Jim Broadbent is the latest British thespian who is making his debut appearance in the Harry Potter movies. He is set to debut as Potions master Prof. Slughorn in two weeks time as the latest Harry Potter movie, The Half-Blood Prince hits cinemas – finally.
According to the talented British actor, he is introduced in the film in a form of an armchair – due to being pursued relentlessly by deatheaters.
“When this story begins my character, Professor Slughorn, is retired from his teaching post but he is being pursued by The Death Eaters, so he is on the run,” said Broadbent.
“They are after him quite seriously, which means that he has to change location and change identity on a weekly basis, even if this means disguising himself as a chair, which, given his magic powers, is not a difficult thing to do. In fact, we first meet him as a chair.”
He also mentioned that signing up for the film was an easy decision.
“I did say to Imelda Staunton, who had just done one, that I had been offered this and she said it was lovely and go on and do it,” said Broadbent.
“She said they treat you very well and it is a very easy, comfortable atmosphere. I also knew David Yates, who is a delight to work with. So it was not a decision that took much making.”
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