Gone Girl Rosamund Pike nearly appeared in the Harry Potter universe, at least according to some reports.
Pike was rumored to have been cast in the role of gossipy journalist Rita Skeeter in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, a part the darkly funny actress definitely would have nailed. However, apparently it wasn't meant to be, with the actress allegedly turning down the role (which eventually went to Miranda Richardson) because she thought it was too small.
According to fan blog Beyond Hogwarts, Pike said in an interview with FTV that she turned down the part because she would have minimal scenes in the movie and would have to sign onto the fifth film as well.
"I just regret not doing the movie because I love Mike [Newell] and I owe him a favor; I don't know who replaced me, but I wish her the best luck!" she reportedly said. "It's a dream to be in a Harry Potter movie, and working with Mike Newell is such an honor, I admire him a lot," a blog claims she told a British magazine.
While most of the original posts about Pike talking about the role aren't online, there remain widespread claims in the fan community that the actress turned down the part.
