, wound. i curse his crazy ex wife for causing this. i hate her more than i hate umbridge.

[@Jen321able]

Same. Its been proved she was bad to him yet his career still suffers.

[@kirara2516]

@@lumosavis4650 that's because Umbrige, while vile, is fictional. Amber is very real, sadly.

[@mitchystuff]

i think the worst part about it is that they didnt frop amber. That bitch still has her roles and is also under wb. Like wtf

[@09dinodino34]

Harris’ dumbledore definitely bought the kindness typical of dumbledore, but Gambin’s dumbledore definitely bought a raw power to the role I don’t think Harris could’ve

[@thebluestig2654]

Watch Harris's older movies, he could do powerful characters VERY well.

[@mathijsrikken]

@@thebluestig2654 Exactly his older movies, but if he would have survived he would be too old for the more action packed lines

[@Julius_JMC]

I would have loved to have seen Harris in the scene where Dumbledore bursts through the door and takes down the fake Moody. Here we have a man who practically whispers every line of dialog come rushing into a room like a madman and take down a powerful dark wizard with ease. It would have been the perfect way to display Dumbledore's power when, throughout the course of the films, he remains calm and collected, only for you to see him burst into the room in a rage and show you what he is really capable of.

[@JuanMataCFC]

the importance of Dumbledore "bursting into the room" is only relevant because Dumbledore is supposed to remain very calm throughout the rest of the series. he recognizes that Moody is a fake and that Harry's life is in danger, so he basically says "fuck u calm ass bitch" to himself and shows what he can be when necessary. if Dumbledore is always losing his cool (like in the DIDJAPUTYANAMEINTHEGOBLETOFIYAH scene) then him bursting into the room to save Harry's life from Barty Jr loses its significance.

[@Julius_JMC]

@@JuanMataCFC agreed, and that scene would have had much more of an impact if Dumbledore hadn't been like that through the whole movie.

[@crapbag666]

I would have loved to see Richard do that. All the gambon fans don’t get that it’s how dumbledore is supposed to be. They’re all fake fans.

[@felicityanne979]

I personally love Gambon's portrayal of Dumbledore. I've read the book multiple times and Richard Harris's portrayal fits the book perfectly but Gambon to me suits the reputation and power that Dumbledore is supposed to have. I struggle to associate the powerful, strong, threatening reputation of Dumbledore's youth with the weird quirky old guy we get in the books. Gambon's portrayal screams power and embodies the idea that he's the greatest sorcerer of all time. To me Gambon's version is the kind of person people want for minister of magic while harris's is the dumbledore you'd put in a retirement home.

[@Somebody67210]

Exactly

[@skylilly1]

That's the way I feel about it, too. Gambon was the perfect choice. I also feel the Goblet of Fire scene was brilliant. There was a lot of sacrificing going on to keep tabs on Harry. A gentle voice would seem out of place at this point in the books and movies. Parents raise their voices when they feel their kids put themselves in danger.

[@felicityanne979]

@@skylilly1 I think for the first movie, Richard Harris creates a lovely nurturing charater but later on in the series, especially as the story gets darker and more threatening and violent, I can't picture the nice nurturing version doing acts like hunting horcruxes or battling voldemort in the ministry etc. I think the more aggressive version also fits the character Aberforth tells us about too.

[@saltbjorn]

That’s the whole point of the powerful reputation, it contradicts the way he acts and is why it’s even more impressive

[@quicksilveryt4000]

'Did you put your name into The goblet of Fire, Harry?' Dumbledore asked calmly.

[@stormybear4986]

I'm totally with you on the teenaged version of Tom Riddle. Christian just kind of oozed a sinister charm very appropriate for the future Lord Voldy.

[@daft_j]

I wish Christian Coulson came back for an older version of Voldy. David Yates should’ve cut this comedy and teen drama. Have him come back as an older Tom Riddle and the Half-Blood Prince movie would’ve been much cooler

[@MorroTheGhostNinja]

I loved Johnny Depp as Grindelwald and I think it's unfair what happened to him but I love Mads Mikkelsen and I am excited to see how he portrays Grindelwald

[@adventurer1357]

Love depp but Mads should have been cast as Grindelwald in the first place. He's perfect.

[@banjotiki3910]

True

[@patrickmcgregor5168]

I'm not upset about who they recasted, I'm just upset why they recasted. Johnny Depp has proof that he did not abuse Heard yet WB force him to resign and keep Heard for Aquaman 2

[@banjotiki3910]

@@patrickmcgregor5168 Same, honestly. He's innocent and she should be fired, but I think Mads Mikkelsen will do a good job too.

[@lynekexve844]

@@adventurer1357 Johnny was amazing too

[@michaelhall9146]

Some of the replacements were really sad, mainly Richard Harris.

[@TotoisBored]

Rip Richard Harris

[@Ryan79345]

It's sad that Harris died but I love both him and Gambon as Dumbledore

[@TotoisBored]

Yes he left us behind with some of his last beautifully acted moments

[@michaelhall9146]

@@Ryan79345 yes I agree, Michael Gambon did a great job in his role as Dumbledore as well.

[@charon_cmlxix9458]

Richard Harris was able to portray the dumbledore we all imagined, mainly the long ass beard. RIP

[@sigexp]

1. 15:55 Richard Bremmer _did not_ play Voldemort on the back of Quirrell's head. He played Voldemort in the flashback scene, when he enters the Potters house. Voldemort on the back of Quirrell's head was played and voiced by Ian Hart, who also plays Quirrell himself. 2. Harry Potter as a 1-year-old was also played by several different actors: one (or more) of the Saunders Triplets in the Philosopher's Stone and Toby Papworth in Deathly Hallows part 2. 3. Hermione's parents were first seen in one scene in the Chamber of Secrets. They are played by different actors in Deathly Hallows part 1.

[@friendlyneighbourhoodbridg1354]

Also this is why you don't start making a film franchise on source material that hasn't been completed yet - I think that a lot of people forget that the book series was incomplete when they first started making the films

[@a.jherbert5436]

They only had the first 3 books to go off when thet were making the first movie. Incomplete is a bit of an understatement :P

[@savannahryan91]

@@a.jherbert5436 they had 4 books to go off of when the first movie came out. Goblet of fire came out in July of 2000 while the first movie came out in November of 2001.

[@noyaadibahoque]

At least this series turned out well. GOT is on the complete opposite end of the spectrum.

[@fishofgold6553]

@@savannahryan91 But how which books were available during the PRODUCTION of the first movie?

[@zjean3417]

The movie series would have ended in 2017 if that was the case. The target demographic was starting to age up and they had to strike the iron while it was still hot.

[@Tabbychu]

When it comes to Michael Gambon's portrayal of Dumbledore, I actually really enjoyed his performance each movie. I don't think people are really fair to him with that infamous scene in GoF tbh. I feel like that was more of a directing choice rather than Gambon's, and we all know GoF's director made some... weird decisions at times, especially since he looked at the job as more of a competition than anything. I say he's more responsible for Dumbledore's "calm" reaction than anyone. Also in PoA before things took that serious, darker tone for the rest of the series with Voldemort's return, Michael Gambon still gave that sort of whimsical air Dumbledore always had, and only turned more serious when the situation became serious with Voldy's return.

[@serenitythesiren5031]

Weird decisions? The GoF director wanted to burn down the Forbidden Forest and add a scene of trolls doing ballet. It went as far as having costumes made for the ballet scene. Thank goodness that the other people working on the film talked him out of it.

[@joudyyasser8627]

@@serenitythesiren5031 they needed a better director

[@moviemaniac9034]

@@serenitythesiren5031 The idea of the ballet-dancing trolls was actually for the "Half-Blood Prince" film.

[@TheIronyoshi]

Hot take but in terms of building tension and establishing the danger of the tri wizard tourney the choice to make Dumbledore yell at Harry just makes more sense cinematically. Just because an author wrote a scene a certain way doesn’t make it perfect, especially when looking at the context of the situation. Why would Dumbledore be calm??

[@samus4799]

@@moviemaniac9034 The painting across from the room of requirement depicted a knight I believe attempting to teach trolls to do ballet. That was probably what seeded the idea.

[@Lookandlearn10]

The Dumbeldore recast was just perfect. Sadly the first one passed away, but he was perfect for the first two movies who was like a sweet family movie like the style of the movies was softly. He was like a granddad. But the for the rest of the movies which gets darker and serious the second Dumbeldore did it perfect. And he fits perfect for this role as one of the best magician ever and a man who has a plan to beat Voldemort. I can‘t ever think that the first Dumbeldore fight against Voldemort or gets killed by Snape.

[@ItsMeEllenB]

With the Patil twins, I'm sure I watched a video from the actress who played Padma explaining things - the casting director said that they'd prefer non-identical twins who can act naturally together than identical twins who can't, so they were both put in Gryffindor to avoid confusion and make it clear they were twins! Also the actress who played Padma, got the role of Padma rather than Parvati because she was taller than Dan so had to be Ron's partner at the Yule Ball! So that may explain why later she kind of filled in for Parvati.

[@conserztasfia0078]

The makers did a dirty job with them in the yule ball from the make up to their dress up Both of them were really beautiful actresses and were bangladeshis the country were i belong to (in the book, they were indians)but their make up were done very lazily And their dresses were awful i wouldn't even wear that while going to my coaching classes let alone a frickin ballroom We desis have a lot of beautiful party dresses They should have given them a lehenga, gown or saree Its not that hard to find a decent looking dress And who th wears bangles in one hand Its just terrible smh And out of all names, rowling decided to go with the most old and grandma name she could ever find

[@ItsMeEllenB]

@@conserztasfia0078 I agree that the costume department really let them down, even in the book what they wore was described as so much nicer than what was in the movie, but am confused how this is relevant to my comment?

[@RianneOK]

the first dumbledore was cast so perfectly, it's like he came straight out of my imagination. The sorting hat though, I still remember that my imagination pictured the sorting hat as purple with yellow stars. :')

[@ceezee57]

HAHAHA aw that’s so cute 😭

[@fatimaallawati947]

IKRRR

[@lolita960]

Yeah that would make sense if Hogwarts wasn’t such an old school hahaha

[@sawanna508]

That would be Rincewinds hat ( A wizard in Terry Pretchett's books).

[@aroccoification]

I'm absolutely distraught that they replaced Grindelwald because now I'm never going to get to see Johnny Depp and Jude law make out... Such a travesty

[@sofiacardoso7475]

Christian Coulston, so talented!!! Also of course Robert Pattinson and Richard Harris, but the first one just nailed it so much. I was very sad to see him getting replaced by the other.

[@butterflysnme724]

I loved both Dumbledore's. Richard Harris was a very, very hard act to follow. He just brought Dumbledore to life. But Michael Gambon did an excellent job.

[@jdzajdza]

Unfortunately I don’t agree with Richard. He was average meh

[@xKillZone99]

Richard Harris was better but was given less to work with, even in the 3rd movie Dumbledore doesn't really do much even with the new actor, if Richard Harris got to play Dumbledore from the 4th movie on I think he woulda stole those movies

[@DSVN23]

@@xKillZone99100%, he would have been able to capture both sides of dumbledore were he a younger man and able to see the movies out

[@KSTheGOAT14]

@@xKillZone99idk if he would be calm hopefully he would have

[@seventhofearth]

To be fair, concerning the re-casting of Lavender Brown, I think keeping her as a black actress would also have ended up controversial based on the role Lavender plays in the story. Would no one find it a bit uncomfortable for a trio of white students to be shunning and sort of mocking a black student after her white boyfriend decided he didn't like her anymore?

[@donatellohamato748]

Yeah, that would've been controversial on the long run.

[@grammysworld5449]

Not having the character represented properly at all is far worse.. There's no excuse around that.. That's like if Ron magically showed up Black when he's known for being a Ginger.. but the excuses lie dormant

[@seventhofearth]

@@grammysworld5449 I think the difference is that the book never actually described what she looked like (to my knowledge). She was a very minor character both in the books and the movies until this point with no physical description, so the film makers could interpret her any way they like. But when she was suddenly thrust into an important supporting character, they may have had to rethink how they wanted to represent her.

[@TheMagicAround]

@@guitarsbunch347 As I remember, somewhere was written that they just let Rupert Grint to pick a girl he liked for a role of Ron's girlfriend😇

[@x0xTHLover4Lifex0x]

To be fair? The reason she was recast was because they didn't want a black actress having such a large role considering her storyline. Don't be daft.

[@prohevy8252]

I was going to sleep, but naaa I'll watch this instead

[@Urbiodad_7]

omg like i'm convinced we are all living the same life

[@nathanjoosten6685]

I use these vids to fall asleep

[@King_Cova]

Same actually 🤣

[@munsifmukaddam]

Same

[@Dwady]

Huh it’s lunch time for me lol

[@zacflemo1994]

i remember getting super upset when i found out harris passed away, he felt like a grandfather, his portrayal always came off as a caring, genuine and all around great person (also found out he had a singing career which was awesome to learn about)

[@aurorarowley7310]

I honestly liked Gamblin well enough as Dumbledore. (He would never compare to Harris though.) But I was positively FURIOUS at the Goblet scene. Dumbledore's personality would NEVER have freaked out at Harry like that. He was too proud of a person.

[@yahiakamel2747]

Gambon was really good in every film except goblet of fire tbh and especially the half blood prince

[@Avghistorian77]

True, but I feel that’s more of the writers fault for making Dumbledore act that way and not the actor.

[@kevinstull8552]

Every time I was reading the Harry Potter books, I always thought of Richard Harris and his voice when I was picturing Dumbledore in my mind, especially starting with Prisoner of Azkaban.

[@nived_4558]

It was the director's mistake.. He didn't even read the book.. Gambon was perfect in rest of the films

[@Tabbychu]

I feel like it was more the director's choice than anything. At the end of the day the director really has the final say on how a scene plays out, I think. GoF is full of weird directing choices- though the ferret scene couldn't have been better 😂

[@imnotadogbutihaveflower-ph6309]

15:48 actually, a different actor played Voldemort in the flashback to when Hagrid was explaining what REALLY happened to Harry’s parents in sorcerer/philosopher’s stone. The actor was credited as “He Who Must Not Be Named.” So that’s 6 Toms in total.

[@maryjoyspohrer256]

Goodness gracious!

[@Himeyuri_Ikigai]

6?! That 1 less than 7

[@yurinoworry]

@stream rock with you Rowling is the last one

[@TheDMan2003]

I heard that the actor for Quirrell played Voldemort in that scene. I don’t know if that’s true or not though…

[@stevedavidson5038]

⁠@@TheDMan2003It was actually Richard Bremmer who played Voldemort in the flashback. The CGI Voldemort on the back of Quirrell's head was voiced by Quirrell's actor (Ian Hart).

[@mohammadyeasinkhan6885]

Richard Harris was the ultimate book-accurate Dumbledore but in terms of energy and emotion, Gambon might give him a good run for his money, ultimately Sir Gambon died peacefully being remembered not for the Goblet of Fire, but for the Dumbledore he portrayed with his heart in Azkaban, OTP, and HBP

[@Swifty07]

Lavander was recasted white, because it was said in the books. It’s written, when Ron and her are holding hands, that you couldn’t see a difference and tell wich hand belonged to who. Since we already know from the first movie, where he was described as very pale and so, Ron is white, meaning Lavander had to be white as well. So if you want someone to be responsible of having Lavander being white, when she got a bigger role, make it be Rowling, not the directors. They only sticked to the books.

[@adamazingballs]

Why is it controversial when Lavender Brown is changed from black to white yet fine when Pansy Parkinson is changed from white to black?😂

[@electricpenguin32]

With the obvious exception of the goblet of fire scene, I think both actors for Dumbledore were perfect for their corresponding movies. The first two films overall have a kind of different tone and feel anyway so I think they get away with the switch up quite well.

[@stew360]

Dumbledore recast was actually brillant , he was such a good actor and portrayed dumbledore really well

[@zachbaird4717]

I’m really upset that Johnny Depp got removed from his role, as I found his seriousness with a slight bit of comedy almost perfect for the role.

[@NR-mi3tb]

Bro I legit thought the innkeeper was two different characters before this wtf😂😭

[@iMac9991]

Rest in Peace Michael Gambon. He did an incredible job playing Dumbledore

[@Skibidi-spencer]

DID YOU PUT YOUR NAME IN THE GOBLET OF FIRE!!!!, Dumbledore said calmly

[@WhamDieMoe]

Dumbledore's Character In Goblet Of Fire Was Ruined By The DIRECTOR And NOT The ACTOR

[@Swifty07]

For me, Harris will always be the og and the better Dumbledore. They were both amazing, but Harris just bought this kind, calm, a bit quirky and crazy mento to the screen, that was described in the books, while Gambon just was a stern, hard teacher who kept his distance and who you were afraid of, wich just isn’t the Dumbledore I imagined, when I first read the books as a kid

[@travisgruba1627]

Yeah, my memory might be just awful but when he asks him if he put him name in the goblet it didn't feel like how he acts in the book. Way more aggressive than Dumbledore was in the books.

[@rachelcookie321]

I think they were both great and I don’t think they were that different. I honestly never noticed they recast dumbledore until someone told me. I think they both did a great job and they made a good choice in choosing an actor to replace Harris.

[@Cloud-dt6xb]

He says forgetting all the scenes where Gambon is JUST as soft and gentle to Harry as Harris was, INCLUDING Goblet of Fire

[@travisgruba1627]

@@Cloud-dt6xb he for sure played the character more stern than harris. Now there is a tone shift for sure starting with the third movie so that could also play into it. And the whole 5th movie where he is keeping us distance on purpose. That could skew how people look at them both. Harris was never in a “darker” Harry Potter movie. The first two were still “magical” and then the drama and crazy starts ramping up.

[@tarantulagirl]

Richard Harris was one of Oliver Reed’s drinking buddies. They were like power drinkers. Richard Harris was a great Dumbledore, but I did like Michael Gambon’s portrayal and in all fairness, he had big shoes to fill. Instead of trying to replicate the Harris screen version we had come to know and love, he made his own version of Dumbledore. People take issue with how he asked Harry if he put his name in the gof, as AD said it calmly in the book, but it’s doesn’t matter, many things were changed from the book. The films will never rival the books, but both books and films are the ultimate reading and movie comfort!

[@ParkerM]

Fun Fact: Jamie Campbell Bower (Young Grindewald) is currently the only actor to appear in both the Harry Potter movies and the Fantastic Beast movies Edit: Toby Regbo (Young Dumbledore) also briefly appeared in both series

[@msrainbowbrite]

toby regbo? are you forgetting him?

[@ParkerM]

@@msrainbowbrite I didn't know his name

[@msrainbowbrite]

@@ParkerM the more i think about it. you could be right because (from memory) toby only appeared in a photo from the book of dumbledores life but jamie actually appeared jumping out of a window

[@ParkerM]

@@msrainbowbrite Both technically appeared in the mirror of Erised scene in Crimes of Grindewald, but that's about the only actual footage Toby currently has

[@BeresVonSaladir]

You should also mention that Grindelwald was played by Generic Old Guy in the Deathly Hallows Part 1, before he was replaced by Depp.

[@britn617]

That may be, but they are drastically different ages in between FB and DH. Realistically they would not be able to use the same actor. HOWEVER, Jamie Campbell Bower did play teenage Grindelwald in both instances 😄

[@gesh92]

Yes, it definitely should have been mentioned!

[@daryp1640]

​@@britn617 Thank you for that comment! I was scrolling to see if anyone else would have written it before me. I agree that the ages are drastically different, but at the same time, neither "Old" Grindelwald nor "teenage" one look like Depp or Mikkelsen. It's so hilarious that the two Dark Lords have the most recasting through the series

[@CatherineLee3000]

Fun Fact: 11-Year-Old Tom Riddle's actor (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) is a nephew to Ralph Fiennes, who plays Lord Voldemort.

[@oldchannel_MoM]

Ian McKellen stated a few times that he was somewhat offered the role of Dumbledore, but he said that Richard Harris didn't like his acting performance in his movies, so in respects to the late Richard Harris, Ian turned down the role that went to Michael Gambon

[@greninjafw]

7:06 Domhnall Gleeson initially auditioned for roles in the earlier movies, like Stan Shunpike, but of course didn't get it. His father, Brendan Gleeson, was given the role of Moody. So he was on set watching his father film (he was real excited about it, he's a HP fan, can't blame him). One of the crew members saw him and asked if he wanted a role in the films, and Domhnall said that at that time he happened to be dressed and looked like a Weasley So it's more like, he happened to be on set because of his father, and some crew member basically spotted him. If anyone wanted to know anyway, been watching a few Domhnall Gleeson interviews lately

[@elrichzann]

aside from dumbledore honestly I didn't think any of the recasts were old characters, just new ones. Such as the hunchback or the quidditch people.

[@ytuser_3122]

I used to say comparing who was a better Dumbledore between the late Richard Harris and Michael Gambon was like comparing the better Bruce Banner/Hulk between Edward Norton and Mark Ruffalo.

[@pigi1004]

Super easy, no doubt which one is better?

[@chendror872]

@@pigi1004 HARRYDIDYAPITYONAMEINTHEGOBLETOFFIYA?!?!?!?

[@pigi1004]

Roses are red This is the Shire dIdYoUpUtYoUrNaMeInThEgObLeToFiAh

[@luv2bevl1]

Dumbledore, I didn't like the new version in Prisoner of Azkaban @ 1st. He grew on me. But I understood there was a legit reason to need a new Actor

[@luv2bevl1]

Also Grindelwald Technology Jamie Campbell Bower played him.

[@joaovictor_of]

I love Gambon's Dumbleodore. People give too much importance to the goblet of fire scene, but while the meme is hilarious, it most likely wasnt his fault, but the director's.

[@ceezee57]

Wait what happened?

[@smoothie9931]

@@ceezee57 he said "Harry, did you put your name in the goblet of fire" in a frustrated and louder way, but in the books it was meant to be said calmly. To me, it made more sense for it to be the way Gambon did it, made it sound more important.

[@feder373]

@@smoothie9931 Yeah, and it was Gambon's decision to make it that way, since he had already stated that he wanted to make his own Dumbledore, different from that of Harris.

[@smoothie9931]

@@feder373 makes sense. To me, Harris sounded wise, and old. Gambon sounded kinda loony, but powerful.

[@crapbag666]

@@smoothie9931 that’s not how dumbledore was tho. All you people who claim that gambon was the better dumbledore do not know how dumbledore is supposed to be.

[@D95-zf6mz]

10:34 Imagine the film makers had kept Lavender black in the Half Blood Prince. That would have put Hermione being mad at Ron in a wrong light. Especially the "Excuse me, I have to go to vomit" scene would have a completely different meaning 💀

[@friendlyneighbourhoodbridg1354]

Mads Mikkelson is undoubtedly a worthy replacement - but Depp shouldn't have been replaced in the first place

[@darkpanthers86]

Exactly

[@chendror872]

All true

[@adventurer1357]

I would argue Mads should have been cast in the first place. He speaks multiple European languages (Gellert is a European character who takes over Europe) and is known for making complicated fascinating in Western movies.

[@AirQuotes]

Depp shouldn't have been cast in the first place, personal issues aside he was terribly miscasted imo glad he's gone. Mads will be great I'm sure or Farrell could've kept the role.

[@AirQuotes]

Depp shouldn't have been cast in the first place, personal issues aside he was terribly miscasted imo glad he's gone. Mads will be great I'm sure or Farrell could've kept the role.

[@Lokear]

Well, so far, that is. Fantastic Beasts still has enough left to have some recasts happen. I do feel like the core 6 (Newt, Tina, Jacob, Queenie, Credence/Aurelius?, and Younger Albus) are gonna stay the same, but then, Grindelwald did change, so who knows?

[@rufusrickard]

I’ve just got to say the detail and effort movie flame puts in to his videos are second to none. A top KZbinr in my opinion

[@piratesswoop725]

It cracks me up that the nepotism baby who plays pre-Hogwarts Tom Riddle grew up to start in those horrendous After movies.

[@hogwarts4291]

Ikr

[@melissaj.a7193]

i like how this comment is worded, it made me laugh :)

[@Piccadally]

I could have lived my whole life without this information. BUT OH MY GOD HE *IS* ?????

[@darthtepes]

@@Piccadally Yup. Imagine how I cringed when I learned that🙃

[@AA-so1xs]

what after movies

[@BrandonLandrum]

I always just thought that the second teen age Tom riddle was just a younger version who was 13 and that’s way they recasted

[@MovieFlame]

Nope they were both in their last few years of Hogwarts

[@baileyyh72]

i thought that too at first lol

[@emilie1265]

Same here! I was very surprised when I found out they were both supposed to be 16, since the second one looked so much younger to me lol

[@priyanshasharma3599]

@@emilie1265 But like Christian Coulson really fit the textbook description of Riddle being tall and dark-haired.

[@emilie1265]

@@priyanshasharma3599 He did! He was my favorite

[@ElainaMaruyama]

For most of these my reaction was just....who? I always thought growing up that they replaced Flitwick because his appearance changed drastically after the first movie. I was surprised to later learn it was the same person. Robbie Coltrane was my favourite actor personally, I was quite sad that Hagrid sort of fizzled out after the goblet of fire. RIP.

[@Eadig]

I love this! I’ve thought about the recasts over the years and I finally have them all laid out in one place.

[@darkpanthers86]

Johnny depp should not be replaced. Even though Mads Mickelson would play Grindelwald well, no one can beat captain Jack sparrow

[@katiaazizi]

Agreed

[@adventurer1357]

Mads Mikkelsen should have been cast in the first place. He's European and speaks multiple European languages. He's also known for making villains fascinating!

[@HunterSlayer2727]

@@adventurer1357 Absolutely. While I don't think Depp should have been forced out the role over the controversy, Mads should have played him from the first movie onwards as I think he'd bring a better vocal performance as I don't think Johnny's voice suits the character we'd known since Deathly Hallows well. I really don't understand the changes in description for Grindlewald between Deathly Hallows and Fantastic Beasts, where'd the weird eye detail come from?

[@NEXUS_VSTGN]

Mikkelsen*

[@daytonwhite4]

9:16 the only disagreement I have so far is saying they didn’t want to be tied to the drama with Johnny when they fired him and kept Amber

[@Jen321able]

I love Micheal Gambon as Dumbledore personally. I don't think one scene means he destroyed the role. Also the first Tom from COS was perfect as you said.

[@allys8801]

I have to say that I actually like the „Dumbledore asked calmly“ scene and I think it was acted the right way. I was 11 when the Movie came out and I did not read the books at that time. When they announced the Tournament, I thought that it is only going to be a game. Just fun. But when Dumbledore screamed at Harry, I emmidiatly noticed that this Tournament is not just a fun game. That it is going to be serious and dangerous.

[@greatestoldone7658]

I liked Harris, but I preferred Gambon as Dumbledore. Harris' portrayal was a kindly and wise old man with a playful side, while Gambon's felt more complex, showing his darker side. He did a good job of making Dumbledore mysterious and inscrutable, and a character fitting of the title "most powerful wizard" while still being a caring mentor.

[@jokerinthebronx]

If you look at it, the (sad) recasting of Dumbledore kind of worked as we follow the books. In the first few novels, Dumbledore is a distant figure. He gives Harry the explanations of why he went through Hell at the end of each book, but that's about it. After Goblet, he takes on a much bigger role, especially as he starts to see Harry as more of a friend than a student. I liked in POA when Harry and Hermione return to the hospital wing and they say, "We did it," and Gambon gives that dry, "Did what?" and walks off whistling, as if to say, "NEVER mention this night again! We just broke about 90 Wizarding laws!" 😂

[@rahulvasudeva7503]

😂❤😂

[@dermotmcquaid3692]

I don't blame Michael Gambon for his version of Dumbledore being a loud mouthed, shouty git, he was simply reading from Mike Newell's and David Yate's scripts! I actually like his take on Dumbledore, minus the out of character scenes e.g.shouting, screaming, physically manhandling students, asking personal questions etc. The best possible Dumbledore in a world where Richard Harris was no longer with us.

[@yardman7973]

DIDJAPUTYANAMEINDAGOBLETAFIYAH🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@justageckowithinternet652]

This deserves way more like!

[@CodyJMinor0620]

Uh, Steve Kloves and Michael Goldenberg wrote the scripts. Newell and Yates only directed those scenes.

[@yahiakamel2747]

Mike newells direction was the reason that dumbledore was portrayed so poorly. Other than the goblet of fire Gambon was really good in every film particularly the half blood Prince where he was outstanding.

[@dermotmcquaid3692]

@@CodyJMinor0620 Doesn't matter! The point still stands, the way the film character was acting in the scripts is out of character if you're comparing the films to books as adaptations

[@BankruptGreek]

it would be nice if they tried to keep some of the less experienced actors because I never realized it was the same people appearing in later films

[@mayA-u2v]

I love Ralph Feinnes in many movies, but I have to say that Bremmer's portrait of Voldemort in the first film was much scarier to my opinion and was a better fit for Voldemort. Ralph is so scary as a villain in other movies, but not in the Harry Potter series

[@ceilingsintheireyes6288]

Absolutely agree. He’s a fantastic actor but I’ve never liked his portrayal of Voldemort. He’s not scary so much as silly and slightly camp. Voldemort should be terrifying and I’ve never thought Fienes’ Voldy was.

[@yggnggv3519]

I disagree I can’t imagine a more perfect Voldemort

[@teensy84]

I’m surprised you skipped the fun fact that the youngest Tom riddle is related to the final older Tom riddle!

[@myatamaras]

Really?! Omgg

[@vinnietorres1145]

Isn't Young Tom, Ralph's nephew or something like that?3

[@michaelmoon3429]

You kind of have to feel bad for Michael Gambon. He had pretty big shoes to fill. Even if he did do a good job of playing Dumbledore, which he did, either way, he was going to be overshadowed by Richard Harris.

[@jasonweible2834]

They should have included Hogwarts in the list. A lot of the actors changed were just background characters who were more part of the set than truly acting. I think it would have been fitting. To me the difference between book 2 and 3 was very jarring. Hagrid's hut moved from just outside the front gate to halfway down the hill.

[@maraoi]

Jonny depp deserves to stay smh

[@piratesswoop725]

nah. he didn’t even deserve to be cast in the first place. colin farrell was robbed.

[@Brendogaming]

@@piratesswoop725 nah Johnny depp was robbed he was perfect for the role

[@piratesswoop725]

@@Brendogamingif by perfect you mean terribly suited, sure.

[@BigSoulja69]

@@piratesswoop725 nah perfectly casted🤡🤡🤡

[@ytuser_3122]

Where Amber Heard avoids paying for her sins…

[@marielaausher]

The first Tom Riddle was just perfect He was very good looking and charismatic Nothing against the second actor that portrayed him but he didn't have that same charm as the first one, he was just creepy and mysterious I didn't really see Tom's famous charisma in his acting

[@christinaj.jensen4805]

When reading the Order of the Phoenix and later the Halfblood Prince for the first time, I actually figured out that the barman in the Hog's Head was Aberforth. So it wasn't that big of a surprise to me, that he was revealed to be so in Deathly Hallows. There are little hints of it through the two books, as well as Dumbledore's mention of his brother having troubles with goats in Goblet of Fire. Likely didn't come as that big of a shock as Rowling wanted it to. Or maybe it was intentional.

[@KirigKeg]

Ian McKellen is still my sentimental Albus Dumbledore wish... hehe But I think Michael Gambon really gave good portrayal of Dumbledore especially in the Half-Blood Prince.

[@Yet_Another_Steve]

Yeah, right. As if Sir Ian could play a wizard...

[@KayderimGameplays]

The second Dumbledore really did nailed on how powerful he was, the first one was very kind, i just can't imagine him battling against voldemort

[@MordechaiHershoffyoutube]

@@KayderimGameplays true but if Ian played him from prisoner it would be better

[@jooopajoo1030]

it wouldve been confusing to have Gandalf in 2 different universes

[@rinzler8272]

Funny cause they originally approached Ian McKellen but he denied the role since he thought it was way to similar to Gandalf

[@jschofield5181]

10:24 The people who were furious about this are often the same people who clap like trained seals when a white character is replaced by a black character, which happens far more often. The double standard is sickening.

[@clarimm6675]

I am honestly really surprised that you didn't mention Crabbe's actor Jamie Waylett being replaced by Louis Cordice, who played Zabini before. Waylett was arrested for growing weed I think, which is why he was replaced

[@KMivaldi]

I was thinking the exact same thing! I kept waiting for it.

[@idapetersson345]

He's still playing Zabini though. In the movies, it is Zabini who follows Malfoy in that scene.

[@cartiaking3377]

louis didn’t replace jamie, blaise replaced crabbe. the characters rather than the actors

[@idapetersson345]

@@cartiaking3377 Did it? Do we actually know this happened, rather than being told the characters thought so?

[@crapbag666]

Louis didn’t replace Jamie 😂 Jamie got fired for getting caught with marijuana so they moved Louis character zambini up the ladder for the scene so he was never replaced.

[@HarCoolReviews]

I love how it’s 27 characters and 27 Minutes

[@HugeGarnetFan]

How poetic

[@griffinmiller9012]

That’s insane 😆

[@carlrood4457]

Richard Harris was a genuine legend. Casting him as Dumbledore is fitting as the character is clearly inspired by Merlin (aged wizard who's a mentor to a boy of destiny) and one of Harris' most famous roles was as King Arthur in Camelot.

[@aspentree242]

You’re face during the Cedric part was so funny. You looked so proud of knowing this lol. Great video! Super interesting! Always appreciate your hard work.

[@stephenogier7499]

My least favourite casting change was Dumbledore's wardrobe. In the first two films he has resplendent robes worthy of his place, while in the later films Mr Gambon is forced to wear a rather moth-eaten, dull dressing gown. It's only in a few close-ups that you can see that there is actually some fine needlework, but otherwise it just comes across as drab. And is that a tea cozy perched on his head?