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DECEMBER 13, 2003 at 9:26 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: This is Bradford via MuggleNet
This is Bradford has an article on the Parvati/Padma open casting call
currently going on in British schools. Casting director Shaheen Baig, is looking to fill two major roles in the fourth JK Rowling adaptation, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Miss Baig spent last week visiting schools in the area searching for the perfect pair of Asian girls to play the characters Parvati and Padma Patel. The chosen girls will have major scenes opposite the film's main stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint because they will be playing Harry and Ron's dates for the Yule Ball.
Miss Baig said:
"In this book they are actually written as twins but it has been incredibly difficult to find Asian twin girls so we decided to open it up and just find two girls. We're looking for two girls, if they happen to be sisters that would be amazing, but it doesn't really matter. We just want two good girls who have fantastic chemistry."
Shooting for the film begins in April next year and the film will be released in 2005.
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Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
Well i am neither british nor asian so there goes that...poop...grrrr that makes me mad!! that could be my chance to be on the movie but noooo...GRRRR!! o well...
Posted Dec 13, 2003 at 5:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1506
Paint Horse says:
Considering the history of those who are cast in the Harry Potter films, I will be greatly intereseted to see the final choices. Since all the other actors are more or less perfect picks, I'm confident they will do a great job.
Posted Dec 13, 2003 at 6:10 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
I don't know what ethnic group I was putting these girls in, but I never pictured Indian-Asian. Also, just because these two girls are twins, doesn't mean they have to be identical. A lot of same sex twins are fraternal, but those don't get as much attention as identical. I think just finding 2 girls that fit the bill would be great, and if they look somewhat alike, even better!
Posted Dec 13, 2003 at 6:33 PM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
Parvati, I belive, was a goddess in the Hindu religion. If anyone knows more about the origin of Parvati they are more than welcome to share it here. Whoever does get the role should be really thankful for the oppurtunity to dance with, and possibly kiss, Daniel Radcliffe. Now who will play Cho Chang?
Posted Dec 13, 2003 at 7:39 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2391
HPN4eveRon says:
I never knew they were asian?! Weird, i wish i were british! I would try out!!! :(
Posted Dec 13, 2003 at 9:38 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
I am Asian and can fake a british accent, but there would be no way in the world that I could fake that. The girls that get chosen for the part are going to be 2 lucky girls!
Posted Dec 13, 2003 at 11:41 PM EST
Student
Points: 239
bongy15 says:
It's a pity that they only allow British Asians...Oh well! Goodluck to all of those who try out for the parts! *thumbs up*
Posted Dec 13, 2003 at 11:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1645
morgana witch says:
About the only requirment I fit is that I'm a girl. I'm an only child, I live in the US, and I'm not Asian. Oh well. Whoever gets those parts are going to be soooo lucky!
Posted Dec 13, 2003 at 11:54 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23483
KT Lady says:
Ahhh! this is fantastic! It makes me wanna cry!! i love hearing about GOF news..it just makes it sound soo close ya know? WEE!!
Posted Dec 14, 2003 at 12:33 AM EST
Editor of the Squibbler
(Moderator)
Points: 2031
eudaemonia says:
M. Sebastian: Regarding the word "Oriental" I was told the politically correct term (amongst the younger population... in our area, I assume) is as what ChoChang22 says -- it's to refer to items or things, but not people. The argument I was informed of was that the term was a label that was assigned to the people, not necessarily what they wanted to be known as. (Such as the N-word for blacks, and Hispanics for Spanish-speaking people, etc.) Basically, they want to be known as a people of where they live, the more descriptive the term the better, I think. (For example, not many Canadians would like to be preferred as North Americans).
Custer: Um... I'm curious to know, how many other people overseas have gotten their moment of fame? I thought Americans were hogging all the spotlight... and if this comments board has shown anything it shows how little people overseas are being underrepresented when the majority don't even realize that India is an Asian country. The British I thought were holding up pretty well in getting their spot -- and rightfully so since the majority are actual thespians. But there are British actors in very well-known movies such as Lord of the Rings, The English Patient, Bridget Jones, Notting Hill, Shakespeare In Love, Four Weddings and a Funeral, etc....
Posted Dec 14, 2003 at 1:11 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 483
Gemmy says:
But Parati Patil and Padma are Indian! I know that that is Asian, but by Asian i am assuming they mean girls of Japanese or Chinese or Korean heritage... or arent they? Oh the lucky, lucky girls who get chosen!
Posted Dec 14, 2003 at 4:52 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
Madam Hooch says:
Have they already cazst someone for Fleur Delacour??? I wonder who that is going to be!
Posted Dec 14, 2003 at 9:57 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2162
Callie07 says:
I din't know they were asian. Thats new news to me.
Posted Dec 14, 2003 at 10:23 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1155
AFawkes05 says:
I really hate it only open to Brittain but ya have to respect the rules sometimes. If they are good in the movies, i geuss it will be worth it. When are we going to find out who they are?
Posted Dec 14, 2003 at 2:26 PM EST
Pesky Pixie Presidente
Points: 4359
Firebolt_909 says:
Dang! That's so unfair! I's Asian, BUT i don't live in Britain. Talk about bad luck!
Posted Dec 14, 2003 at 2:36 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 342
Tearbear says:
They are just trying to keep it as Potterish as possible. I mean, all the characters are from Britain/Europe etc.
Posted Dec 14, 2003 at 4:19 PM EST
Student
Points: 268
Tadhgain says:
Clarification, in Britain Asian=Indian/Middle Eastern. Oriental=what Americans call Asian...for those that got confused...
Posted Dec 14, 2003 at 10:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 606
~*~Marauderette~*~ says:
I never pictured Padma and Parvarti to be Asian either. I pictured them as airheads pretty much. Blonde too. Not that Blondes are airheads but yea...sorry if I offended anyone. And I wish I could've tried out! But again I'm not Asian (Afican American up in herrre!) or British or have a twin! Why me again!?
Posted Dec 14, 2003 at 11:48 PM EST
Student
Points: 295
Astarte says:
I hope they find twin girls, that would be the best!
Posted Dec 15, 2003 at 12:35 AM EST
Points: 9
V0xLoS says:
Oh well...I'm a full-blooded asian...but i'm staying in asia and not britain...how i wish my parents would allow me to skip school to go for those auditions...*sigh*
Actually to make things clear...indians are asians. When i read the books, their name sounded particularly indian to me. I have friends who are indians and are sisters. Look alike too. but they're also staying in asia. so that's too bad...
I really want to go for these auditions!!!!! Argh!
Posted Dec 15, 2003 at 2:30 AM EST
Witch
Points: 675
krazie4harrydanfan16 says:
I too thought that Padma and Parvati were Indian, not Asian. Oh well! Alas, I am Asian, but not British! Urgh! If only, if only... I may be a big dreamer, but what if it turns out that they absolultey cannot find the right people to play Padma and Parvati In England and they have to resort to coming to America, then maybe I have a shot! Hehe, I told you I was a big dreamer!
Posted Dec 15, 2003 at 3:25 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 559
mr. peloponnese says:
I hope they would get good ones. Parvati and Padma should be really beautiful. Good luck to everyone who will audition.
Posted Dec 15, 2003 at 5:43 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
i think it's great that British-Asian girls have the chance to shine. i don't think i've seen any major films that have British-Asian girls involved within them. i wish i had the chance to audition with my bestfriend for these two parts, but i don't think they'll be searching in australia. = (
Posted Dec 15, 2003 at 6:22 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 603
Padfoot7 says:
I didn't even know they were Asian.. is it in the books? I mean, I have read the books 11 times- you'd think I'dve picked that up.
Posted Dec 15, 2003 at 5:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 742
TigerEyez says:
I think that they mean Asian as in Indian, considerin India's in Asia and all... My best friend is Indian, so yay for Indians!!!
Posted Dec 15, 2003 at 6:43 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 306
TooOldForHogwarts says:
Whoa, I had no idea those two were supposed to be asian. What's with Rowling and asisan girls? It is cool that she adds alot of different characters and races and stuff to the books. Its a good way to show kids everyone is unique yet we are all really the same.
Posted Dec 15, 2003 at 11:10 PM EST
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