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FEBRUARY 23, 2006 at 6:00 PM
Posted by EUDAEMONIA
Source: BBC - Norfolk Kids
While touring the UK's theatre stages, Christian Coulson
from the Chamber of Secrets movie recently gave an interview with BBC Norfolk. The actor who portrayed Tom Riddle on the screen fondly reminisces about his experiences auditioning and filming for the 2nd Harry Potter movie. Here are some excerpts from the interview:
"I hadn't read the books until I auditioned. The auditions took six months. They saw about a thousand people, but in the end they got down to three and then they camera tested me and that was it. By the time the call came it had been going on for so long it was a relief."
When Christian got that all important phone call to say he'd landed the part, it was all very exciting. "The first film wasn't out, but obviously it was starting to build as an idea. Of course it was exciting, the part really chimed with me when I read the book and I felt very strongly there were some things I could bring to it".
Additionally, Christian expressed hopes to make a return for Half-Blood Prince:
"I'd love to do it again," said Christian.
"When a friend rang to tell me to read the sixth book because [Tom Riddle] was in it again it was exciting - but who knows," he added.
Make sure to visit BBC Norfolk in order to read the full article or watch the (RealPlayer video file) interview with Christian.
Thanks to Martin for the heads up!
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Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
It would be cool to have him back again in the 6th movie. It would be nice to keep the actors consistent!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 11:23 AM EST
Witch
Points: 565
wood426 says:
Good to hear from him again. I really liked him in CoS, but will he still be able to look like a 16 or 17-year-old wizard now? I think he might, but we'll see.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 11:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 981
hulaw07 says:
The producers/directors have done so well to keep continuity of characters, I htink it would be great if they could get him back to reprise his role. I wonder if this would be the first instance of a series of movies having no breaks in cast from start to finish. I think this series will make history (eventually).
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 11:34 AM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
He portrayed Tom riddle excellently in COS. It would be great if he could reprise his role in HBP.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 11:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 712
HermioneandRon says:
I hope he comes back as Tom Riddle. I thought he was perfect for the part because Tom Riddle is suppose to be really handsome and he is hot and he did a really good job.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 11:48 AM EST
Squib
Points: 192
Ovi-wan says:
I think he would do a great job to do the pensieve scenes in HBP. Not to mention continuity.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 12:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1909
Hermione5 says:
wow! I would love it if he came back for the sixth film :D:D:D
Really, he is so good in portraying the young Voldemort, as Fiennes is portraying the reborn one.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 12:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Rupert's Fangirl says:
I thought he was a very good Tom Riddle and very cute too so I hope they bring him back.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 12:44 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
Cornelia Welsh Green says:
See now this is why I love this site :). I like seeing the same faces portaying the same characters. I hope that they really consider Christian for the part in HBP. I know is a while away and he looks so much older and he would be younger then the Riddle he played in CoS but it would still be the same guy. Oh well we will see.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 1:07 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
He HAS to be in HBP! It would be too weird if he wasn't! Besides, it was him who I was imagining in my head when I read the parts with Tom Riddle.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 1:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
hermioneadmirer says:
I do hope he comes back for HBP.I think that would be awesome.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 1:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 919
girlinterrupted says:
He's so cute....i wish he didn't play such an evil person in the movies...because he doesn't look mean at all...he looks rather harmless in that pic actually....*swoons dramatically* hehe
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 1:52 PM EST
Squib
Points: 157
KPotter says:
I think he should come back in the 6th film because i hate it when movies switch actors its just stupid but i hope he comes back he played the part good!!!:-)
I Love Dan!!!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 2:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 675
Heiress_ to_Slytherin says:
Of course he should come back for the 6th film, that is if they actually decide to make the 6th film, I would just love it if they did mind, but then again I don't think that I would be able to watch ********** being killed!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 2:44 PM EST
Student
Points: 288
Ronnie's Girl says:
That's awesome (wow I need a new vocabulary) he was amazing in CoS I'm so glad that he's going to do HBP!!!
~JKR
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 3:05 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 384
Iwillalwaysbethere says:
He was a great actor, and i really hope comes back. It would be very cool.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 3:29 PM EST
Prince Charming
Points: 8429
Knight and Shining Armor says:
I hope he gets the part in the next book, because I really liked him as a actor in the third book. heheh ow well they will pick who they like!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 3:34 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
I love Mormon Boys says:
I hope that he returns for HBP because I thought that he was really good in CoS. If he doesn't come back I would be sad.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 3:35 PM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
I hope he comes back for HBP. How cool that we're even talking about filming HBP!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 3:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
Good interview, hope to see him back.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 3:49 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
NYmphTonks says:
I thought Christian Coulson did a fantastic job with Tom Riddle! He was very angry and evil for such a young face and portrayed a future Lord Voldemort very well!! It would be cool if he were cast again in HP & the HBP film!! I'm fon dof familiar faces!!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 3:57 PM EST
Points: 1625
Horcrux_Destroyer says:
He was perfect as Tom Riddle in CoS... So I defenitly think they will cast him for the Tom Riddle parts in HBP... but like he says "Who knows?"...
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 4:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
Mamaille says:
I hope he dose come back.
He ws really good was Tom Riddle
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 4:09 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
That is very interesting,not so much as other news but still...interesting.I think he should come back..He looked some way like the teenage Voldemort I imagined
*Jamie*
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 4:17 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Cool! It would be nice if he came back for a small part.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 329
Mclay19 says:
I think Coulson could come back, because he still looks young. Plus, they can dress him and put makeup on him to make him look younger (they did that in "Batman Begins" with Christian Bale) -- it wouldn't be a huge problem. Besides, if the cast is willing, HBP will start filming in the middle or close to the end of next year. They'll probably begin casting for HBP in spring 2007 -- if HBP is still slated for a November 2008 release.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 4:38 PM EST
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