I had one on Sirius Black, as portrayed in the book (I didn't like the movie Sirius). It apparently didn't matter to me that he is about thrice my age.
@Hedwig's Dream The new Dumbledore was played by Michael Gambon, had Harris not died then he would of stayed on but they needed a well-known thespian to take on the role and I like Michael's portrayal of Dumbledore. He is just as avuncular as Harris's and can all knowing as him too and eccentric too, the younger version in Fantastic Beasts is played by Jude Law. What I find interesting is them giving Grindelwald odd eyes [ heterochromia ], I don't remember seeing that in Deathly Hallows 1 or 2 on the younger version or the older version in either movie.
Richard Harris was not replaced as Dumbledore, he was succeeded by Michael Gambon. Because Richard had passed away before the release of The Chamber of Secrets. The word "replace" to me sounds harsh, you would replace a lousy player on a sports team, or you would replace a crappy actor, but you don't replace someone who has died. I know he was up there in age, but I truly liked Richard's portrayal of Dumbledore, more than I liked Michael's portrayal of Dumbledore.
I think the replacement for Dumbledore was done at the perfect time (though it wasn’t really planned). As the series got darker, the caring and kind Dumbledore we knew turned a little more intense and stressed.
@@jgicecream12yt Well of course they're going to have a different actor playing the role. There can't be no Dumbledore in the series. I don't think "replaced" is the right word there. Try something else. Replaced sounds like he wasn't good enough when the truth was he passed away.
The second Dumbledore was good except during Goblet of Fire. He was too grouchy until the end when he told Harry he set the curtains on fire. "DID YOU PUT YOUR NAME IN THE GOBLET OF FIRE!!!" grabbing Harry. That was totally out of character for Dumbledore.
That's true but unfortunately, it does make an actor look bad even though he was told to act that way. It's like blaming a singer for doing certain songs and style when the "label" forces their hand.
@@meruldhiman1565 No in the book he calmly asks Harry if he did it, the stress is on calmly- no screaming, no shaking him, just calmly asking him if he did it- so it's polar opposite.
Ohhh i went through the book again it says that everybidy rushes towards harry, so i accidentally assumed that dumbledore like others was also concerned and angry
I think the replacement for Albus Dumbledore was done tastefully. Despite the total difference in the character types portrayed by both of them it did well as per script. For part 1 and 2, the amusing long bearded and charismatic dumbledore... And for the more mature and dark succeeding movies a more grave and intense charachter... That was nice...
As much as I liked Richard Harris portrayal of Dumbledore I had a hard time seeing him doing all the badass spell casting scenes and duels Dumbledore does in later films considering how old and frail his portrayal of Dumbledore looked.
I have the exact same reason for the replacement. I like both their portrayal. But Micheal Gambon's was better for HP3-8. Just with few small tweaks here amd there. I can never imagine Richard Harris Dumbledore doing the duel with Voldemort like in OotP... Richard Harris portrayed the soft nature in Dumbledore during regular conversation. Micheal Gambon portrayed the wittiness and the powerfull wizard that Dubmledore was when needed.
The first Dumbledore definitely had that gentle, grandpa vibe and seemed like he genuinely cared for everyone. Second Dumbledore was distant, dark but powerful. I loved both, but didnt like new Dumbledore until half blood prince. From prisoner of azkaban to order of Phoenix he looked goofy with his hair, hat, glasses. He finally looked like the Dumbledore I imagined at the end. But man wonder how it would have been like if Harris played him for the rest of the movies including the duel with voldemort. Crazy.
Same, I always thought of Richard Harris as well as Dumbledore when reading the books. not that Gambon was good replacement but the way Harris played the role I always imagine Dumbledore to be like
I was never happy with Gambon’s performance as Dumbledore. Harris was such an accurate version that hardly anyone could replace him. Basically the equivalent of Rickman or Maggie Smith dying in the middle of the series and being replaced.
It’s the opposite for me, really. I enjoyed Dawn French’s version, especially since we saw in one of the books that the Fat Lady got drunk at one point.
Great though he was, I never got used to Michael Gambon as Dumbledore; Richard Harris was absolutely perfect, and I found myself missing him, after he was gone.
In my opinion Richard Harris was perfect for the role of Albus Dumbeldore. He just had that vibe about him and he was cordial and gentle, whereas Michael Gambon was more forced I felt. Richard Harris was just a perfect fit. None the less, both are (were) exceptional actors.
I feel that forced nature was more over due to the script. I think eventually he fit the role as the movies went on, but the goblet a fire was a very shocking difference.
It does make perfect sense, however, as in EastEnders she was one of the central characters at various points of the show, while her appearances in Harry Potter series would be mere cameos.
Ralph Fiennes IS Voldemort. I truly can’t imagine anyone else in the role. The same with Dumbledore. I personally like Michael Gambon more than Richard Harris.
Tom Bowman i agree, especially in the old movies when dumbledore as a character gets more intense, i can’t imagine someone as fragile as richard harris pilling that off as well as michael gambon
@@camillepurkey they both did great pls. 😞. But yeah going back to the reality richard was good but then i cant see him battling an intense battle in the future
@@camillepurkey I don't think I've ever heard someone call Richard Harris fragile. That man has range and while his Dumbledore was softer and more approachable. Don't mistake that for weakness.
The worst part was right before that when he yells "SIIILLEeeEEeEEEENNNNCCeeceeEEEEeeeeeee" in the Great Hall. Like wtf Michael Gambon, do you think Dumbledore is a menopausal replacement teacher? So fking bad. Tbh, the whole 4th movie is shit anyway, so I skip over that film whenever I do rewatches.
R.I.P. Richard Davis. You will always remind of Dumbledore. More than Michael Gambon. I'm sure you would have said "Did you put your name in the GoF?" calmly.
Richard Harris's granddaughter told him if he passed on the role she would never speak to him again. I liked Michael Gambon as Dumbledore but no one holds a candle to Richard Harris...he just has the aura of mythicism that Gambon did not posses.
Yeah but Gambon had the playfulness and raw power nailed down. Say what you will, but I couldn’t picture Harris burning that cave in HBP, or fighting Voldemort. Harris was the kind old grandpa who will stand up for you and give you wisdom, Gambon was the old veteran grandpa who’s seen and done some shit in the past and while he will be gentle and kind, he will throw down if necessary. You could understand why Voldemort feared this guy.
The change in Dumbledore was actually great timing because as the movies progressed they got darker and hogwarts needed a fast speed protector. Imagine if the first Dumbledore had to duel Voldemort.......not much speed eh?
@@AmarjitSingh-xl2ty i think it would be Better Animated, So there would be no Worry for Actor Changes and Also, Fantasy Worls Look way more Natural in Cartoon
@@pillowtalk5595 Technically speaking, you could probably say he was replaced, yes, but NOT replacing Harris at that particular point would have been just a little creepy. Think of the young actors having to talk to this dead man's body!
Imagine the Richard Harris Dumbledore fight Voldemort in Order of the Phoenix and fight off the Inferi in Half-Blood. That would seem kind of odd. I think Michael Gambon does an amazing job. He just seems more fierce and powerful that Richard.
Why would it be odd? Richard Harris was a masterclass veteran actor. He's given some incredibly dark and emotional performances in the past, he would have absolutely been able to tap into that. In terms of the action, it's mostly just waving your arm around anyways. I'm sure he could have done it. It's a shame we'll never know for sure though.
Catherine Ruddle Dumbledore was never meant to be so angry and fierce, he's wise and calm, even during battle he's almost unmatched (except with Grindelwald), which is odd when he looks afraid when Voldemort does that massive fire thing when they're versing each other. Harris would've portrayed a calm and seemingly all-knowing Dumbledore in battle.
To me, my favorite Dumbledore, is Richard Harris. He reminds me of a very wise owl but, unfortunately, he died after completing the second film. In truth, I really don't care for Michael Gambon s performance. Harris also had a grandfatherly warmth, love, and care for Harry while Gambon was distant and mysterious.
I knew Dumbledore would be #1 before I even started the video, all the other recasts were for characters that were in the background until they had any significance.
It would’ve been so weird seeing Richard Harris fighting Voldemort in the department of mysteries since he was so old & we never really saw him move much besides walking so seeing him having to actually stand up & duel Voldemort would have been just odd
That's exactly why I didn't think Richard Harris would be good when the series got darker in the 3rd installment. The way he spoke and acted (which were amazing in the first 2 movies) made me believe he would not be good when it came to the fight/harsher scenes for Dumbledore.
Harris had the sense of humour the real Dumbledore had and Gambon, sadly, lacked. I didn't know the character had been switched as a kid, but I remember wondering why Dumbledore had become so serious.. He was kinder in the first 2 movies. Now I know why. If it makes sense, I see Harris when reading the books and hear Gambon's voice.. (when he speaks calmly) :))
i truly and genuinely believe that the original dumbledore is PERFECT (the tone of his voice .. the calmness in his face expressions and his soft smile) just on point👌🏻.. it’s like jk was specifically describing him is the book .. couldn’t have found a better dumbledore .. and i still remember how disappointed i was when he was changed .. never the less, the other one still did a great job
Just to make the whole Crabbe thing less confusing, Blaise Zabini is Draco Malfoy’s friend in the Half-Blood Prince and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. The reason Gregory Goyle died instead of Vincent Crabbe, like in the books, was because Jamie Waylett, the actor who played Crabbe, was arrested while Universal was shooting The Deathly Hallows Part 2. Although, it wouldn’t have made much sense if Crabbe died because Zabini was basically a replacement for Crabbe. By the way, Marcus Flint was the Slytherin Chaser in the first two movies with the large teeth; a totally different character. Also, the scrawny boy in The Prisoner Of Azkaban was Theodore Nott. Many people mistake him to be Zabini, but he’s not. Zabini is the black boy.
In all honesty, the biggest loss to the movies was Richard Harris, he out of the two brought the character of Dumbledore to life more and was the kind of person we read of in the books
I would have loved to see Richard Harris see in all the movies. Many complain he was too frail to do all the "action" in later movies but if 90 year old Christopher Lee could be incorporated in battle in the Hobbit movie (Using a stunt double , still felt real) so could have Richard. Dumbledore never voiced his strength just his presence had that intimidating effect, which I think Richard exuded perfectly. Let's not even compare the powerful SILENCE in 1st movie to the the shaky SiLeNeeCe in the 4th. Voldemort loses his shit over fighting him in the atrium not because here's a powerful wizard brandishing his wand with his angry face on, but an old powerful man calmly walking upto him as if strolling through a park without a care for his life (which Voldemort held very dear). Richard could have pulled that better. Gambon finally gets it right after sixth movie. His scene at King's Cross Station was top notch.
Richard Harris was the perfect Dumbledore, he was the way you would imagine by reading the books. That gentle, calm and full of wisdom figure that Harry, the others teachers and members of the Order look up to. People are missing a important part of the book, Harris wasn’t too gentle to play Dumbledore. Dumbledore from the books was very gentle and at the same time very powerful, but he didn’t had to show that part of him until The Goblet of Fire at least. That’s when Harry started noticing that behind the old man and glasses was a very powerful wizard, but also a gentle person that didn’t need to show his powers. That to me is what made Dumbledore and Harris’ portrayal so amazing, he gave the same vibes and impression you get reading the books. Michael Gambon was good, but it was a shoe too big to fill after Harris. Such a shame that he passed away after the Chamber of Secrets.
My Ranking to Dumbledore : 1. Michael Gambon (Half Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows ) 2. Richard Harris ( Philosopher's stone, Chamber of Secrets) 3. Michael Gambon ( Order of Phoenix) 4. Jude Law ( Fantastic Beasts) 5. Michael Gambon ( Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire)
I know other might disagree but i like the 1st Dumbledore more than the 2nd actor. He looked like more mysterious and powerful than the second one, he portrait Dumbledore PERFECTLY
:( the first Dumbledore is the one I always here in my head. I've read all the books. I started reading em back in 1999-2000 :( best series of books I've ever read) The saga continues
Richard Harris fit my imagination of Dumbledore perfectly. Michael Gambon... He fits Dumbledore's 'powerful warrior' personality, but only such. While I admire his desire to "put his own spin on the character," it just didn't flow too well. And not to mention, Harris would likely have said that line in Book 4 CALMLY...
Regarding the 2 Pansy Parkinson actresses, I used to say that actually the second one was Millicent Bulstrode! I always had that thought... Both actresses were great but I had identify the first girl with Pansy and then just as much attention Millicent gets in the books, I have placed the face of the second girl on that character...
My head canon tells me Dumbledore started going a bit loopy from the third movie because that is when he started hunting for the Horcruxes and it affected him somehow.
Love how Dawn French's first involvement with Harry Potter was in a Comic Relief spoof of Chamber of Secrets in 2003, where she played Harry Potter as a woman before later playing the Fat Lady in Prisoner of Azkaban.
Alas *smaks his lips twice* earwax (rest in peace) And my favorite lines by the new Dumbledore Of cours this is happening inside your head Harry but why on earth does that mean it’s not real YOU SHALL NOT PASS
Richard Harris was such a vastly superior Dumbledore, so close to how I imagined him to be while reading the books. Gambon’s interpretation was just off and he didn’t look the part.
I can't imagine Richard Harris having a duo with Voldemort. Michael Gambon was fit because the movie is getying darker. Yet in the Goblet of fire,he failed there.
I really didn't like Richard Harris replacement. Judging by the books Michael Gambon die a pretty bad job (just think of the world 'calmly'). Jude Law on the other hand was pretty perfect...
@@leonie5926 It wouldnt matter whether he read the books or not, if the director told him to act that differently. Director has the final say in the matter so it is his fault.
I loved Dawn French in the third movie as The Fat Lady. Too bad that was the only appearance she made. Though I did like the actress who played her in the first film too, a good introduction. Though I always remember the times when Harry would sneak out and the Fat Lady talked in her sleep or would get upset in the books.
I think michael Gambon was a better Dumbledore because Richard Harris was not a kind of man who could have done those darker roles in movies like 8,6,5 etc. Lake if you agree
I understand that sometimes they need to switch the actors, especially for the supporting character. But I think that they should at least pay attention to the appearance of the previous actor. Angelina was fine, I did not even notice the change. Voldemort's many forms as well. But for example Lavender - how can one change the skin colour completely? Speaking of that, I do not appreciate the change of Hermione, either. I do not care about her skin colour in general, but I don't think it's good to change it suddenly, it goes against basic logic and consistency. If they wanted to support equality etc, what about just not changing Lavender the oposite way... And there were good characters from various backgrounds (Dean, Kingsley, the Patil twins etc, the Triwizard tournament sent clear and simple message, the characters of Neville, Remus and Hermione herself were a stand against basic prejudices based on initial abilities, wealth or origin), so the point was made even without ruining the consistency...
Honestly how many of these aside from Dumbledore you would have noticed unless you were MASSIVE HP movie fan? I certainly didnt know they had these side characters replaced who hardly had any lines in the movies. Ofc Voldemort was another major change, but since he didnt exactly have his own body until 4th movie, I kind of let that pass as minor thing.
Jamie Yeates was always Marcus Flint, they just put in the wrong actor's name in the credits of "Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone". They corrected it in "Chamber of Secrets".
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The first Tom Riddle was so freaking hot. I had a crush on him when i didn´t even know what a crush was.
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I had a crush on Wood 😂
@@michelleleefrederick2212 I had a crush on Cedric
Yeah well your a bit of a nonce if you use the word “freaking”
I had one on Sirius Black, as portrayed in the book (I didn't like the movie Sirius). It apparently didn't matter to me that he is about thrice my age.
The first Dumbledore was exactly like the books portray him
Anna Mandilaris richad Harris was the best rip richard
@Hedwig's Dream The new Dumbledore was played by Michael Gambon, had Harris not died then he would of stayed on but they needed a well-known thespian to take on the role and I like Michael's portrayal of Dumbledore. He is just as avuncular as Harris's and can all knowing as him too and eccentric too, the younger version in Fantastic Beasts is played by Jude Law. What I find interesting is them giving Grindelwald odd eyes [ heterochromia ], I don't remember seeing that in Deathly Hallows 1 or 2 on the younger version or the older version in either movie.
Right!! I wish he was younger so he wouldn't have died
@@rozenaa. It wasn't age. He died of cancer.
@@Speculativedude WHAT?!? Oh my God that's AWFUL!!! Now I'm crying... 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t notice the switch between dumbledores.
Valentina Petrovic after I binged all the movies, I did some reading up and found out. I felt kinda bad for not noticing. RIP to the original actor.
Me either
Me too😂😂
Same the only thing i thought was ohh he got his voice back lol
I kinda did but I thought it was just because he grew older
Richard Harris was not replaced as Dumbledore, he was succeeded by Michael Gambon. Because Richard had passed away before the release of The Chamber of Secrets. The word "replace" to me sounds harsh, you would replace a lousy player on a sports team, or you would replace a crappy actor, but you don't replace someone who has died. I know he was up there in age, but I truly liked Richard's portrayal of Dumbledore, more than I liked Michael's portrayal of Dumbledore.
Candy Crush Man Michael gandom played him prisoner of Azkaban on
*gambon
@@lylamarcks yeah but they had finished chamber of secrets recording but Harris died so he's correct
Logic aren’t you repeating what I said
@@lylamarcks sorry I was referring to the original comment
I think the replacement for Dumbledore was done at the perfect time (though it wasn’t really planned). As the series got darker, the caring and kind Dumbledore we knew turned a little more intense and stressed.
But do u why they replaced him ??? it’s really sad cuz the first actor who Dumblerore passed away in year 2002
@@jgicecream12yt Well of course they're going to have a different actor playing the role. There can't be no Dumbledore in the series. I don't think "replaced" is the right word there. Try something else. Replaced sounds like he wasn't good enough when the truth was he passed away.
Not true. Dumbledore was always calm and collected.
@@crapbag666 He was calm but a little intimidating at times, at least that's what I found.
@@smartygirl0764 succeeded by micheal gambon? Succeeded sounds more appropriate
The second Dumbledore was good except during Goblet of Fire. He was too grouchy until the end when he told Harry he set the curtains on fire. "DID YOU PUT YOUR NAME IN THE GOBLET OF FIRE!!!" grabbing Harry. That was totally out of character for Dumbledore.
David Skinner that’s on the director not the actor.
That's true but unfortunately, it does make an actor look bad even though he was told to act that way. It's like blaming a singer for doing certain songs and style when the "label" forces their hand.
@@meruldhiman1565 No in the book he calmly asks Harry if he did it, the stress is on calmly- no screaming, no shaking him, just calmly asking him if he did it- so it's polar opposite.
Ohhh i went through the book again it says that everybidy rushes towards harry, so i accidentally assumed that dumbledore like others was also concerned and angry
the book: “‘Did you put your name in the goblet of fire?’ Dumbledore said *calmly*”
I think the replacement for Albus Dumbledore was done tastefully. Despite the total difference in the character types portrayed by both of them it did well as per script. For part 1 and 2, the amusing long bearded and charismatic dumbledore... And for the more mature and dark succeeding movies a more grave and intense charachter... That was nice...
2 legendary actors, 1 iconic role....
As much as I liked Richard Harris portrayal of Dumbledore I had a hard time seeing him doing all the badass spell casting scenes and duels Dumbledore does in later films considering how old and frail his portrayal of Dumbledore looked.
I have the exact same reason for the replacement. I like both their portrayal. But Micheal Gambon's was better for HP3-8. Just with few small tweaks here amd there.
I can never imagine Richard Harris Dumbledore doing the duel with Voldemort like in OotP...
Richard Harris portrayed the soft nature in Dumbledore during regular conversation.
Micheal Gambon portrayed the wittiness and the powerfull wizard that Dubmledore was when needed.
I totally agree but regardless of the change Richard Harris is still the voice of Dumbledore when I'm reading the books.
I agree 100%
The first Dumbledore definitely had that gentle, grandpa vibe and seemed like he genuinely cared for everyone.
Second Dumbledore was distant, dark but powerful. I loved both, but didnt like new Dumbledore until half blood prince. From prisoner of azkaban to order of Phoenix he looked goofy with his hair, hat, glasses. He finally looked like the Dumbledore I imagined at the end.
But man wonder how it would have been like if Harris played him for the rest of the movies including the duel with voldemort. Crazy.
Harris was a perfect Dumbledore. Gambon was only settling in for the first three movies he did.
You realise the only reason that Harris was replaced was because he died???? 😭
@@alice.e1913 ya no shit, what part of what I said inferred he was still alive? I was just talking about both of their acting styles.
To be fair he was very goofy in the books, like in HP3 movie
Dom Bogey absolutely
Even with Michael Gambon being in the majority of the movies, when I read the books I see Richard Harris
Same, I always thought of Richard Harris as well as Dumbledore when reading the books. not that Gambon was good replacement but the way Harris played the role I always imagine Dumbledore to be like
_calmly_
I think that Richard Harris was the best dumbledore
In loving memory of Richard Harris R.I.P. 1930 2002
Me too
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Vincent Crabbe wasn't replaced. It was an entirely new character, Blaize Zabini, who was a fellow Slytherin and a friend of Malfoy's.
Originella thank you finally someone else who understands that
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RJK Films Yes the actor was replaced and so was his character. Zabini is a different character, that's was OP was pointing out.
That's literally what the video was implying in the opening. Did you even watch the video?
@@DevinRosa I think just about everyone who cares about the series understands this
I had no idea that the hunchback fellow was supposed to be the same inn keeper.
Yeah me neither.... that's a weird one.
Same here. Very bizarre.
Guy, he's called by name by Hagrid in PS and Fudge in POA.
Me neither! Third movie was really weird. The sudden change in atmosphere due to the director changing was jarring.
I found him creepy and thought he was some crazy person who is now mentally crazy after being cruciatused
The only replacements I noticed was Dumbledore and the fat lady everyone else was forgettable background characters.
What about Tom riddle
I loved the chamber of secrets one
Liam Devaun same
I noticed the innkeeper Tom that was a stupid change.
Same😀😀😀😀
I didnt even noticed dumbledore lol
I was never happy with Gambon’s performance as Dumbledore. Harris was such an accurate version that hardly anyone could replace him. Basically the equivalent of Rickman or Maggie Smith dying in the middle of the series and being replaced.
So true
First pansy parkinson : Genevieve GAUNT .
That means she is related to voldemort
Thats what I was thinking!
Awesome catch there!
Pansy Parkinson was poorly adapted in the movies up until the last 3 movies. Why couldn't they hire that actress much earlier?
Ikr!
Gaunts eh? What if Merope /Marvolo Gaunt are real?
I always noticed the changes in dumbledore, but thought it was just that he's aging😂
Lol, he looks younger in the 3rd 4th 5th .....film😂😂😂
Idk why but I didn't even notice it 😂
I hated the Fat Lady's change. Reading the books I've always imagined her looking and speaking exactly like the first actor.
It’s the opposite for me, really. I enjoyed Dawn French’s version, especially since we saw in one of the books that the Fat Lady got drunk at one point.
@@teamboobooseth1 Well I imagined a prim lady getting tipsy, not a loud Dawn French getting wasted hahahaha. I love her though!
@@teamboobooseth1 she was a
bit funny for me
Me too.
I kinda thought the first one could be, I think this is her name, Violet in the PoA who was hiding with the fat lady
Great though he was, I never got used to Michael Gambon as Dumbledore; Richard Harris was absolutely perfect, and I found myself missing him, after he was gone.
In my opinion Richard Harris was perfect for the role of Albus Dumbeldore. He just had that vibe about him and he was cordial and gentle, whereas Michael Gambon was more forced I felt. Richard Harris was just a perfect fit. None the less, both are (were) exceptional actors.
I feel that forced nature was more over due to the script. I think eventually he fit the role as the movies went on, but the goblet a fire was a very shocking difference.
@@sexyangel072 same
@@sexyangel072 btw Michael Gambon movie 6 really suits the role now because you know, old.
For me it's always Richard Harris
imagine giving up a role in harry potter to be on eastenders hahahahaa
Georgia Bitch same
It does make perfect sense, however, as in EastEnders she was one of the central characters at various points of the show, while her appearances in Harry Potter series would be mere cameos.
It's not like he made a big appearance on harry Potter anyway.
Georgia Bitch ik
@An elephant girl but Cedric died
Ralph Fiennes IS Voldemort. I truly can’t imagine anyone else in the role. The same with Dumbledore. I personally like Michael Gambon more than Richard Harris.
Tom Bowman i agree, especially in the old movies when dumbledore as a character gets more intense, i can’t imagine someone as fragile as richard harris pilling that off as well as michael gambon
@@camillepurkey they both did great pls. 😞. But yeah going back to the reality richard was good but then i cant see him battling an intense battle in the future
@@camillepurkey I don't think I've ever heard someone call Richard Harris fragile. That man has range and while his Dumbledore was softer and more approachable. Don't mistake that for weakness.
You forgot,
"HARRY DID YOU PUT YO NAME IN THE GOBLET OF FIRE?!?!?!?!?!", he said *calmly*
The worst part was right before that when he yells "SIIILLEeeEEeEEEENNNNCCeeceeEEEEeeeeeee" in the Great Hall. Like wtf Michael Gambon, do you think Dumbledore is a menopausal replacement teacher? So fking bad.
Tbh, the whole 4th movie is shit anyway, so I skip over that film whenever I do rewatches.
@@parkerdinhwilliams15 that was the directors fault not the actor
Parker DW I actually liked Goblet of Fire lol
Nelly same it’s one of my fave movies. performances by the actors were outstanding
@@rainbowllama5570 I know rightt
R.I.P. Richard Davis. You will always remind of Dumbledore. More than Michael Gambon. I'm sure you would have said "Did you put your name in the GoF?" calmly.
Lol Michael did good too but please don't discredit them they're both great
Harris would be good until Prisoner of Azkaban but from Goblet of Fire Gambon was better in that role.
Number one: Dumbledore
*acts surprised*
Richard Harris's granddaughter told him if he passed on the role she would never speak to him again. I liked Michael Gambon as Dumbledore but no one holds a candle to Richard Harris...he just has the aura of mythicism that Gambon did not posses.
And then he did PASSED.
Ba dum tss
Yeah but Gambon had the playfulness and raw power nailed down. Say what you will, but I couldn’t picture Harris burning that cave in HBP, or fighting Voldemort. Harris was the kind old grandpa who will stand up for you and give you wisdom, Gambon was the old veteran grandpa who’s seen and done some shit in the past and while he will be gentle and kind, he will throw down if necessary. You could understand why Voldemort feared this guy.
The change in Dumbledore was actually great timing because as the movies progressed they got darker and hogwarts needed a fast speed protector. Imagine if the first Dumbledore had to duel Voldemort.......not much speed eh?
Did you know that the first dumbledore died and they had to find someone else ( Michael Gambon)?
@@huma19 sounds like good timing
Richard Harris would have said it calmly....
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HARRYDIDYOUPUTYORNAMEINTHEGOBLETOFFYIAH?!!!!
I know right ?
Well it really is what was writtern on the book...
@@mateom1691 DIDYAASKONEOFTHEOLDERSTUDENTSTODOITFORYOU?
Mr Potato No, in the book, he doesn't yell it.
10. Genevieve Gaunt! Oh. My. God! PANSY PARKINSON IS DESCENDANT FROM SLYTHERIN CONFIRMED!!!
(plays shocking music)
*dramatic gopher stare*
Bloody Hell!!!😳
no. because that's the actress not the character. Gob I hate it when people can't separate. 🙄
They only replaced Dumbledore because the first one sadly passed away
In an alternative universe...
The first Dumbledore actor didn’t get replaced, he DIED!
Well it's still the same thing when an actor dies another one needs to replace what they was doing so there is not much difference
@@stephensnell1379 I wrote that so long ago, forget it lol
I want a Harry Potter animated series so that all these character switches won’t happen and make it 100% accurate to books.
I want it given the Game of Thrones treatment and have 10 seasons really fleshing out the entire series of books.
No it's better in live action
Parker DW nah I prefer live action
@@AmarjitSingh-xl2ty i think it would be Better Animated, So there would be no Worry for Actor Changes and Also, Fantasy Worls Look way more Natural in Cartoon
i would like it in 2D like a book illustration
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Richard Harris wasn't replaced.. there was a slight complication that rendered him incapable of.. ya know... being alive?
Lily he was still replaced idiot
@@pillowtalk5595 replaced makes it seem harsh. You can't really replace a dead person.
Theresa A harsh? They still replaced him, dead or not it’s just what they did.
@@pillowtalk5595 It's better to say he was recast or succeeded than replaced, even though it's technically true.
@@pillowtalk5595
Technically speaking, you could probably say he was replaced, yes, but NOT replacing Harris at that particular point would have been just a little creepy.
Think of the young actors having to talk to this dead man's body!
Imagine the Richard Harris Dumbledore fight Voldemort in Order of the Phoenix and fight off the Inferi in Half-Blood. That would seem kind of odd. I think Michael Gambon does an amazing job. He just seems more fierce and powerful that Richard.
sadly we´ll never know... R.I.P. Richard Harris :(
Why would it be odd? Richard Harris was a masterclass veteran actor. He's given some incredibly dark and emotional performances in the past, he would have absolutely been able to tap into that. In terms of the action, it's mostly just waving your arm around anyways. I'm sure he could have done it. It's a shame we'll never know for sure though.
Exactly!
I think it was the perception of the character that changed by book 4 anyway.
Catherine Ruddle Dumbledore was never meant to be so angry and fierce, he's wise and calm, even during battle he's almost unmatched (except with Grindelwald), which is odd when he looks afraid when Voldemort does that massive fire thing when they're versing each other. Harris would've portrayed a calm and seemingly all-knowing Dumbledore in battle.
Richard Harris ❤️
He's the REAL Dumbledore.
It would be weird for Richard Harris to be in the fight against Voldemort at the ministry of magic.
To me, my favorite Dumbledore, is Richard Harris. He reminds me of a very wise owl but, unfortunately, he died after completing the second film. In truth, I really don't care for Michael Gambon s performance. Harris also had a grandfatherly warmth, love, and care for Harry while Gambon was distant and mysterious.
@@theboogaloobros310 Only because we will never know how Harris' performance would have played out in subsequent films. We can only imagine.😢
You forgot Cedric Diggory, he was the seeker of the Hufflepuff's quidditch team. He appears in the 3rd movie and he's not Robert Pattinson
What?
Leah Edwards ikr
True
Ohh he was the guy that got struck by lightning while playing quidditch vs gryffindor in the 3rd movie
true
6:09 voldemort is seen in a painting.
Damn that was well spotted
@@AceyPR where??
@@shutup3172 the closest to the word "Fat Lady" but i think he's not that
I knew Dumbledore would be #1 before I even started the video, all the other recasts were for characters that were in the background until they had any significance.
movie:HARRYDIDYAHPUTYERNAMEINTHEGOBLETOFIRE?! - chokes me -
Books:Harry,did you put your name in the goblet of fire?Dumbledore asked calmly.
Of course Harry..... It gets me as well... :)
That statement changed my view of dumbledore for a minute
@Harry Potter imposter I am the real harry potter.
It would’ve been so weird seeing Richard Harris fighting Voldemort in the department of mysteries since he was so old & we never really saw him move much besides walking so seeing him having to actually stand up & duel Voldemort would have been just odd
That's exactly why I didn't think Richard Harris would be good when the series got darker in the 3rd installment. The way he spoke and acted (which were amazing in the first 2 movies) made me believe he would not be good when it came to the fight/harsher scenes for Dumbledore.
Well technically with Dumbledore he's supposed to be gentle and then changes in a way when it comes to magic. I wanted Richard Harris to stay.
They probably would've just used a stunt double.
@@Compucles dude he passed away what's the use of stunt double if there's no actor
@@jasperpaulvilloso8975 Look up the "would." We're obviously talking about a hypothetical situation where Harris didn't pass away so soon.
Harris had the sense of humour the real Dumbledore had and Gambon, sadly, lacked. I didn't know the character had been switched as a kid, but I remember wondering why Dumbledore had become so serious.. He was kinder in the first 2 movies. Now I know why.
If it makes sense, I see Harris when reading the books and hear Gambon's voice.. (when he speaks calmly) :))
Wtf I’ve seen these movies a million times and never noticed more than half of them
It means ur not a potterhead
@@namitapatil5518 thats harsh. People don't have the same sight
Harris was only 72? ...Damn, they did a spectacular job of aging him up.
i truly and genuinely believe that the original dumbledore is PERFECT (the tone of his voice .. the calmness in his face expressions and his soft smile) just on point👌🏻.. it’s like jk was specifically describing him is the book .. couldn’t have found a better dumbledore .. and i still remember how disappointed i was when he was changed .. never the less, the other one still did a great job
So this is what muggles do on their freetime......
Be aware that Muggles only exist in the Harry Potter world
I always call Michael Gambon’s Dumbledore as “Dirty Dumbledore” lol.
Too much grey, robes too shabby, and the beard wasn’t as fluffy
Beard wasn't as fluffy 😂
I agree and dirty fingernails
i agree, the new dubledore doesn't look as nice as the old one
He is more serious but still good
They are both fantastic
In some. Alternate Universe Richard Harris lives and played the whole film . I want to find that universe
dude richard harris died they had no choice
Me too
Same
Richard Harris wasn't replaced, he was succeeded. If Richard hadn't passed away, he would've continued to play Dumbledore.
Just to make the whole Crabbe thing less confusing, Blaise Zabini is Draco Malfoy’s friend in the Half-Blood Prince and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. The reason Gregory Goyle died instead of Vincent Crabbe, like in the books, was because Jamie Waylett, the actor who played Crabbe, was arrested while Universal was shooting The Deathly Hallows Part 2. Although, it wouldn’t have made much sense if Crabbe died because Zabini was basically a replacement for Crabbe. By the way, Marcus Flint was the Slytherin Chaser in the first two movies with the large teeth; a totally different character. Also, the scrawny boy in The Prisoner Of Azkaban was Theodore Nott. Many people mistake him to be Zabini, but he’s not. Zabini is the black boy.
Yes! Another die hard Potterhead!
“Pansy was played by Genevieve Gaunt..”
WHAT?!
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In all honesty, the biggest loss to the movies was Richard Harris, he out of the two brought the character of Dumbledore to life more and was the kind of person we read of in the books
“HARREH DID U PUT YA NAME IN THE GOBLET OF FIYAH?”
...Dumbledore asked calmly.
I like both the men that played Dumbledore,but my favorite would have to be the second one,he did good as it got more dark.Both did good!
9:53 One being Ralph Fiennes Nephew.
Stefan Sharak who did his nephew play
Staciaññe Canello Young Tom Riddle.
In Half Blood Prince.
I would have loved to see Richard Harris see in all the movies. Many complain he was too frail to do all the "action" in later movies but if 90 year old Christopher Lee could be incorporated in battle in the Hobbit movie (Using a stunt double , still felt real) so could have Richard. Dumbledore never voiced his strength just his presence had that intimidating effect, which I think Richard exuded perfectly. Let's not even compare the powerful SILENCE in 1st movie to the the shaky SiLeNeeCe in the 4th. Voldemort loses his shit over fighting him in the atrium not because here's a powerful wizard brandishing his wand with his angry face on, but an old powerful man calmly walking upto him as if strolling through a park without a care for his life (which Voldemort held very dear). Richard could have pulled that better.
Gambon finally gets it right after sixth movie. His scene at King's Cross Station
was top notch.
@Jacob Molyneux I know, but all it needed was his presence which elevated the scene was my point.
@Bad Boys Boogie Obviously. He's saying he could see Richard Harris do the fights in the later movies as many people say they can't see him doing it
I liked Richard Harries more than Michael Gambon
And he lookes more
(like The according to the description of the books)like Dumbledore
Can we just stop and appreciate how at this point the order is mostly Weasley
2nd Dumbeldore's dialogue, " Dont tell me now that you have grown to care for the boy" was freaking good.
the first two films.... Albus and Minerva were a bit close to each other like a old married couple....
in my opinion, pretty cute.
I ship them
Richard Harris was the perfect Dumbledore, he was the way you would imagine by reading the books. That gentle, calm and full of wisdom figure that Harry, the others teachers and members of the Order look up to.
People are missing a important part of the book, Harris wasn’t too gentle to play Dumbledore. Dumbledore from the books was very gentle and at the same time very powerful, but he didn’t had to show that part of him until The Goblet of Fire at least. That’s when Harry started noticing that behind the old man and glasses was a very powerful wizard, but also a gentle person that didn’t need to show his powers. That to me is what made Dumbledore and Harris’ portrayal so amazing, he gave the same vibes and impression you get reading the books.
Michael Gambon was good, but it was a shoe too big to fill after Harris. Such a shame that he passed away after the Chamber of Secrets.
I can imagine the first Dumbledore doing his magic in Half Blood Prince and Order of Phoenix.
My Ranking to Dumbledore :
1. Michael Gambon (Half Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows )
2. Richard Harris ( Philosopher's stone, Chamber of Secrets)
3. Michael Gambon ( Order of Phoenix)
4. Jude Law ( Fantastic Beasts)
5. Michael Gambon ( Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire)
I know other might disagree but i like the 1st Dumbledore more than the 2nd actor. He looked like more mysterious and powerful than the second one, he portrait Dumbledore PERFECTLY
5. The First Lady was elegant
The second was just obnoxious
Did you just call Dawn French obnoxius?
First Fat Lady. Else you're referring the POTUS' wife
She was obnoxious in the bokks though...
Scottwilkie18 I like the second one
I don’t remember the fat lady yelling to break a glass in the book lol
:( the first Dumbledore is the one I always here in my head. I've read all the books. I started reading em back in 1999-2000 :( best series of books I've ever read) The saga continues
Richard Harris fit my imagination of Dumbledore perfectly. Michael Gambon... He fits Dumbledore's 'powerful warrior' personality, but only such. While I admire his desire to "put his own spin on the character," it just didn't flow too well.
And not to mention, Harris would likely have said that line in Book 4 CALMLY...
I never liked the second Dumbledore
Same
i liked both of them but second dumbledore was 2% way better than Richard. They have their own ways
COS Tom Riddle was handsome and charming like in the books. Perfect.
Regarding the 2 Pansy Parkinson actresses, I used to say that actually the second one was Millicent Bulstrode! I always had that thought... Both actresses were great but I had identify the first girl with Pansy and then just as much attention Millicent gets in the books, I have placed the face of the second girl on that character...
I will never get over them replacing the first Tom riddle. I still have a crush on him to this day!
He was pushing 30 when they filmed the sixth film. Heck, he was already too old in the second movie even though he looked young enough
I liked Harris better than Gambon. I wish he could've done just one more.
My head canon tells me Dumbledore started going a bit loopy from the third movie because that is when he started hunting for the Horcruxes and it affected him somehow.
Harris actually put forward Gambone to replace him when he was too I'll to carry on
Love how Dawn French's first involvement with Harry Potter was in a Comic Relief spoof of Chamber of Secrets in 2003, where she played Harry Potter as a woman before later playing the Fat Lady in Prisoner of Azkaban.
I like the second Dumbledore the most
Richard Harris was perfect as Dumbledore
Does the ponytail in Gambon's beard annoy anyone else or is that just me?
i have the same lol
Not just you at all my friend 😂
poodles4evr same
THANK YOU!! I always hated that beard ponytail!
Me too
I would love to see Harris's Dumbledore fighting against Voldemort in the Order of Phenix.
Awwwww that's sad ..... So Richard Harris was actually dying when he was playing Dumbledore that's sad
Isn't it iconic that Pansy was played by a Gaunt😂😂
Tom's character being changed so drastically was ridiculous. what were they thinking
Alas *smaks his lips twice* earwax (rest in peace)
And my favorite lines by the new Dumbledore
Of cours this is happening inside your head Harry but why on earth does that mean it’s not real
YOU SHALL NOT PASS
Is it me or has anyone noticed lord Voldemort portrait in 6:08
Richard Harris was such a vastly superior Dumbledore, so close to how I imagined him to be while reading the books. Gambon’s interpretation was just off and he didn’t look the part.
I can't imagine Richard Harris having a duo with Voldemort. Michael Gambon was fit because the movie is getying darker. Yet in the Goblet of fire,he failed there.
Well Gambon suited Dumbledore in Halfbloodprince
I really didn't like Richard Harris replacement. Judging by the books Michael Gambon die a pretty bad job (just think of the world 'calmly'). Jude Law on the other hand was pretty perfect...
I would blame the director of the movie (cause he allowed that) not the actor.
@@ghost_pl9259 sure, he should have read the books though...
@@leonie5926 It wouldnt matter whether he read the books or not, if the director told him to act that differently. Director has the final say in the matter so it is his fault.
Well, it is an opinion, so i really shouldn’t comment anything mean..
since Harris died, they had no choice but to replace him
Top 9 characters you didn't know appeared in previous chapters + Dumbledore....
Richard Harris 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️
I loved Dawn French in the third movie as The Fat Lady. Too bad that was the only appearance she made. Though I did like the actress who played her in the first film too, a good introduction. Though I always remember the times when Harry would sneak out and the Fat Lady talked in her sleep or would get upset in the books.
I think michael Gambon was a better Dumbledore because Richard Harris was not a kind of man who could have done those darker roles in movies like 8,6,5 etc.
Lake if you agree
I understand that sometimes they need to switch the actors, especially for the supporting character. But I think that they should at least pay attention to the appearance of the previous actor. Angelina was fine, I did not even notice the change. Voldemort's many forms as well.
But for example Lavender - how can one change the skin colour completely? Speaking of that, I do not appreciate the change of Hermione, either. I do not care about her skin colour in general, but I don't think it's good to change it suddenly, it goes against basic logic and consistency. If they wanted to support equality etc, what about just not changing Lavender the oposite way... And there were good characters from various backgrounds (Dean, Kingsley, the Patil twins etc, the Triwizard tournament sent clear and simple message, the characters of Neville, Remus and Hermione herself were a stand against basic prejudices based on initial abilities, wealth or origin), so the point was made even without ruining the consistency...
10:21 ...that’s the same actor in both films
Honestly how many of these aside from Dumbledore you would have noticed unless you were MASSIVE HP movie fan? I certainly didnt know they had these side characters replaced who hardly had any lines in the movies. Ofc Voldemort was another major change, but since he didnt exactly have his own body until 4th movie, I kind of let that pass as minor thing.
two legendary actors: only one true dumbledore performance
you know who I mean
@Anna H. Richard Harris didn't have time to "flesh out" Dumbledore before he died, Gambon did a great job of bringing the character more to life.
Replacing Tom with Quasimodo was a bizarre change to say the least.
the actor who did Dumbledore in the first two movies passed away that's why
The second Dumbledore actor played the main villain in the movie “Toys”
Perhaps a stretch but there were two actors voicing Kreacher. The first guy died and was replaced and got a bigger part.
Not sure if it counts though!
Jamie Yeates was always Marcus Flint, they just put in the wrong actor's name in the credits of "Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone". They corrected it in "Chamber of Secrets".
I just thought they were all different, except dumbledore