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FEBRUARY 2, 2006 at 7:43 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: CBBC Newsround
The roles of Luna Lovegood, Nymphadora Tonks, Dolores Umbridge & Bellatrix Lestrange have been cast for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, it was announced
this morning.
As expected, Imelda Staunton will play new DADA teacher Professor Umbridge. The role of Luna Lovegood will be played by 14-year-old Evanna Lynch from Ireland who was one of the thousands of girls who auditioned in London a few weeks ago.
We previously mentioned that Helen McCrory had been cast as Bellatrix and now she has been officially confirmed. Ms. McCrory has appeared in Casanova and The Count of Monte Cristo as well as numerous British TV shows.
Natalia Tena, who recently appeared in Mrs. Henderson Presents with Judi Dench & Bob Hoskins will be playing hair-changing Tonks.
We finally get to see the character of Mrs. Figg who will be played by actress Kathryn Hunter, who has appeared in Orlando and All or Nothing.
Principal photography is scheduled to start on Monday, February 6 at Leavesden Studios.
UPDATE: You can view some pictures of Evanna Lynch here courtesy of CBBC Newsround.
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superduperpotter says:
It looks like Evanna will do a good job portraying Luna and its just great that theyve chosen more actors and actresses for the film. Now we've just got to wait for the film.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:02 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 46
Mrs Biggerstaff says:
They don't really look like how I imagined, but thn agen, they never will, and everyone sees them differently.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1918
not*so*sweet*strawberry says:
Thats awesome!!! When do they start filming???
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:05 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
YIPEEE!!!!!!! this is so cool. Evanna Lynch looks so amazing, ih ope she dpes a good job!!! umbridge's roll was set in stone ages ago, I'm glad it has been confirmed Ms. Staunton will do a fabulous job!!!!!! i am so excited to see how Tonks and Bella will look !!!!!!!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:06 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 387
wilson84 says:
I think that helen mccrory was the perfect choice for bella, she is excatly how i pictured her, and the other look good as well. I can't wait of OOTP
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:07 PM EST
Weird Sisters Bassist
Points: 8448
Paper Cut says:
Luna looks just like I amagined her, if a bit prettier. I hope she does really well, and isn't ahted too much by other Luna hopefuls l0l GO EVANNA!]
Imelda was a definite from the start, so go her! I can't see the Tonks woman, but I'm sure shes good.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:08 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2767
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
I want more pictures. Glad that the role of Luna is going to a true fan. I can't wait to see the pictures of them in costume.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:09 PM EST
Picture of Perfection
Points: 7441
SeriouslySmitten says:
Just google search their names! Most of these seem like prety good matches. I can't wait for OotP to come out!!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:10 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
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*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Guys! O.M.G!!!! I heard it at school today that one of my friends right???Evanna Lynch right??? Mt friend knows her! She her cousin! My friend is Aoife Lynch and she knows her well!
O.M.G! Everyone that comes to Ireland and loves Hp should come to my school! I Already know 1 man person from HP and now this.I`m speechless....
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:14 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 80
~#1 DeMeNtOr HuNtEr~ says:
I wish there were pics. I want to know if they fit their character. Luna doesn't look like I expected her to, but those costume people can do anything.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:18 PM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
More OoTP news! Yea! I guess I agree with these casting choices. I like the woman who will play Bellatrix. She looks perfect. The girl playing Luna looks like she'll be O.K. She looks a bit too much like Lindsay Lohann, though.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:24 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 328
Shanthis says:
I cant wait to see them in costum and see how they potray their characters!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 980
crazywitch says:
That is not what i expected Luna to look like, i imagined her to be a brunette, she looks like a Malfoy, but i'm sure she will be ok. Imelda Staunton will play a good Umbridge, haven't seen the others yet.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:25 PM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
Wow! Evanna Lynch looks soooo like Lindsay Lohan... and Helen McCroary looks too old to be Bellatrix, but I guess the costume and makeup dept can fix that.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1968
Silverblood says:
This is so cool! The girl that is going to play Luna is SOOOO like Luna! I mean thats exactly how pictured Luna!Thats great! Its bad that we cant see all pictures.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 848
posiesnailmail says:
Cool!! I wish there were pictures of the cast members so I can see what they look like!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1687
jones_jj says:
It looks like almost the whole cast has be casted...It's almost time to start filming, and then the movie will be out before we know it.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:33 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 78
Trackangel06 says:
I am sooo excited! I'm really bummed that there are no pictures of them though. I really want to see how they will depict Bellatrix! And I hope they get Umbridge down to a "T". Including her "girlish, wispy voice"!!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:34 PM EST
Points: 33
McGonagall's Cat says:
I wish there were more pictures!
Now if we can just get them to cast someone who understands how to portray Dumbldore as the ellegant powerful wizard he is (instead of the weak old drunken reprobate that Gambon keeps playing him as).
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2624
ravenmadluna says:
Oh my gosh! Im so excited, finally some casting news! Im off to go look at all of thier pictures right now!
Ok, saw Luna, glad she is a real fan, her hair is way to blonde tho!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:49 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 78
Trackangel06 says:
Hey ya'll! You can find some pictures of each of these people at MuggleNet.com!! Just look for "Huge OOTP casting news"!! Good luck!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1579
Honestly, Ronald! says:
Actually the actress they chose for Luna pretty much sums up what I had in my head :)
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:53 PM EST
Professor
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HP_obsessor says:
WoW!
Umbridge is EXACTLY how I imagined her to look like. Maybe a little fatter, but hey, the casting people did a good job anyway...
Luna's a little pretty, but,
{this part is lost in hp_obsessors comment}
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:54 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1181
ImmortalSoul says:
Nice choices. i first saw these pics over at mugglenet.com. I have to say that I think Evanna makes the perfect Luna, but i didnt like the choice for Bellatrix...she doenst seem to have that evil aura...hmm. but im sure OotP will be a great movie!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:54 PM EST
Editor of the Squibbler
(Moderator)
Points: 2031
eudaemonia says:
I'm looking at Evanna Lynch on Newsround's galleries and... are those veggie earrings? Her hair in the older pics (probably from family album) have her with more natural, light brown hair. I wonder if WB already put her in Luna-gear in this photo. (Ya gotta love the purple stockings :) ).
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:56 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 613
dietbrand says:
Evanna Lynch looks perfect. Imelda Staunton is perfect of course to play Umbridge. I'm wondering when they will update the imdb.com moviesheet with these names. Perhaps when they start filming...
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 12:58 PM EST
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