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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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Student
Points: 236
shut_up_rupert says:
I thought they already picked the girl. There were like five girls or somthing.. Well anyway. I think people from australia should be able to audiution.. only if they like agree to live there during filming and everything. mm...well im bored..
good bye
:)
Posted Jan 11, 2006 at 7:45 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 384
Iwillalwaysbethere says:
I wish they would get people from the united States... it's just that i'm not blonde... There's always another movie... but none as good as this.
Posted Jan 11, 2006 at 8:44 PM EST
Student
Points: 232
Midnight_Amethyst says:
COME AS YOURSELF – STRICTLY NO MAKE-UP, NO COSTUMES, NO HIGH HEELS-I like that.
And, yeah, they did say they would announce who was going to play Luna in January, but oh well. At least we know they're not cutting Luna out all together!
Posted Jan 11, 2006 at 10:42 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 313
xKreacherx says:
I can't wait to find out who they cast as Luna. I just hope they can find someone who can pull off Luna's wackiness the right way.
Posted Jan 11, 2006 at 11:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 52
weasley_gurl says:
OOO! That'd be soooo cool...I'm blonde, between the age of 13-16 (14) but sadly I don't live in the UK or Ireland but I am part Irish and British....grrr...Try being on the other side of the world in NZ...
Haha Good luck to anyone who's trying out...!!! :)
Posted Jan 11, 2006 at 11:22 PM EST
Cryptologist
Points: 3024
Veronica Smethley says:
Wow, that's really exciting! Hope they find the perfect Luna soon!
Posted Jan 11, 2006 at 11:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1781
Professor Lou says:
I rather think it a bit sad that they won't consider someone for a part unless they are from the UK or Ireland. I had heard this before. Oh well, there goes my chance at Tonks! ;) (of course I'm only kidding, though I certainly do wish...especially after reading HBP) ;) ;)
Posted Jan 11, 2006 at 11:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1433
Emily Riddle-Godestrik says:
Wow. Goodluck to all that are going to audition. I wish i could but sadly I am Black and luna is white..But i read Lavender is black so i am going for that part. Good luck to all for Luna though..but i thought the had 5 girls already?
Posted Jan 11, 2006 at 11:58 PM EST
Singularly Gifted Witch
Points: 5157
Medea says:
I thought they narrowed it down to five girls already. Maybe they weren't satisfied with any of them. Hope they pick a good Luna.
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 4:33 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 359
Aurror_Hermione says:
im only a friend of caz, but im 12 almost 13 in march and i really really want to audition but you have to be 13, do you think they'd make any allowances if i look 13-16 please help this means sooooo much to me and i'd be so grateful to anyone who has information
thanks!!!
This has been amproved by Caz sitting next to friend.
Caz and friend
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 5:43 AM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
Girls must be aged 13-16 = I'm older than that!
Anybody who doesn't have a passport won't be seen = maybe they want to shot it outside UK?
No experience necessary = That's great opportunity for the new comer!
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 7:19 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 10
itortdanwsfitdeniswcedric says:
I know this is really mean and i probably shouldnt say it but arnt you sick of people saying how they cant make it cos theyre not a uk resident and how there to young and to old.....equally how people sayin wat they look like and how they think theyd b great for the part.........sorry to everyone but its not our problem...i no u must be upset but do you rele have to write in a forum about it!!!
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 12:34 PM EST
Squib
Points: 167
Draco_lady says:
I wish I live in UK,to be Luna Lovegoodm but I live in latinamerica!!
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 1:09 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 10
itortdanwsfitdeniswcedric says:
Here we go again. PLEASE READ COMMENT ABOVE LAST
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 1:32 PM EST
Student
Points: 269
Hermione Prefect13 says:
I could be her. too bad i dont live in the uk or ireland! man!
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 3:02 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
Shame i can't make myself younger.
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 3:54 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 10
itortdanwsfitdeniswcedric says:
Shame you cant shut up and read previos posts.
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 4:09 PM EST
Squib
Points: 101
Bekka says:
That sounds very exciting. I wish I could try out but unfortunately I live in the US and I'm not a teenager anymore. Good luck to everyone that tries out though!
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 4:36 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 26
Hogwartsdisaster says:
darn it i make two of the requirements!! if only i was british.... What would happen if i faked an accent?
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 4:50 PM EST
Squib
Points: 157
harrypotterlover1223 says:
I wish i could be luna but my parents arn't going to send me to london. Even though that would be a good birthday present.
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 6:26 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4666
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
OooH! I don't see why they're not taking anyone from the US. I mean, can't we just fake the accents? Most actors do that to fit their discription anyway! I mean, come on! My best friend...she's LUNA! She totally is! When I was reading it I called her! And she was like O M G! That's me! And I was like: I KNOW!
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 6:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4081
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
I wish I lived in the UK now. Especially London, I just love that city. I hope they pick a girl that who looks mildly like Luna does, I have a good vision of what she looks like.
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 6:53 PM EST
Heir of Gryffindor
Points: 5731
Gryffindor Lord says:
*puts on female disguise* Female voice: I am ready for my close-up now! HAHA!
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 10:36 PM EST
Substitute Chosen One
Points: 3021
Mr Fishbein says:
(Laughs)... cant wait to see what Luna is like. If i laughed at her for the book I thinks shes going to be hilarious in the movie.
That is so stupid that they are only taking people in from Ireland and the UK there are people in America that want to be in the movie. - Well it is a school for wizards and witches in the UK, so I kind of guess it would sound a bit strange with an american accent randomly in there.
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 11:52 PM EST
Substitute Chosen One
Points: 3021
Mr Fishbein says:
Shame you cant shut up and read previos posts. - its a shame some people think too much of theirselves and just want to gloat about them living in the UK.
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 11:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Supreme Mugwump says:
Open call, thousands of girls will turn up to audition for the roll, its not even an audition yet, they're just taking pictures, that means that the movie is a long way off.
Posted Jan 12, 2006 at 11:56 PM EST
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