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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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Cryptologist
Points: 3015
Veronica Smethley says:
Excellent! The people in the cast are PERFECT for the roles they are going to play! I saw all their pictures on MuggleNet. Filming starts next week and the movie will be released in 2007. I wonder how much of the story will have to be edited so that all of it fits into one small movie...
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 11:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 313
xKreacherx says:
I can't wait to see what they look like when they're all dressed up and made up as the characters they're going to be playing... Hopefully they'll fit their characters well.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 11:05 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
I'm looking at all the pictures for all the new characters cast now. The casting directors sure have been busy little bees, haha.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 11:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 529
HPotters_Girl says:
Thats cool I think they will work good for the parts they cast them in! I wish had a picture of tonks! I cant wait till they have the Character pictures!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 11:12 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 66
firenzefrenzy says:
I dont understand why they wouldnt take their time in casting out the parts it is a big event!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 11:15 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Well I did not think that the person playing Tonks would look like that but I guess we will see what happens after all the makeup.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 11:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
I am not so sure what I think about Tonks! That just isn't a good picture of her at all, or at least I hope so!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 11:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1770
sav_vy says:
YAY!!! im so excited now!! i cant wait for 2007
ln xx
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 11:30 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 15
Rynna Ravenclaw says:
Wow, i can't wait till 07
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 11:33 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
Mamaille says:
This is awsome!!! I wonder what Professor Umbridge looks like.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 11:35 PM EST
Singularly Gifted Witch
Points: 5157
Medea says:
Imelda Staunton as we all said before looks great for the part. I'm ok with Helen Mcrory although I had my mind set on Kristin Scott Thomas. I don't think I'm very impressed with the one playing Tonks though.
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 12:04 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1664
Looooney says:
I'm so glad that they cast Helen McCrory for Bellatrix. I hope they have her looking similar to the way she looked in Count of Monte Cristo (ie. dark hair, sinister eyebrows). She's a fantastic choice!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 12:08 AM EST
Witch
Points: 978
Jaclyn Potter says:
Umbridge is exactly how I pictured her to be! I can not wait to see a picture of the person playing Bella! It is so exciting!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 12:15 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 60
inmysimpleheart says:
Natalia has a perfect face for Tonks, and I'm sure when they do her hair it will be great too!
Imelda and Helen as well I think are great for the parts! I'm so excited!
Just sad I won't be able to see it on the big screen. :(
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 12:17 AM EST
Remus's Werewolf Wife
Points: 7223
Professor Lexi Lupin says:
Hmm, I want so see more pictures of the Tonks actor! The picture that they showed was not really enough... (I feel weird saying that, but I want to see more of Tonks!)
Remus's Werewolf Wife, Alex Lupin.
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 12:31 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 418
harry_rox11 says:
O M G this is sooo kool!! everything apart from Luna!! i mean she is a beautfiful girl BUT NOT A LUNA!! this is so sad
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 1:04 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 529
Dementors Shadow says:
Awesome!
But I want to see what they look like.
I guess Ill just have to wait...
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 1:08 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1217
mahaliah says:
I cant wait to see what these actors make of these characters. It's going to be fun. I can't wait. I'm so excited. Yay!!!!!!!! Harry Potter forever!! :-)
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 1:18 AM EST
Student
Points: 251
MrsViktorKrum says:
How awesome, I am so looking forward to seeing them in thier costumes!!!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 1:25 AM EST
Points: 2731
Tri Wizard Champion says:
Yay. that luna girl is so luck. i want to be in it! i bet you all the actors/actresses are verry happy about their confirmation!!!!!!! GO TEAM!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 1:39 AM EST
Points: 861
happy_firebolt says:
ARGH! this is so exciting! except none of those links to pictures work! causing me to speak in exclamations! what do they look like?!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 1:48 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
Ivay says:
WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!They ahve done an excellent job at casting everyone!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 2:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
gandalfthegray says:
Luna seems ok...but what a shame there are no other pics! I remeber 'tonks-girl' from About a Boy, but she was pretty young then, I suppose. Oooo I wonder what Bellatrix looks like! We need more pics!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 3:34 AM EST
Muggle Executioner
Points: 5173
ThunderofHisSky says:
They will start filming!!!!!!YAY!!!!!They found them!!!!They found them!!!!!WHOPEEEEEEEEEEEE.I am so happy!!!!YAYAYAYAY.
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 3:46 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
sneha_luvs_ron says:
Wow thats cool! I wish they had pics though! I cant wait to see what they look like!
LOVE U RON
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 5:35 AM EST
Lupin's Furry Girlfriend
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theslugclub says:
Ariel Blackmuir: Thanks I like yours too. I made mine :)
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 5:42 AM EST
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