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Bill Nighy as Rufus Scrimgeour for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Bill Nighy as Rufus Scrimgeour for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Several weeks ago, as first heard exclusively on PotterCast, this editor brought the news that actor Bill Nighy had been cast in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows . We are delighted to say that Bill Nighy, who will be taking on the part of Minister of Magic Rufus Scrimgeour for the film, has ...
Bill Nighy (Finally) Cast in 'Harry Potter'
Bill Nighy (Finally) Cast in 'Harry Potter'
getthebigpicture.net — I had wondered why Bill Nighy never appeared in the Harry Potter series. He's clearly not above doing mediocre movies like the Underworld trilogy, and he's been in blockbusters, like the so-so Pirates sequels. So what's been the hold-up? Isn't Potter both a great franchise and the ... Bill Nighy (Finally) Cast in 'Harry Potter'
Where Exactly Will The Last Two Harry Potter Movies Be Split?
Where Exactly Will The Last Two Harry Potter Movies Be Split?
slashfilm.com — Not long ago, Brendon teased you with where in the storyline of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the narrative would be split to create a cliffhanger between the seventh and eighth films. In case that wasn’t enough for you, an LA Times ... Where Exactly Will The Last Two Harry Potter Movies Be ...
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Bill Nighy Will Play Rufus Scrimgeour In Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows
Latino Review — Unless you're a Harry Potter fan, I doubt if you;ll find this news that interesting, but Bill Nighy has spilled the beans on playing a part in the last Harry Potter film, The Deathly Hallows. The Leaky Cauldron has more: Several weeks ago, as first heard exclusively on PotterCast, this editor brought the news that actor Bill Nighy had been cast in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We are delighted to say that Bill Nighy, who will be taking on the part of Minister of Magic Rufus Scrimgeour for the film, has made new comments about his upcoming appearance in the final installment in the Harry Potter series. And what did Bill have to say about all of this? Click HERE to ...

Muggle Casts Bill Nighy in Deathly Hallows, Reveals New HP6 Clip
Cinema Blend News — ... be much of an over exaggeration to say that the Harry Potter films have employed just about every English actor currently alive (and even some that are no longer with us). They would have to, though, considering that J.K. Rowling filled each one of her books with more characters than any film would ever be able to handle, forcing directors to cut many out with each new flick. Added to that less than exclusive Actor-In-A-Harry-Potter-Film club is Bill Nighy, who, according to The Leaky Cauldron will take on the role of Rufus Scrimgeour in next year’s Harry Potter and the ...

Bill Nighy Cast in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
FirstShowing.net — No, not the science guy! British actor Bill Nighy told the UK newspaper The Independent that he has joined the cast of the currently in-production Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. "I don't think I'm allowed to say it but I'm going to be in the next Harry Potter film," he told them. "I won't say which ...

Rupert Grint: Corpsing, Guy Candy And Bill Nighy!
RUPERT GRINT Fansite Ice Cream Man // The Best Source for Rupert Grint // Gallery, Media, Forum, Reviews — ... Finally, TLC reports that Rupert’s Wild Target co-star and the talented rapper Bill Nighy has (finally!) joined the HP cast! He will play Rufus Scrimgeour in Deathly Hallows — yay! Thanks Holly for emailing. ...

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:: The Playlist :: — Here's a glimpse at Brandon Routh as Todd Ingram in "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World." Ingram is the third boyfriend of Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) who has special vegan psychic powers and also plays bass in Clash at Demonhead who is fronted by Brie Larson's character Envy Adams. [EdgarWrightIsHere] Megan Fox keeps lobbing hilarious digs at Michael Bay and ...

Bill Nighy Off to ‘The Deathly Hallows’
We Are Movie Geeks — ... been quoted as saying he believes he is the only British actor not to have a role in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise. ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,’ due for release on July 15th, and the two parts of ‘The Deathly Hallows’ are all directed by David Yates.  ‘The Deathly Hallows Pt. 1′ is set for release on November 19th, 2010.  ‘Pt 2′ is set for release on July 15th, 2011. Sources: The Independent, The Leaky Cauldron

Bill Nighy Discards Science for Magic, Signs Onto Last Potter Films
Film School Rejects — ... But – I have no idea why people are claiming that’s the role he’s going to play. It’s not that I don’t believe it; it’s one of the last large adult roles left in the series that doesn’t appear in other books. However, the only source that I can really find for it is The Leaky Cauldron (the huge Harry Potter fansite) who simply says that he is without citing down how they know the information. In fact, Nighy himself is staying tight-lipped about the whole thing as I’m sure he’s under contract to be. So is it fandom’s ...

Bill Nighy cast in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'
Come Back Shane! — It seems the one British actor who hadn't been cast as a Harry Potter character has finally been cast. According to The Leaky Cauldron Nighy confirmed the news: "I don't think I'm allowed to say it but I'm going to be in the next Harry Potter film. I won't say which character, but he's a goodie. I just got the gig." Well, Nighy might not want to reveal who he's playing, but The Leaky Cauldron probably looked at the remaining parts and guessed Nighy will be playing Minister of Magic Rufus Scrimgeour. Nighy also has a history with director David Yates who directed him in the original version of State of Play and The Girl in ...

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