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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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Head Girl
Points: 424
potterheadluv says:
wow I wish I could go. I would do a great commentary during the quidditch game
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:22 PM EST
Student
Points: 249
hermy1snape 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 12:25 PM EST
Sarcastic Sally
Points: 5088
Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
I wish I was a blond with blue eyes.
I wish I was between the ages of 13 and 16.
I wish I lived in the UK or Ireland.
I wish, I wish, I wish.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:29 PM EST
Magickal Mead Wench
Points: 2505
SnapesSorceress says:
I really hope they cast her correctly. She could so easily turn into a caricature, and Luna is too important a character to have that happen!
SnapesSorceress
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:29 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1040
Ariel Blackmuir says:
Well, I wish I were 16 years younger. And British. And blonde. And my eyes were bulging. Apart from that, I could be Luna (ha ha ha)
I hope they find the right girl. I was rather dissapointed with Fleur in GoF.She is a good actress, but...shouldn't she be more, well, stunning? Anyway, what I am praying for is that they find the right Tonks. I love her!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:31 PM EST
Severus's Devils Snare
Points: 2471
moonshinebear says:
i thought they already had 5 girls they were going to pick from? maybe i heard wrong :P
that would be a wonderful role to play.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:33 PM EST
Ron's Secret-Keeper
Points: 3381
Hermione Puckle says:
I wouldn't want to be Luna ( I don't like acting) and couldn't even if I wanted to because I don't look anything like her... Good Luck to all the girls trying out!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:35 PM EST
Editor of the Squibbler
(Moderator)
Points: 2031
eudaemonia says:
moonshinebear: You wouldn't be alone. CBBC Newsround was the sole source of the 'final 5' info last month. So something must've come up.
I noticed they're really emphasizing that those come to audition bring a passport or proof of residence. I wonder if that may have been the drawback from the final five...
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:39 PM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
Good Luck to all those who audition, I wonder who they will find to play the role< I'm sure that would be interesting!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1401
Dobby`s Friend says:
I want to play Luna!!! But I can't... Too bad:-(
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:43 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 76
pottersgirl87 says:
To bad i dont live in the uk. i wounder if you can fly there and audition.form where i live. that would be cool. though i doubt my parents will let me.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:44 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Looks like a lot of fun for the girls. It will be interesting to see who they pick. Generally, they have been pretty good.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 606
kat_123 says:
Oh i wish I could go but I but i dont live in London though! (I live in Northern Ireland, so I dont want to fly to London). well good luck for anyone who does go!
- - Kat - -
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:45 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
Whoa!!!! Does this mean they're really desperate cause they couldn't find the right person?? /or does it mean they've finally decided to give every willing british girl between 13 and 16 a fair chance?...
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 66
firenzefrenzy says:
I wish i was a girl i would definitely try for the part, Good point about fleur also she was not that good looking at all, but her classmates were hot.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:48 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3345
Frito says:
MAN i really wish I lived in the UK!! We were gonna move there... but my dad took a different job!! dang it... and i can do a great accent too.... cause i naturally speak with one.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:53 PM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
Cool, I feel like going down there to have a look on Saturday, it would be quite fun to see what they all look like.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 12:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
Chadick says:
Nice! I thought they'd be done on that by now, and tell us who got the part of Luna. Well, anyway, that is soooo exciting!!!! I can't wait to find out who they will pick!!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 1:10 PM EST
Magical Me
Points: 8420
Nutty4Harry says:
I really thought that they would have chosen someone by now. I guess they really can't be that far in filming then, if they don't even have Luna. Good luck to anyone who is going to audition!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 1:12 PM EST
Every Flavored Bean
Points: 2884
the bean says:
Why are they STILL only taking actors from the UK only? There are good actors and potential character actors all around the world.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 1:12 PM EST
Magical Me
Points: 8420
Nutty4Harry says:
There is no way they will ever take actors that aren't from the UK or Ireland. It's JKR's wish to keep all the actors authentically from there. So don't hold your breath for that to ever change. It won't.
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 1:13 PM EST
Squib
Points: 157
KPotter says:
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. I would love to be in the movie I could just be a person in the background and would be happy no speaking parts or nothing
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 1:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 588
Hermy J Potter says:
...but according to David Heyman, didn't they already have about 5 girls picked out who they were going to choose from? I thought he also said that we would be hearing about the casting decision soon.
Did they change their minds about the person they picked?
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 1:27 PM EST
The Slytherin Slayer
Points: 9551
Mr. Big Shot says:
Wow, that's pretty cool, I can't wait to see who's going to play Luna, not that the role is that important, but it's still pretty exciting . . . I wonder why they are only taking actors from the UK, I do agree that that is slightly unfair because there are great actors world wide . . . oh well Harry Potter is still great!
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 1:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1412
HPLasts4Ever says:
Good thing they're only sticking to British or Irish girls, i wish all who participate luck in the audition!!! :):)
Posted Jan 10, 2006 at 1:39 PM EST
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
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