Harry Potter and a ton of new faces
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Oh, I know you want your Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix casting
updates...and you want me to be the one who gives them to you. Perhaps I should be tortured and chained to a wall for
never diving head first into the world of Harry Potter, but I'm going to use the excuse that I'd rather wait until the
entire story is complete before dedicating every waking second to the boy. I'm crazy like that.
Regardless, it is my duty to report the movie news folks and, just 48 hours after we last left Potter casting land, there's a bunch more information to hand out. First off, for all of those fans lingering about in our comments and offering up their immense acting talent for the part of Luna, you're crap out of luck. After 15,000 girls showed up to an open casting call for the role of Luna Lovegood, an unknown 14-year-old by the name of Evanna Lynch (check out her publicity photo here) has snagged the part. In the book, this odd character (who's called the name Loony behind her back) befriends Harry and his friends.
Imelda Staunton (Nanny McPhee, Vera Drake) has been confirmed to play Professor Umbridge, a major villain in the fifth book. Probably the second most hated character in the series, many have been speculating as to who will play her. Helen McCrory (Interview with a Vampire, Casanova) will take on Bellatrix Lestrange (coolest name ever!), as one of Lord Voldemort's evil fans. Rounding out the new additions are Natalia Tena as Tonks (a shape shifting Auror) and Kathryn Hunter as Mrs. Figg (a Squib who plays a key role in a scene early on). So, are we done? Is this everyone? Are you satisfied with the choices made? Gear up people because shooting begins...tomorrow!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
2-03-2006 @ 3:04PM
Joshua K.H.P.Erich said...
It Time for JK to Tell Us what drives Harry to be the one who has the way first and why he wates for others to keep up and show what they have in a time of need.
It looks like a war of life lines.
Pleas do as I ask , Joshua
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2-04-2006 @ 12:02AM
mary root said...
when you do cast and call for the next movie email me i would like to try out for one of the parts i have always loved acting but i never made it to the big times i may have a speach impairment but i am really good at remembering things so if you would please let me know. i am from allegan michigan 49010 united states but i would really like to audition. you can also call me at 1602-421-5258 or write to me and send it to 170 arnold st allegan mi 49010. thank you mary
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2-05-2006 @ 2:12PM
Karen said...
This website does not conduct the casting, moron.
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2-05-2006 @ 2:37PM
Lily said...
Karen,
That was just rude what you said to Mary. And Mary, its not safe to give out your personal information on a forum like this. There are wack jobs out there that could look you up and hurt you.
Always be safe!!!!
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2-05-2006 @ 2:37PM
Lily said...
Karen,
That was just rude what you said to Mary. And Mary, its not safe to give out your personal information on a forum like this. There are wack jobs out there that could look you up and hurt you.
Always be safe!!!!
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2-05-2006 @ 2:38PM
Nameless said...
at any rate, they are only accepting auditioneers from the UK, unless the character is from another country. bummer...but i guess i understand why.
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2-05-2006 @ 3:59PM
Greg Clarke said...
I am an Actor. living in NY. My age range is 26-32.
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2-05-2006 @ 3:59PM
Greg Clarke said...
I am an Actor. living in NY. My age range is 26-32.
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2-05-2006 @ 4:16PM
Scot said...
Tonks is not a shape shifter - she is a metamorph magus. One who can modify their physical characteristics, but not their human form.
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2-05-2006 @ 4:26PM
Scot said...
Tonks is not a shape shifter - she is a metamorph magus. One who can change their physical features, but not their human form.
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2-05-2006 @ 5:33PM
Austin said...
i heard that the book is being divided into 2 parts. is this true? and if not, how long will the movie be/what will they be cutting out?
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2-05-2006 @ 5:45PM
yea any way said...
All the people who are trying to get auditions are morons, I mean really. Scot, you are a retard. Go back home, be a dork, and stop talking.
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2-05-2006 @ 6:14PM
yea any way said...
Yea, that shut all of you up. Yea, don't bring that back to my house.
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2-05-2006 @ 6:19PM
Glori said...
Why are they making another movie? Not to give anyone the wrong impression, I loved the fourth movie and the books, but it was way too long. Can anyone else handle sitting in a smooshed theater with someone breathing down your neck for a movie that might be over 3 hours? If were going to have another movie, do you think there can be an intermission? I ran out of popcorn near the second task.
I also felt like I was watching a movie that was incomplete. The story was very choppy. I probably wouldn't have even understood what was going on if I hadn't read the book. My boyfriend had never even picked up a Harry Potter book, just watched the movies with me. He left that theater very confused...well more so than usual. At least the special effects were great. Loved the dragons part.
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2-05-2006 @ 6:20PM
grow up said...
ok yea eny way , first yea is spelled YEAH. second you must be a little kid. third stop bullying the other children. you must be just wasting your day away sitting around infront of your computer just waiting for someone to say something that you think is dumb. now that kid is dumb. find something better to do. making fun of people is not an appropriate way to get attention. it hurts their feelings, and is a waste of time. it will only hurt you. do you want to be so angry for the rest of your life. learn how to play nice with others and go outside and play with some kids.
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2-05-2006 @ 6:20PM
grow up said...
ok yea eny way , first yea is spelled YEAH. second you must be a little kid. third stop bullying the other children. you must be just wasting your day away sitting around infront of your computer just waiting for someone to say something that you think is dumb. now that kid is dumb. find something better to do. making fun of people is not an appropriate way to get attention. it hurts their feelings, and is a waste of time. it will only hurt you. do you want to be so angry for the rest of your life. learn how to play nice with others and go outside and play with some kids.
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2-05-2006 @ 6:28PM
yeah said...
ok yeah i agree with the choppy thing , its the last director there has been 3 different directors since it started. there is a new directer this time. i do actually want them to finnish the series. if you dont want to sit through it in the theater you can always wait for it to come out on video
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2-05-2006 @ 6:36PM
yeah said...
i agree with the choppy bit. there have been three directors since it began. there is a new director for the new one. and if you dont like soitting through the movie in the theater dont go no one ever said you had too. watch it when it comes out on video
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2-05-2006 @ 6:39PM
yeah said...
and kid knock it off, i will call your mother
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2-05-2006 @ 6:50PM
Scot said...
Hey, "yea any way" you're calling me a retard? Look at what you wrote! Get back on the short bus and stop acting like anyone cares what you think. What a waste of bandwidth.
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