Though Snape is one of Harry Potter's most essential characters, the movies often kept him to the wayside. Rickman was well-known for his ability to bring characters to life with far more depth than they had on the page this was evident from his first onscreen role in Die Hard. This was after he was diagnosed with cancer, and he wrote on January 30, 2006:Īlan Rickman Was Essential To The Harry Potter Franchise However, when it came time to work on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Rickman opted to stick with the role. During the fourth film in 2004, Rickman wrote he felt " so shafted" with his role. In an extended excerpt shared by The Guardian, entries from over the years offer glimpses of Rickman's time on Harry Potter. Set to debut next month, Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman is a collection of the late actor's personal thoughts, which he intended to publish before his death. Related: Why Alan Rickman Was The Only Actor To Get Harry Potter Spoilers However, his misgivings lingered throughout, and new writings have offered insight into how he felt. It was only when Rowling told him the truth behind Snape's arc - that he was in love with Harry's mother Lily - that Rickman felt persuaded to sign on. In the case of Harry Potter's Snape, the actor was open about his hesitance to play the character initially. Nevertheless, his legacy has lived on through his many beloved roles. Rickman passed away in 2016 after a private battle with cancer.
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