While many new film franchises may come and go, some of them will always be remembered in the memories of the fans and the audience. The Harry Potter franchise was one such cinematic experience that was loved by both adults and children alike from all over the world. And the characters that were introduced were part of the charm of the film series.
From stars like Daniel Radcliffe as the titular protagonist to Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in the roles of Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, everyone made an impact. But what we should all be grateful for is the fact that David Thewlis wasn’t selected to play Quirinus Quirrell in the first film of the franchise, otherwise, it could’ve been disastrous.
David Thewlis’ Casting As Professor Quirrell Could’ve Proved Dangerous For The Harry Potter Franchise
While Daniel Radcliffe‘s performance as The Boy Who Lived became synonymous with his name, there were several other stars that immortalized themselves in their characters in the franchise. Apart from the trinity of Harry, Hermione, and Ron, characters like Severus Snape and Albus Dumbledore are also fondly remembered by many to this day.
While all of them played a significant role in Potter’s development, only a few could do as much as Remus Lupin could. But as perfect as David Thewlis was for this role, his contributions could’ve gone to another character entirely, which could’ve spelled doom for the franchise at the end.
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Before being selected as Professor of Defence Against The Dark Arts, Thewlis had previously auditioned for the role of Quirinus Quirrell in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The character of Professor Quirrell was just as forgettable as he was terrifying, especially after removing his headgear, which was on purpose. Since he wasn’t a major player in the grand scheme of things, he was not to be taken too seriously other than the introduction to villainy. Nonetheless, Ian Hart played the role to perfection throughout the film.
But if the role had gone to the Dragonheart star, it would’ve meant he could never return to the franchise in the future. Seeing just how amazing he was in the caring fatherly figure role in the next films, it would’ve been a tragedy to lose him for such an important role this early on in the series.
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Who Was Remus Lupin In Harry Potter?
Professor Remus John Lupin was a half-blood wizard and the teacher of Defence Against The Dark Arts while also being an alum of Hogwarts as well as a former member of Gryffindor. He was also a dear friend of Lily and James Potter, the parents of Harry, and was with them as a member of The Order of The Phoenix.
During the events of The Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry finds the connection between Lupin and his parents along with their connection to Sirius Black. Here, he also finds that Lupin is inflicted with lycanthropy, which turns him into a werewolf during a full moon.
Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban, streaming on Max.
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