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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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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
Student
Points: 290
hairypawter90 says:
xo_bir:
I personally think that warner brothers is doing the right thing. They want to be true to the book and I think that is the way to do it. People from America or other parts of the world most likely don't have the best accent they want. Luna is a light skinned british teenage girl, and i dont blame them for trying to find exactly that. though I am a little dissapointed I can't go, I respect and support that desision completely.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:42 PM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4665
Hoots says:
I can't wait to see who they cast!!! Luna is one of my favorites.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:43 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 10
itortdanwsfitdeniswcedric says:
What do you think you have to do in the audition?
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 604
*Top Gun Girl* says:
Bet the area around the casting call is going to be crazy! I wouldn't want to be in charge of security there.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:50 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2233
Lilaclumos says:
Aaahh, that would be so cool to audition. But I will never get there. Oh well, I can dream . . .
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 517
I <3 Rupert Grint says:
I hope they dont pick an irish girl they have the worst accents that dont fit with the movie. Like chos accent what was up with that?
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:58 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5256
juliebug04 says:
Well, personally, I would be offended as a fan if they picked ANYONE from outside the UK to play Luna. I think it would be a slam to the books that we all love and it would not do justice to the character at all. I think they are awesome for taking that stand and making the films closely aligned with the books.
Are their any American witches and/or wizards mentioned at the school? NO...they probably have their own school, as does France and Eastern Europe.
Good for them, and Good Luck to all HPANA members that audition!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:59 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1077
ymn11 says:
Luna Lovegood is a good and odd character. They will have to hire someone who brings both these items to the table for her personality. It will good to find out who will be luna lovegood.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 3:59 PM EST
Seeker of the Wands
Points: 18200
SunbeamVi says:
I want to wish everyone good luck, who attends the open casting call for Luna Lovegood. I can't wait to see who is finally chosen.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 613
chrissytine says:
I they are still holding open aditions for parts how are they going to be able to start fliming in february? They have to let who ever is Luna at least get fimlar with her lines.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:01 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
I know this girl in a year below me and I think she would be really well for Luna if she could go,but I doubt she would fly all the way from Ireland to go thee and I dont think she a big HP fan.Oh well,I wouldn go anyway cause im not a luna,I`m defienly an Hermione!
Anyway,thats good news.And they hav`nt started filming yeay,have they?? Anyway,I think its good that they have picked it this way so everyone has a chance.
Good luck to everyone trying!!
*Jamie*
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 534
mrs radcliffe/potter says:
Cool! I hope she's just like I imagine her, it would be soOoO nice to be her asfther all, who's Harry's date for the Slug parties? Dah! her!
PS.i would love to be her, i just need to be blonde!
PS. didnt they already cast Luna? Did they chaqnge their minds? MMM i wonder......
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 640
RMSginnay says:
Oooooo, sounds so exciting, too bad I'm not british, or the right age, or blond...oh well. I wish everyone great luck who is trying out!!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 399
pixichik118 says:
Good Luck to everyone trying out for the part!
I really do hope they manage to find a perfect girl for the part.
I would be immensely dissapointed if they don't get her just right. They should. They have the right time and resources and things.
If LUNA's out there in the UK, she better go and get herself in that audition!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Didn't they already say they cast Luna? Well whatever I couldn't audtions anyway since i live in the states.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 574
TroubledVeela says:
Mmm how exciting. I love pre-production jitters. Good girl Fiona Weir; I think expanding the circle of possible candidates is a good thing, and hopefully will lead to some better casting (the previous two movies were bearable but not quite up to what it could've been). And I do hope we get some queue pictures/interviews etc of fans going for it. Too bad I'm in NYC at the moment; I'd love to see how much longer the lines are for this casting as the criteria's a bit broader than for the minority characters.
Good luck to those who apply and can make it to the open call. And don't despair if you don't make it, there are other movies you can audition for no matter what country you're in (albeit not with the same pedigree as the HP series).
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 978
Jaclyn Potter says:
Why do I live in Canada!? I wish I could audition! It would be a dream come true! AAAAA!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:14 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2081
kermittounette says:
There wasn't five girls alreay selected? Yes she's got to be like that, Luna is so special and particular... only one great girl would fit for that role! Can't wait to see her!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:19 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3277
Tenshi says:
Oh I'd like to get a part in the movies, but I don't look anything like Luna.... I'm Asian... :)
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:20 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1104
Ravenclaw Tower Dude says:
I'm glad that they are having an open casting call, only the best should be allowed to play Luna!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:23 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
i cant wait to see what Luna is going to look like. i have it in my head but we'll see what shes going to look like.
thats one lucky girl though who gets to be her! i would chew off my arm to have a part in the HP movies. uhhhhh not really but you get the picture.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 869
kat_snowyowl says:
It is so irritating. My family immigrated from Scotland and Ireland, not long before I was born. I fit the whole description of Luna, but... (sorry, had to whinge and get that off my chest)
Oh well. It is good they're keeping it in the UK, otherwise the films just wouldn't be British boarding school.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:24 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2624
ravenmadluna says:
If only I was 16, lived in the UK, and was remotely good at acting Ide be one happy girl! I cant wait to see who they cast for the part, she better be good!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
That is so amazing!!! I would love to be there and see how the auditions go! Just think Luna auditions! I really just want to pull up a chair and watch hee hee!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 925
loony_futuregirl2 says:
I was climbing up the hard overhanging wall in rock climbing when my friend el shouted did you see newsround>? They're doing an open casting call for Luna Lovegood. I fell off and kicked my friend Jess in the head. I'm phoning my dad to ask him to take me now. I'll let you know what he says. I have bright blue eyes and I have like, multi coloured light hair. It could be dyed. I don't know? I really want the role though. I love acting not just Luna but Luna's my fav character that's female. I think I'll cry if my dad says I can't go - I'll cry if he says I can!!!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
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