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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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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
Points: 1797
howdoideletethis says:
This is so exciting!! Good luck to any girls here trying out for the part, I now some of you have a chance!! I'm seriously dying to know who will play her!
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.
KPotter- Yeah, there are tons of people in the US who want a part (like me, hehe!) but it would really be a waste of time for them. The actors need a British accent, and if your just an extra, well flying you back and forth would be pretty pointless and would waste money!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:27 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
*)Blueyedwitch(* says:
They'd have to get someone goofy enough looking. Good luck with that. I mean please people don't ruin my image of her.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:28 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
I thought that they had already picked out a few actresses to test for the role? Have they changed their minds?
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:31 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
NYmphTonks says:
Wow, HP & the OotP!! How exciting for the girls of that age and region to have that kind of opportunity!! I can't wait to see who they choose for the part of Luna Lovegood!! My favorite part of course is that of Nymphadora Tonks!!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:35 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
Quite strict restrictions! Too bad I don't fit the criteria!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
I can't wait to see Luna, she is my favorite character. I hope she looks like what I pictured. Good luck to any girls who try out!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:37 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5294
GodricsGirl says:
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.
I think the girl who played Wendy in Peter Pan would be very good as Luna.
Helena Bonham Carter should be Bellatrix.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:42 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww, how bloody brilliant and good luck to all of the girls trying out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 925
loony_futuregirl2 says:
I really begged my dad on the phone but alas the answer was not to my liking. I nearly cried! I'm begging my mum and moping - she' knows how much I want it and although the chances are slim that I'll get it - I could and It'd be my big break! I am really upset now...please help me!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:45 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 10
itortdanwsfitdeniswcedric says:
[b]what do you think you have to do there[b]
im gonna go
cant wait!!!
Yay
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:46 PM EST
Gryffindor Ghost
Points: 9863
Professor Cat says:
Don't have a passport :(
hehe i couldnt enter anyway - too far away and plus i am 16, so i would be too old by the time comes.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 4:48 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9744
Heather Fowl says:
Heh, so much for my possibilities of playing Luna. :-P I'm not living in the UK or Ireland, and I don't have blond hair and blue eyes..
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 5:00 PM EST
Mistress of Enchantment
Points: 19636
Muse of the Aurors says:
I did forsee difficulty in finding a good Luna--she is truly one of a kind.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 5:02 PM EST
Student
Points: 286
Prue Witch says:
You konw what... I am soooo p.o. at the chasting ideas. Why wont they let American girls try out... I dot care if it caust a lot of maney to get there.. some people have family their that they could stay with when the chasting is going on. Also they said if you dont have an ancent they wont even let you try?? What if you just mived there and want to try out for that part? THAT IS BULL!!!!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 5:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1330
Draco_sgirl says:
Great i have the living in the UK thing covered, now only the i'm-not-a-blond-so-can't-go-problem to deal with. I don't mind being an extra though!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 5:04 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 345
Saphira211 says:
I wish I lived in the UK cause that would be AWESOME! To bad though!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 5:08 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
oH NO thats not very nice ther are millions of girls want to part of it.Comeon we also want to have a chance . Harry flick your wand on your fans.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 5:09 PM EST
Points: 220
Nutty89 says:
OH MY GOD I have to go
I will drag my butt to London.
My friends say I should go for Luna.
We are similar people......
SHE TOTALLY ROCKS
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 5:09 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1115
Shoolay says:
I've I was thin, blonde, 15, and completely crazy then I'd so go for that part.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 5:09 PM EST
Princess of the Heliopaths
Points: 5277
Ginny Weasly says:
I have blond hair and blue eyes and I'm 16. I would love to play luna but I live in canada. I don't mind a bit that they're only accepting girls from the uk. The book is based in england so why would they want someone from canada to play someone who's brittish? I just hope that they pick jamie from hpana. I've mentioned her name a few times and she hasn't responded so i hope that no news is good news!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 5:10 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 314
I'm Rad says:
Aw man! i don't live in the UK they shouldn't do that because there are very good actor/actreses everywhere..unfair..
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 5:13 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 56
x_cluna lovegood_x says:
Hey guys im audition for Luna Lovegood - i have before and been asked to go back!
well i hope i get another call back (this is my second) and im all set for saturday! I've answered all the questions like 'what would you label yourself)....you should anwser 'you can't label me' or alongs those lines...
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 5:20 PM EST
Boredom's G-Unit
Points: 6616
Hermy's Homeboy says:
Wow..thats amazing. Didn't they already have some girls picked out? Meh...thats cool. Too bad I'm a guy....that would be pretty cool.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 5:24 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1099
Gryffindor*Girl says:
I wish that I lived in the UK!!!!! I wuld love to be Luna!!! She is such a great character!!!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 5:27 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1083
JDPotter says:
Too Bad!! I don't live in England!! I always though I looked a little like Luna, though.If I did live in the UK, I'd try out for the part!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 5:29 PM EST
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