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JANUARY 10, 2006 at 12:19 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: CBBC Newsround
Warner Bros. are holding an open casting call for the character of Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on Saturday, according
to CBBC Newsround.
Girls must be aged 13-16 and have a valid passport. The casting call will be at Hall Westminster, Storey's Gate, in London:
Applicants should bring a passport to prove their age, and dress warmly - there could be a long wait!
Anybody who doesn't have a passport won't be seen, and neither will girls who don't live in the UK or Ireland, and Luna is the only part they're looking for.
Warner Bros. will be taking photos and calling back girls they're interested in for a proper audition.
For the full address, click through to CBBC's article. Thanks to them for sending the tip!
UPDATE: A video of the news report is now available where CBBC Newsround spoke with the Harry Potter film casting director, Fiona Weir, who had this to say about casting for Luna Lovegood:
[Luna]'s very otherworldly, she's not like anybody else. She's almost an outsider who likes to watch people and she's slightly detached from the world. And she's a very interesting and unusual girl so it's that sort of quality we're looking for.
We have met lots of fantastic girls... but holding an open call is just a way of us making sure there isn't anyone we might have missed. No final decisions have been made.
UPDATE #2: WB sent us the official notice, which adds:
No experience necessary
COME AS YOURSELF – STRICTLY NO MAKE-UP, NO COSTUMES, NO HIGH HEELS.
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Squib
Points: 108
PuRpLe PrInCeSs says:
I wish I was from the UK or Ireland...but I'm Australian :( such a shame. Good luck to anyone auditioning!!!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 7:54 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 406
GinnyPotter6 says:
OHHHHH! Can't wait till the movie come out!!! I wish to live in UK!! =( Anyway, good luck to everyone who's gonna try!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 7:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 745
Mrs._Sirius says:
That would be so much fun, just to go. I wish I could go too! Unfortunely, I am way, way too old, and I live in the US. Oh well, I am not the only one who would love to go and cant. Thanks again HPANA for keeping us up with the news!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 7:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
If only I was British and was in another world like Luna...I wonder how that Gryffindor lion's hat is?!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 8:02 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ambassador
Points: 3243
Nevar says:
Sometimes people swear I'm not from Earth...but that's not the point. I'm a full blooded American, and there's nothing I can do about it. Oh well.
Good luck to anyone who tries out!
N
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 8:19 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom says:
I really would want to be Luna, but I do not live in UK or I rland!!!!!!!!!
I hope they choose a good Luna!!!!
good luck-111
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 8:23 PM EST
Squib
Points: 111
mysstyff says:
I wish I fit her description...I would love to try out.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 8:32 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 53
Do It Again Krum! says:
Thats quite cool!! Its like a bunch of Luna Lovegood there!! jajaja
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 8:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 510
Livian Silver says:
I think I would make a good Luna, except for two thing - I live in Australia and I'm older than the age they're looking for. Ruddy Bah!
I'm sure most people have has Luna moments, or even days or months... :) I hope they pick someone who looks like the image I have in mind. Almost like a 14 year old Trewlany (but more watcher type rather than spaced out), who occasionally wears her hair in three or more braids, and always has extra hair bands in her hair and on her bag "as you never know when you're going to need them..."
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 8:47 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3045
Tinker.belle says:
Wooow!! I want to see Luna, she is one of my favorite characters and I hope she is just like the book describes her.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 9:00 PM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Ooooh... They are looking for more Luna's.... Hehehe. I htought they previously said that they have narrowed their search to 5 girls... Oh well. Gives more people a chance to be her. I hope she does look like Luna Lovegood.
~MP~
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 9:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1872
Potter Luver says:
Arrrrggghhh why do you have to be English or Irish?! This sucks... Mind you I'm not at all what I think Luna would look like... Brown hair, normal eyes, you know, not at all like Luna, but I'd still try... But this SUCKS!!!!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 9:09 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Oh wow!!! What a fantastic opportunity for someone in the UK. What makes this so great is that another unknown child can become a superstar. I wonder who it will be. he he he... it could be you.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 9:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1345
Dracos_Gurl13 says:
Why can't I live in the UK? What is wrong with the world? Ahhh! Good luck to the girls applying and I wish I were you!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 9:32 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 29
Tayce says:
I wish I fit the description of Luna... Darn!
But to those who actually are going, best of luck!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 9:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
LuNaWaNaBe says:
AHHHHHHH!!!!! If I could I would get on a plabe tp london(that is if they accepted people from the US) But they dont so now I will go cry. :(
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 9:35 PM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
I bet that would be one interesting casting call to see. I would think they'd draw some pretty "out there" people for that part. Can't wait to see who they choose.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 9:53 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
Cornelia Welsh Green says:
You know its going to be someone we havent heard of and Im glad. I do hope their choice doesnt kick them you know where.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 10:00 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 446
Phoenix Lament <3 says:
I thought they had 5 girls already!!!
Well...probably just a rumor right?????
Oh by the way ....Is anyone going?????......If you are GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 10:04 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2469
Fat Lady Sings says:
I hope that I like the actress who gets cast in the part. I can see where portraying Luna successfully would be tricky.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 10:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2231
Harry's Detour says:
I love that the potential girls are ordered to wear no makeup, costumes, or high heels! Just be yourselves. That would be so fun to observe as a HP fan...casting a character like Luna. Awesome. Can't wait to see her!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 10:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1370
hellothere says:
Good luck to anyone who is planning on going to the audition. That sounds so cool! I am not a resident of the U.K though, I live in the US, otherwise I so would go!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 10:19 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
I am so glad that they are keeping the character only a british or irish girl. That makes the movies better that all the characters are british...
I can't wait for the movie
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 10:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 592
DracoFanatica says:
I kinda want to go but i know there is no way i could be Luna. First of all I don't live in the UK and second i'm chinese so i wouldn't look like Luna at all. I hope they pick someone good though.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 10:29 PM EST
Student
Points: 216
SirenaAzul says:
I want to wish all the girls that go out good luck, best to all of you. I'm sure they will choose the best one for the part.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 10:31 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 418
harry_rox11 says:
WOW!!!! i really really really really wish that i lived in UK and i wish i was 13 even though i will be in like 4 months!!!! Ah well. Hope they get the right one!!!! i think blake lively would be a perfect luna!!!!!
Cya
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 10:33 PM EST
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