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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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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1826
snapelupinfan says:
I'm looking forward to see the first photo of the girl they chose for Luna...
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 1:45 PM EST
Student
Points: 242
x_Luna_Lovegood_x says:
I'm live in the u.k,
i'm the right age,
i pretty much fit the description,
but my mum will never take me
good luck to everyone who auditions though!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 1:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2773
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
Thia should be lots of fun. I hope we get some good reports from the casting call. Luna would be such a fun character to play.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 1:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 815
Lirael says:
What I wouldn't give to be that age and in that area! Alas, they don't need a 30 year old chubby american lady... but when they do...!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 2:00 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23488
KT Lady says:
That is awesome! Lots of luck to everyone that tries out for the part :)
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 2:01 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1180
~elli~ says:
Really cool! To bad that I don't live in the UK, but I wouldn't be a good Luna anyway..
Good Luck everyone that's trying! :D
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 2:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 10
itortdanwsfitdeniswcedric says:
What to you think they will have to do in the audition?
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 2:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 508
LunaLovegoodDA says:
Wow I thought they had Luna already!! Too bad I don't live in the U.K. Good Luck to those who are trying out!!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 2:32 PM EST
Student
Points: 233
mischief~managed says:
I live in the Uk. I am between 13-16 years old. I have blue eyes and blonde hair....but i can't go! Oh well. Good luck to everyone that decides to go to the audition!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 2:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2217
Emma Louise says:
OH MY GOD I AM SOOOO GOING! YES! :D EEEE!!!
i cant wait!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 2:43 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
I thought they already had like five girls to choose from? Maybe they decided to look some more, sucks for the others then.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 2:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly 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!!!!
Well, anyway, that is soooo exciting!!!! I can't wait to find out who they will pick!!
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE~~~~~~~~~~~GO GIRLS
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 2:47 PM EST
Student
Points: 271
Moyra says:
I wish I could go!!!! Thing is i've got dark brown hair and I'm not dying it!!!!!!!!
I hope that they hold open cast auditions for other parts in movies 5 & 6 & 7!!!!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 2:49 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 613
dietbrand says:
Dammit. Why am I a boy? I would really like to be an actor in those movies. But all they seem to want is girls.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 2:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1493
Hedwig4eva says:
I'm the wrong age...the wrong nationality...and in the wrong part of the world...I guess it's three strikes and your out for me. Good luck to all the girls who are able to audition. I can't wait to see who they pick.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:01 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 466
Claire Bear luvs Potter says:
Darn it! I took voice lessons so I could have a Brittish accent. They should see girls from the USA too.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:04 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Slave
Points: 9375
Rados says:
Wahey! I want to try out for Luna...I'd be great for the part. I need to get a plane ticket, passport, and a good reason to skip school so I can go and try out. ^_^ Just kidding.
I wonder if any HPANAers are trying out...
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:05 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 76
pottersgirl87 says:
Yeah he said there was 5 chosen ones. but mabe a freak accendent and theyll let americans audition. i total agree with the bean.
i send a letter to the casting director but no reply.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:10 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1147
Spirits*of*Fire says:
I'm glad they're starting the process for OotP, I can't wait to see this movie 'cause I really liked the book. Hopefully they do Luna justice by picking someone who really can play her. I have to admit I haven't been all that pleased with some of the casting choices they made. Can't wait to see who they pick for Luna!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
I thought they would release who Luna would be already cause they were going to narrow it down from 4 or 5...Thats cool that they are seeing so many people just to make sure they got a good actress. I can just imagine what it would be like to audtition. Eeep! Good luck all you Luna ladies! Make the potterfans proud!
LUNA rocks!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 622
*Hermione!* says:
Cool. I would go but I wouldn't look right. Good luck!...I thought they already had a selection of some girls, though..
What if you live in London? Do you still need a passport??
Not that I live there or anything.
Never mind. I reread the article. I miss to much stuff if I don't read carefully. Duh.
Anyway. Good luck to everyone.
*Hermione!*
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1789
Veela~Girl says:
I'm glad that they are sticking with girls from UK and Ireland, much more authentic that way; the accent, slang, lifestyle, etc. doesn't have to be 'acted' then. I really hope someone from HPANA trys out so we can hear more about it! I'm really excited to see who they pick.
Good luck to all of you girls trying out, and keep us posted!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 718
ewfan123 says:
That is pretty sweet!!! I would soo want to play her, but I don't look anything like her and I live in the US. Maybe I'll try out for some other movie!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1952
tsvety says:
I'm not blond and I don't have grey (blue???) eyes, but still good luck to all of these girls@
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:38 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 3
ButterBeerBottle says:
Hello! I'm new here so this will be my first message :)
I'm blond,
I have the right age,
I love to play Luna,
But I live in Holland :(
Well, other girls, good luck!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:39 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
I don't get why they have to live either in Ireland or U.K. And also the age part. I once came across a thread where one of the actors that was being discussed was way older than the character was meant to be but they still casted her. So why the change of heart in the Luna character.
For me, as long as the actress is just like the character, then she'd be perfect. But it is preferable that she is near Luna's age.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:40 PM EST
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