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Rik Mayall (7 March 1958 - 9 June 2014) was an English actor and comedian. He played Peeves the Poltergeist in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone; however, his scenes were cut from the finished film.
Mayall was cast as the poltergeist Peeves in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001), the first of the Harry Potter films, although all of his scenes were cut from the film. [34] He had not been made aware that his scenes had been cut until the full film was officially unveiled at the premiere. [ 35 ]
Jan 2, 2022 · Chris Columbus, the director of the 2001 film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, has called for the release of his original three-hour cut of the film.
Oct 30, 2023 · Fitting of the poltergeist, the truth behind that wasn't exactly simple; while English actor Rik Mayall was cast as Peeves the poltergeist for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, all of his scenes were cut without his knowledge.
Jun 14, 2023 · The late British comedian Rik Mayall spent three weeks filming the first 'Harry Potter' film. Here's why his performance as 'Peeves' didn't make the cut.
Sep 2, 2023 · Rik Mayall was cast as Peeves in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, but his scenes were cut. This was confirmed by an uploaded video that revealed the comedic actor speaking on his part...
Feb 28, 2022 · Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone's original 3-hour cut can finally offer justice to Rik Mayall's Peeves the Poltergeist, following Return to Hogwarts' touching In Memoriam tribute.
Feb 24, 2023 · Here is how Peeves actor Rik Mayall behaved on set of Harry Potter, according to the cast, and why the character ended up cut from each of the films.
Apr 16, 2023 · Rik Mayall had the role in the movie, and Chris Columbus even shot scenes with the actor. Unfortunately, Peeves' scenes didn't make the movie's final cut, but Columbus recently said in an interview that he wants the original three-hour version with Peeves released .
Jul 21, 2023 · Rik Mayall revealed how he was cut from the final version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone despite filming for three weeks. The late comic and actor, who died in 2014 aged 56, was cast...
