As a dedicated fan of the Harry Potter series, I must say that Ralph Fiennes‘ portrayal of Lord Voldemort is nothing short of extraordinary. The chilling effect he had not only on us viewers, but also on his fellow actors, is truly testament to his acting prowess.
As a dedicated gamer, I can’t help but draw parallels between my favorite villains in games and the iconic figure of Lord Voldemort. This character, masterfully crafted by J.K. Rowling and brought to life by Ralph Fiennes, sends a chill down my spine each time he graces the screen. And it’s not just me or other fans who feel this way – Fiennes, in his portrayal of Voldemort, was able to instill fear and shock not only in readers and viewers, but also in the actors who shared the screen with him in the movie series.
The actor allowed himself to improvise as Lord Voldemort on the set of Harry Potter. And Tom Felton, in his biography Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard, described how one improvisation by Fiennes surprised him and caused goosebumps on his body (via Business Insider).
In most instances, I followed the same routine when passing Voldemort: maintaining a safe distance, walking slowly with my head down, feeling slightly terrified. Each time, Ralph seemed to regard me differently. Occasionally, he’d smile at me. Other times, he didn’t. On some occasions, he’d interrupt his speech and instruct me to leave.
We’re discussing the scene from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2“, where, following Harry’s supposed defeat, Voldemort addresses his adversaries and queries who will join him. It’s at this moment that he summons Draco, who, as he walks past Voldemort, receives an embrace from him. Felton admitted that this particular scene was spontaneously acted by Fiennes, and it still sends chills down his spine.
During a single scene, I found myself walking towards him yet again, when he subtly raised his arm slightly. This tiny gesture halted me in my steps, causing me to wonder if he was intending to embrace me. Hesitant, I cautiously moved closer to him, keeping my arms at my side. He then wrapped his arms around me and delivered what might be the most uncomfortable hug ever filmed. On set, it sent shivers down my spine. For Draco, a hug from Voldemort was terrifying; for Tom, it was equally awkward. It still sends chills up my spine today.
It wasn’t until the London premiere that Felton realized this specific shot would be included in the movie. This was his first time watching it, and when he did, the discomfort he felt during filming came flooding back. In essence, he shared this awkward experience with the audience as well.
Among the 50 takes filmed, I didn’t expect they would use that particular one until I watched the movie for the first time at its London premiere. The audience was utterly still. There was an eerie, unsettling quality to that moment – it felt fundamentally wrong to witness Voldemort’s distorted display of affection. It seemed as though everyone around me was involuntarily holding their breath uneasily.
The choice to wager on that shot proved wise indeed, as it brought about quite a lot of unease. It was like watching Lord Voldemort embrace someone, which typically expresses affection, but with him, it only stirred up tension. Not only did Draco Malfoy and Tom Felton themselves feel this tension, but the audience did too.
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2024-12-17 13:33