10 Harry Potter Movie Changes That Went Too Far

10. An Angrier Dumbledore

Veteran actor Richard Harris’ critically acclaimed depiction of Hogwarts principal professor Dumbledore won over both book fans and film viewers with its warm-hearted charm, but unfortunately the actor’s untimely passing meant the role was recast after Home Alone director Chris Columbus’ first two instalments.

The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover villain Michael Gambon may have seemed like an odd casting choice, but the more gruff and taciturn iteration of the character soon developed an identity of his own.

Despite this, there were a few infamous incidents in which Gambon’s portrayal took too many liberties. Chief amongst these was Dumbledore’s calm questioning of Harry after the Goblet of Fire produces his name becoming a barnstorming interrogation.