Thompson in HARRY POTTER 3

[Gaumont]

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First mentioned earlier this week, the casting of Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson in HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN is now confirmed by Warner Bros. Thompson is playing the part of Sibyll Trelawney, Hogwart's eccentric Professor of Divination.

"I am very excited to work with Emma," director Alfonso Cuaron said about the addition of Thompson to the cast. "She brings such life and spirit to the characters she portrays, it will be exciting to see her as Trelawney."

Filming on PRISONER OF AZKABAN continues for a June 2004 release.

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[Jake]

my little brother would care (Harry Potter fan) if he knew who she was

[corfy]

She isn't the first person who comes to mind when I think of that character, but I suppose she will do alright.