The following characters have roles in the book version, and have appeared in previous films, but may not reprise their role. The character they play may also be cut.

Ernie Prang Jimmy Gardner Cut

Stan Shunpike Lee InglebyCut

Rita Skeeter Miranda RichardsonCut
Bozo the PhotographerRobert WilfortCut



Though they may merely have one fleeting appearance in the book, there are some characters that are in Order of the Phoenix who have not been cast, and, if casting announcements remain as they are now, are cut from the film adaptation. They are:
Mundungus Fletcher
Mr. Prentice
Elphias Doge
Hestia Jones
Emmaline Vance
Dedalus Diggle,
Walburga Black
Bill Weasley,
Eric Munch,
Perkins,
Sorting Hat
Professor Binns
Peeves,
Katie Bell
Alicia Spinnet
Michael Corner
Terry Boot
Dennis Creevey
Lavender Brown
Marietta Edgecombe
Willy Widdershins
Anthony Goldstein
Warrington,
Montague
Theodore Nott
Phineas Nigellus Black
Dilys Derwent
Everard
Armando Dippet
Broderick Bode
Frank and Alice Longbottom
Miriam Strout
Augusta Longbottom
Madam Puddifoot
Augustus Rookwood
Fortescue
Griselda Marchbanks
Professor Tofty
Millicent Bulstrode
Antonin Dolohov
Jugson
Mulciber
Avery
Rodolphus and Rabastan Lestrange
Williamson

ALSO

The following characters have roles in the book version, and have appeared in previous films, but may not reprise their role. The character they play may also be cut



Walden Macnair Peter Best - Will probably be cut or recast

Gilderoy Lockhart Kenneth Branagh - Lockhart was originally in the first draft of the script;[3] no news if he's been taken out of the script or if Branagh will return

Miles Bletchley David Churchyard - Churchyard's previous appearance was cameo; Bletchley could be cut or recast

Nearly Headless Nick John Cleese - Recent rumours have suggested he may return[4]

Susan Bones Eleanor Columbus- If the crew wants a big DA class she might be included; her role could be cut. If she is to be given any lines, she will be recast as per Rowling's request for an all-British cast

Katie Bell Emily Dale - No news, almost absolute that she will be recast or cut; her previous appearance was cameo

Alicia Spinnet Rochelle Douglas -No news, almost absolute that she will be recast or cut; her previous appearance was cameo

Ernie Macmillan Louis Doyle -No news from Doyle, will most likely be cut; however, he has a fair number of lines at the Hog's Head and other small scenes

Adrian Pucey Scot Fearn -Fearn's previous appearance was cameo; Pucey could be cut or recast

Firenze (voice)Ray Fearon -No news from Fearon or about Firenze being in the film

Bill Weasley Richard Fish -Fish would be willing to play Bill in the fifth film, though no news if he's not in the script

The Fat Lady Dawn French - No news whether French (or Elizabeth Spriggs, who also portrayed the role inPhilosopher's Stone) will return, or if the Fat Lady will make an appearance in the film

Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody Brendan Gleeson - Seems enthusiastic to return[5]


Cornelius Fudge Robert Hardy - No news whether the character will be included or if Hardy will return

Roger Davies Henry Lloyd-Hughes - His previous appearance was a cameo, he will most likely be recast or cut

Poppy Pomfrey Gemma Jones - Has made no reappearance since Chamber of Secrets, and unlikely to now, so role most likely will be recast or cut

Dobby (voice)Toby Jones -Dobby will most likely be cut due to the narrowing down of the script

Pomona Sprout Miriam Margolyes - Margolyes has fended off rumours in the past of a return, stating that she doesn't intend to return


Colin Creevey Hugh Mitchell - Will most likely be cut due to the narrowing down of the script

Irma Pince Sally Mortemore - No news from Mortemore, Pince could be recast or more likely cut

The Sorting Hat (voice)Leslie Phillips - Will most likely be cut due to the narrowing down of the script

Justin Finch-Fletchley Edward Randell - Will most likely be cut due to the narrowing down of the script

Hannah Abbott Charlotte Skeoch - If the crew wants a big DA class she might be included; the role might all be cut due to the narrowing down of the script

Lavender Brown Jennifer Smith - It is almost sure that Smith will not return, as her appearance in PA was a brief cameo; the role might also be cut

Millicent Bulstrode Helen Stuart - Stuart's previous appearance was a cameo; Bulstrode will probably be cut or recast

Madam Hooch Zoe Wanamaker - Wanamaker has remained venomous against HP producers, and claimed she was paid very little. She has made no appearance since PS and her role is minor, so she is unlikely to return

Arthur Weasley Mark Williams - No news if Williams will return

Lee Jordan Luke Youngblood - Will probably be cut as he has not appeared since CS even though Quidditch scenes have been filmed in movies since then. He may appear again, though, as his character assists Fred and George Weasley, whose most important roles are in this film.



WHAT THE HELL ARE WE LEFT WITH?

 

To the best of my memory...
Advise from the author of "the unbearbale lightness of being" to the director of same film "edit mercilessly", said director did so and was able to produce a film that gave the viewer that read the book a good feeling about the book to film translation. I guess there is alot of stuff that could be cut, but I am glad I don't have to make those choices, I would do stuff like change the broomride to grimwalde place to a portkey sans special effects to the opening scene and get the story moving.
It could work, but folks would be unhappy.

What would you cut, what do you think is goin to left out of the film?

 

There's so much worth cutting in OotP that the director's gonna have a pretty easy time chopping it up. I have a sneaky feeling there won't be a DA...

 

I think there could be a DA, but it will be either ridiculously large (like half th eschool) or ridiculously small (the six who went to the depeartment of mysteries with Harry).

 

jeez

i liked mr. weasley too bad hes gone i thought he was a great representation of the character

kind of weird not to have fudge though

i bet all the cuts are because the final battle must be very long (i hope it is we haven't really seen any real wizard duels)

plus we get to see harry fuck up dumbles shit at the end.

 

Wow, a movie that will have only Dumbledore, Snape, Umbridge, Harry, Hermione and Ron. Oh, and Voldemort and about half of his followers. This movie is going to be so bad.

 

How can they not include Fudge?

 

No, Dolohov. Damn it. I wanted to see him blast Hermione into the wall.

 

I know Luna's still there so we'll have her. The DA might just be cut out because JK was an idiot and left Harry with Snape for a year to learn defense.

 

How can they take out Fudge? How is Harry going get his little slap on the wrist in the beginning if they take it out? Are they going to skip the whole Dementor thing is the beginning?

Plus all the people they are taking out, this movie is shaping to be badd.

 

Wait. Lavender Brown is blonde right? Blonde, blue eyes, huge boobs, extremely hot. If that's the case, then what the fuck is this?

 

Did she ever really get described in the real HP books? I pictured her the way you wrote, but excuse me if I am mistaken but she's really never been described. For all we know she could look like that. Highly doubtful though.

 

I swear though I've seen somewhere Hermione say she is just a blonde bimbo. I think it was HBP when Ron was with her.

Just saw something. This is a site obsessed with Lavender and Ron. http://obsessed.potterworldonline.com/wonwon/

She's blonde in the picture.

 

Mugglenet.com have given a list of roles and actors that are all either confirmed, announced or assumed, including Tonks, Bellatrix, young Sirius, young pettigrew( who looks nothing like he should, IMO) and a few others. It also has info on the actor as well as links to IMDB profiles and/or interviews.