In a new interview with the Irish Times Michael Gambon talks a bit about Harry Potter and Dumbledore.
He did, however, grace the big screen in The Cook, the Thief, his Wife and her Lover , alongside his long-time friend, Helen Mirren, and in numerous other films, including Gosford Park, Dancing at Lughnasa, Sleepy Hollow and the latter six of the eight Harry Potter films, in which he took over from the late Richard Harris as Professor Albus Dumbledore. “I enjoyed it!” he says proudly of his Dumbledore days, though he admits the role may not have stretched him particularly as an actor. “There’s no character really, it’s just me! Me dressed up in a costume! I’m essentially playing myself, that’s all I’m doing.”
Still, he misses the Harry Potter films. “It’s fun laughing all the time, and I know all the other actors, I’ve known them for years. It’s like being with friends.”
My friends over at HP4U are reporting that Michael Gambon has finished filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They know their stuff so it’s safe to assume it is true.
Thursday last week (18th March) officially marked the final day of filming for Sir Michael Gambon in this, his 6th Harry Potter film
They have also posted an exclusive photo of a destroyed Hogwarts and will be posting a high resolution version soon so stay tuned because they will be sending some photos for us to post as well; so you will see those here first (or there if they post them before us)!!
Universal Orlando released a new sneak peak at the making of some of the footage that will be used for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, James and Oliver Phelps, Bonnie Wright, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, and more, are shown throughout the clip.
The opening date of the theme park will be revealed on March 25 at midnight EST.
I am watching Masterpiece Classics: Emma on PBS and Michael Gambon is in it! He plays Emma’s father, Mr. Woodhouse
Part 1 of 3 is on tonight on PBS right now (9pm). The 2nd part is on the same time on January 31st, and the 3rd the next weekend (I assume). You can also watch it online by going here (starting tomorrow).
Michael Gambon has been nominated for the 7th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards, which take place on Saturday, February 20. He was nominated for his role as Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in the category of Actor in a Supporting Role – Film.
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