When the film makers get around to making live versions of the Witch books instead of those silly cartoon versions I vote for Eileen Atkins to play Granny Weatherwax

Any suggestions for Nanny Ogg?

Sorry if this has been done before, i am new!

Never heard of her, now is everyone totally sure there's nothing to be said for Angelina Jolie as Granny Weatherwax?

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Actually if you read closely Granny is probably a very attractive woman, she despairs of having a truly witch like face,onlyher inner witch is so strong no one questions her witchness. I was thinking of someone like Vanessa Redgrave myself.

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Dame Eileen Atkins

BBC - Press Office - Cranford: Dame Eileen Atkins plays Miss Deborah Jenkyns

was very good in Cranford on the BBC and does have the right look. But I must admit to not having seen her in anything before this (well, not that I remember).

She doesn't look big enough, too frail.

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I don't know, she looks perfect for the part in that link, and I think in one of the feegle books she's described as not being very tall, she just acts like she is.
And sorry but I just can't imagine angelina with grey hair

if the world didn't suck we'd all fall off...

Angelina?

Damn Spider pig

Angelina Jolie, maljonic's suggestion

if the world didn't suck we'd all fall off...

That'll teach me to only look at the last post... and get more sleep.

Damn Spider pig

What about the big British actors like Helen Mirren (sp?) or Judy Dench? I would say Emma Thomson or Maggie Smith but having both played witches before they might be a bit familiar (it would suddenly feel like watching Nanny McPhee or Professor McGonagall (sp? again :-P) chattin to Nanny Ogg - confusing!).

And the books say Esme is actually quite striking.

And Angeline Jolie? Whaaaaaaaat? :-P

This entire thing we're involved with called the world, is an opportunity to exhibit how exciting alienation can be.

Dawn French for Nanny Ogg would be perfect. The reason I like Eileen Atkins for Granny Weatherwax is her ability to do the 'gimlet look' . She used it in spades in Cranford and her performance in that was only just short of a version of Granny Weatherwax in crinolines. Loved it.

Happy Hogwatch to everyone.

Jenny

i had a look at a few photos of eileen atkins, and you're right, she definitely looks the part!

This entire thing we're involved with called the world, is an opportunity to exhibit how exciting alienation can be.

Helen Mirren for Granny W, or Judi Dench, or Vanessa Redgrave also good. I'd say Angelina Jolie for Magrat, and give her a chance to use her comedy chops.

I would have Harriet Walters for Granny Weatherwax, she has that stern, but beautiful look, that would be ideal.
I agree with Dawn French For Nanny Ogg, a perfect match, then for Magrat, for me, it would have to be Jane Horrocks, not only a great actress, but a similar body to the description.
I would also like to suggest Katy Brand for Agnes Nitt.