MOIRA McTAGGART: The Official Character Discussion Thread

[gap5ewl]

Something that has been bugging me lately is the fact that we have heard absolutely NOTHING I mean NOTHING on one of my favorite non-mutant characters Moira McTaggart since her casting in August (olivia Williams is playing her if anyone forgot.) So I decided to make a thread for everybodies fav Scot to get some info on her role in the movie, Muir Island, and anything on Olivia Williams. So any news?? share it!

[cookiva]

Umm, Olivia Williams ruled in Rushmore!!!!

http://www.kinomaniak.pl/osoby/2owilliams/zdj3b.jpg

Moira!!!!

[Crimson Warrior]

I wonder if they make mention of her and prof? Or just make her an scientist? Either way I like Williams' acting style.

[cookiva]

Im really excited about her playing Moira!

[sebaa]

she is very beautifull! she is going to have a small role i think

[newwaveboy87]

Moira is one of my favorite characters from the X-comics, and i've wanted her in the series for some time, but i never really thought it would happen for some reason. and now tha it's going to happen - i feel so happy.

it's like so many of Claremont's prime storylines and characters are coming into fruition on the screen - he's almost like the god of this franchise. i love it so!

bring on Moira! and i hope they mention or show Muir Island.

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Olivia is pretty hot, and she has the perfect look for Moira. I'm unfamiliar with her acting tho.

As far as the character goes, I am also stoked that she is gonna be in it.

I'm guessing she won't have any connection to Xavier other than being a colleague tho. I don't think they will be former lovers or anything, and I hope not. That'd be weird with Stewart's and Williams' age difference, and I just think it's also unneeded to the story.

I suspect that Moira will be a scientist that Xavier knows, and he and Beast use her to discover the effects of the mutant cure. I'm hoping that she's on her mutant research facility on Muir Island. If there's no Muir Island, a part of the experience will be killed for me. Muir Island kicks ass.

Moira might also be used to help Xavier discover more about Jean's evolution as well.

Her presence is definatley one part of the movie I am looking forward to.

[GNR]

I'm guessing she won't have any connection to Xavier other than being a colleague tho. I don't think they will be former lovers or anything, and I hope not. That'd be weird with Stewart's and Williams' age difference, and I just think it's also unneeded to the story.


The age difference was always there,and even onscreen I doubt people will be grossed out.If anything it will give us more of a look into the Prof's history and character.

I'm hoping just for some subtle signs that they have known each other for a long time.Just as long as a rel'p of some kind is evident,I'll be happy.Let the fans figure it out for themselves.

I think it would be cool if they featured some Morlocks on the island as residents,just like in the comics.They wouldn't have to say they're Morlocks,maybe just show a bunch of hideous mutants in the different rooms.As they walk by,Moira can explain to the Prof or Hank how these mutants were found living in the sewers.BOOM,done.That would be pure awesomeness.

Now I'm just getting greedy,but maybe some mention of a Sean Cassidy could pop up somewhere.That would be the icing on the cake,but I'm not going to hold my breathe for it.

[cookiva]

Ok, not to burst anyones bubble, but my fav scot is Sean Cassidy!

[GNR]

Gotta love the accents they gave Moira and Sean in the cartoon.Haha.

Mooooyra!!!!Shoooooooown!!!

[Specter313]

Ok, not to burst anyones bubble, but my fav scot is Sean Cassidy!

Psst. Cookie. Banshee is Irish.

[cookiva]

Psst. Cookie. Banshee is Irish.

Oh crap...thats the meds talking

[Specter313]

http://www.psysdomain.com/picsg-m/moira2.jpg
http://xrpg.rpcommunity.com/images/moira1.jpg
http://xrpg.rpcommunity.com/images/moira.jpg
http://hyperion2000.free.fr/Bios/MoiraMacTaggert(Ultimate).JPG
http://www.marveldirectory.com/pics/picsm/mactaggartmoira.jpg
http://pics.livejournal.com/wal_lace/pic/0002a29w

[Specter313]

http://img.coxnewsweb.com/B/03/24/85/image_85243.jpg


http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/thinkfilm/the_heart_of_me/olivia_williams/heart.jpg

(I think she looks great in this pic)
http://www.impactservices.net.au/movie_list/elysianfields4.jpg

[Neto Magnus]

Umm, Olivia Williams ruled in Rushmore!!!!

http://www.kinomaniak.pl/osoby/2owilliams/zdj3b.jpg

Moira!!!!

wow, she looks so beautiful in that pic. and thanks for reminding me, I've been meaning to get the dvd for Rushmore. :up:

[HighVoltage]

Nicollete Sheridan as Moira McTaggert.

[newwaveboy87]

hows about no? and that's so wrong!

[Neto Magnus]

Nicollete Sheridan as Moira McTaggert.

forgive me if I'm wrong but when was Moira ever a hermaphrodite?

[HighVoltage]

forgive me if I'm wrong but when was Moira ever a hermaphrodite?

What is a Hermaphrodite?

[Neto Magnus]

What is a Hermaphrodite?
Definitions of hermaphrodite:

* noun: one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made
* adjective: of animal or plant; having both male female reproductive organs
example:
http://myvideostore.com/images/content/people/pics/nicollette_sheridan.jpg

[HighVoltage]

Definitions of hermaphrodite:

* noun: one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made
* adjective: of animal or plant; having both male female reproductive organs


example:




http://myvideostore.com/images/content/people/pics/nicollette_sheridan.jpg

What? She´s Not a Woman?

What Kind of Town is Hollywood?

[newwaveboy87]

no she is a woman

[chamber-music]

no she is a woman

yes but only on the outside :)

[BT18]

How dare you insult groundskeeper Willie with this thread title

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

I don't know who Nicolette Sheridan is. But the name is familiar.

And yes, Groundskeeper Willie. Everyone's really favorite Scot.

[pyromaniac]

^

Desperate Housewives.

[ljr]

They do need to include muir island,but knowing all them they won't.If they do go with the relationship btw xavier and moira-she will appear in flash back,otherwise the age difference will look ucky.

[Retroman]

I hope Muir Island is featured in this movie.:)

Muir Isle
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/1303/muir9yo.gif

HISTORY AND BRIEF EXPLANATION
Since its inception, Muir isle, located off the northwestern crest of Scotland, has been the linchpin of the X-Men's support operations. Under the auspices of Dr. Moira MacTaggart and the European Cooperative of Biological Arts and Sciences, the generic research facility is recognized around the world as the primary information warehouse for mutant related studies. Unfortunatelt, the ever present prevalent state of human/mutant relations precludes any public affiliation between the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning and this organization.

Dr. MacTaggart has spent a lifetime concentrating her formidable intellect and resources on unlocking the key to genetic anomalies. Before its partial demolition and reconstruction, Muir Isle engaged in the study of many of the world's most powerful mutants. On occasion, and over the strenuous objections of Dr. MacTaggart, the complex has been used as a temporary holding facility for certain criminally inclined mutants.

The mercifully slow progression of the mutagenic deceleration disorder known as the Legacy Virus has become paramount to Dr. MacTaggart and her staff. Working closely with Henry McCoy (Beast), and Forge, everyone agrees that the first priority is discovering how the disease is spread among the mutant populace. Muir Isle is also heavily involved in the treatment of disease in the sincere hope that they can contain the genocidal aspects of the Legacy Virus before it mutates to a point capable of infecting homo sapiens.Source: http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Zone/4005/places/muir.html?200517

[Chamber_UK]

Most of u are thinking that Moria and Xavier are going to be nothing more then aquaintances in the film. But i'm thinking hey maybe more, Moria looks quite upset at the funeral scene in the trailer suggesting there might be more of a relationship between her and the x-men at least.

And from a script point of view, it make more sense to present the character with history and just introduce her without having to produce a formalised introduction in a film that will be short on time with so many characters (like what they've done with Beast)

[newwaveboy87]

we've been told that Moira and Xaiver are former lovers in the film.

[GNR]

we've been told that Moira and Xaiver are former lovers in the film.

When and by who?I'm missed out on this.

[newwaveboy87]

when she was first cast by IGN, and later by Entertainment Weekly.

[GNR]

Nice,Xavier's going to get some TNA.

[newwaveboy87]

FORMER lovers.
keyword there.

he GOT some TNA

[chamber-music]

cool they could so do an excalibur spin off with moria, nightcrawler, colossus and shadowcat.

[Aquaman]

ya know, I never thought of that idea. As horribly unlikely that is to ever happen, it would be really cool to see.

[Dark Beast]

Nah... I'm not a fan of Excalibur, exept for the REALLY absurd issues.

[kakashi]

How dare you insult groundskeeper Willie with this thread title


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/morbius/180px-Groundskeeper_willie.jpg

I agree!!

[The Guard]

My favorite Scott is Scott Summers. Oh...Scot.

[N_z0]

when she was first cast by IGN, and later by Entertainment Weekly.

I don't know about EW mentioning it but it's certainly just speculation on IGN's part (http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/641/641846p1.html):

Finally, British actress Olivia Williams has been cast as Dr. Moira MacTaggert. The Marvel Database Project reminds us that, in the comics, the Nobel Prize-winning Moira was a former lover of Professor X's who ran a mutant research center on Muir Island in her native Scotland. She also also the mother of the mutant known as Proteus. Moira died after discovering a cure for a new strain of the Legacy virus.

Nevertheless, I still believe that their relationship will be touched upon.

[newwaveboy87]

it has to be. that's the only explaination i can think of for Moira showing up at the Memorial scene.

former lover of Xaiver's, who knew his original students - Jean, Cyclops, Storm, and Beast.

[N_z0]

it has to be. that's the only explaination i can think of for Moira showing up at the Memorial scene.

Fair enough but you said it said it as fact that the IGN article points out that Xavier and Moira are former lovers in the film when they were just quoting a comic book origin of the character.

former lover of Xaiver's, who knew his original students - Jean, Cyclops, Storm, and Beast.

Not necessarily. She could still interact with the mutant community (and thus, to those who have taken it upon themselves to be their voice, the X-men) without being a former lover to Xavier.

[newwaveboy87]

then why would she be at the memorial service if she's just a supporter of the mutant cause?

the article is old, i thought it said it was fact. forgive me lapse memory on that one.:p

[N_z0]

then why would she be at the memorial service if she's just a supporter of the mutant cause?

She doesn't have to be a former lover. She can just be a friend to Xavier and his X-men.

But i digress, as again i actually want her to have relationship with Xavier, current or otherwise, either in passing mention or in how they interact. But as have been done in the past, the ones in charge will always alter character relationships, histories to suit the movie.

the article is old, i thought it said it was fact. forgive me lapse memory on that one.:p

count me as a victim of that sometimes too. :p

[newwaveboy87]

for some reason, i don't think they're going to alter the Moira/Xaiver relationship. it's just such a big part of both of the characters history.

[newwaveboy87]

some pictures of Moira for your enjoyment.
http://marvel6.fcpages.com/graphics/moira.jpg

http://www.rayeye.nl/homepage%20plaatjes/moiramactaggart-k.jpg

http://hyperion2000.free.fr/Bios/MoiraMacTaggert.JPG

[Superman \S/]

Olivia was a great choice for the character.

[newwaveboy87]

she was/is.
i kinda wanna see her in that yellow suit for some reason...:confused:

[Retroman]

Bumping back this old thread.:)

I haven't seen much discussion about Moira but then again we don't know much about her role do we?

I wonder if they will feature Muir Island in the film?

[WorthyStevens]

Bumping back this old thread.:)

I haven't seen much discussion about Moira but then again we don't know much about her role do we?

I wonder if they will feature Muir Island in the film?

Maybe even a mention of Kevin?

[Iceman/Psylocke]

I can't remember hearing anything at all about her role in the film

No idea what she might do

[DarkDog]

she's on the funeral scene... that's all i know :p

[phoenix_force]

well i posted a question asking about her to simon in the x-verse i had forgetten all about her lol she sure hasn't bee nseen or been heard of outside the funeral..

[Retroman]

Maybe even a mention of Kevin?
Maybe and something about Muir Island at the very least.

[TNC9852002]

I wonder if she'll actually have a true Scottish inflection in the movie..

I wonder if there'll be any chance of a quick moment between her and Siryn or Wolfsbane..

-TNC

[Specter313]

I wonder if she'll actually have a true Scottish inflection in the movie..

I wonder if there'll be any chance of a quick moment between her and Siryn or Wolfsbane..

-TNC

I hope so, that's one of the more defining parts of her character. Plus it would be great to hear her go off on one of her Scottish rants in real life. :D

[phoenix_force]

i asked simon about her and he said someething like she will have a very improtaint role in this film or something like that..

[spideyboy_1111]

i forget, how'd moira die in the comics?

her slight return in House of M: Exiles i enjoyed alot

[Specter313]

i forget, how'd moira die in the comics?

her slight return in House of M: Exiles i enjoyed alot

Well, she was the first human the contract the Legacy Virus, but Mystique blew up her lab before she could find a cure and she died from those injuries.

[N_z0]

I wonder if she'll actually have a true Scottish inflection in the movie..

I wonder if there'll be any chance of a quick moment between her and Siryn or Wolfsbane..

-TNC

First we actually have to find out if Wolfsbane is even in this movie for that to actually be possible. :p

[TNC9852002]

Well, that goes without saying...(i know wat ur up to :wolverine :p)

But if you remember, Wolfsbane was to have a cameo in X2...(uh, I think). Wasn't she in a deleted scene?

-TNC

[N_z0]

Well, that goes without saying...(i know wat ur up to :wolverine :p)

What am i actually up to? I don't even know. :p

But if you remember, Wolfsbane was to have a cameo in X2...(uh, I think). Wasn't she in a deleted scene?

-TNC

Oh yeah. I think the same actress is back for X3. My bad.

Revel in this victory TNC, as this will be your last...

What was i talking about again?

[chaseter]

I think she will analyze the cure.

[spideyboy_1111]

I'd like to see her take over the professor's role.. if he dies.. bring in banshee and have her study a deflected multiple man

[LMason]

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,14929-2167693,00.html

Among recent pleasures were a five-week trip to South Africa and Madagascar to film last night’s BBC One drama Krakatoa: The Last Days — “My biggest parenting shame to date”. Also due this month is X-Men 3, in which she plays the small (“but very important!”) role of Dr Moira McTaggart.

“It’s a weird thing, innit? Your LA agent rings you up and says the director of the new X-Men movie is a huge Rushmore fan and wants you in the film. And you’re sitting in London with your baby and they say they’ll fly you out, first class, you’ll have a week in Canada and a scene with Patrick Stewart, we can’t tell you what it is because it’s so top secret. Of course you say yes. And I had the most fantastic time.”

[Specter313]

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,14929-2167693,00.html

Among recent pleasures were a five-week trip to South Africa and Madagascar to film last night’s BBC One drama Krakatoa: The Last Days — “My biggest parenting shame to date”. Also due this month is X-Men 3, in which she plays the small (“but very important!”) role of Dr Moira McTaggart.

“It’s a weird thing, innit? Your LA agent rings you up and says the director of the new X-Men movie is a huge Rushmore fan and wants you in the film. And you’re sitting in London with your baby and they say they’ll fly you out, first class, you’ll have a week in Canada and a scene with Patrick Stewart, we can’t tell you what it is because it’s so top secret. Of course you say yes. And I had the most fantastic time.”

Very interesting that she actually has a scene with Xavier, when so many people have been saying that she's only there for Xavier's memorial.

[berzerko89]

I hope they give her at least three lines, lol.

[Specter313]

Olivia Williams is a total MILF.

[Norkie]

Olivia Williams is a total MILF.
lol.:up:

[spideyboy_1111]

she was spot on moira.. i loved it, and hope shes in another X-movie

[theJust]

i was really surprised they let her do the accent! i was stoked!
too bad it wasnt the same for peter/piotr

[spideyboy_1111]

well you can blame singer for that... Cudmore tried it out, but singer said no during X2's filming

[theJust]

i blame Singer for Everything wrong in life, trust me.

[spideyboy_1111]

haha :D, i feel ya

[Retroman]

Was she supposed to be at Muir Island?We never really see an exterior shot of the place...

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/5091/dsc04079edited2yz.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.com/X-Men-3-OLIVIA-WILLIAMS-Dr-Moira-MacTaggart-AUTO-Card_W0QQitemZ6285641544QQihZ010QQcategoryZ48829QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[LEX]

I assumed she was at the Muir Island whenever she's in the hospital room. She looks great in that pic.

[TrailerMusic]

she was spot on moira.. i loved it, and hope shes in another X-movie

I want her to join the Mansion as a Teacher permanately when Professor X returns :up: That School does have a few spots open

[Angamb]

I've noticed Moira looks like Famke in X1, in the infirmary scenes.

Doesn't she is a little young for the character?

Although I like her, I liked her. But she deserved a little more. I think should have been at least one scene between her and Xavier, maybe with Beast too, in a lab.

[DarknessOfDeath]

I've noticed Moira looks like Famke in X1, in the infirmary scenes.

Doesn't she is a little young for the character?

Although I like her, I liked her. But she deserved a little more. I think should have been at least one scene between her and Xavier, maybe with Beast too, in a lab.

yeah.. probably cause of the Dr. Coat ;) hehehe. Famke wore it in the first one. hehehee. Moira is so hot... I liked her. too bad we didn't see more of her.