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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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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
Professor
Points: 1077
ymn11 says:
That's a very good interview. I think his acting in chamber of secrets was very good and entertaining.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 4:57 PM EST
Student
Points: 266
Ishvote4pedro says:
HE will probaly be put in the 6th book!!! because that is what it's mainly about!!!! It's talking about LV's past!!!!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 4:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
I guess he is going to play Voldemort again but the casting director will have to find someone to play You-Know-Who like a child.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 5:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 340
HarryPotter731 says:
It doesn't even look like him!
Anyway, it would be really cool if he came back for Half-Blood Prince.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 5:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1582
ALLI8 says:
I hope he comes back for tom riddle, he did a very good job in CoS, and it would be odd if they got a diffrent guy. i wonder who will play the other members of his family....you know the Graunts? that will be an amazing movie!
Alli8~
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 5:17 PM EST
Student
Points: 229
AAR4EVER says:
I hope he comes back. It's always cool when they have the same actors. The movie comes out better.Plus, he's a really good actor.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 5:39 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
hermione_granger12 says:
He really should come back! He was really good in COS!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 6:36 PM EST
Squib
Points: 110
the advent wiz says:
I hope he doesnt. Compared to Ralph Fienes he is not a good actor at all. I kinda laughed when he tried to talk. He was trying to be scary and it just made him look stupid. The teenage voldemort should be a sharp lookin kid but sort of in a dark demented way.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 7:12 PM EST
Boredom's G-Unit
Points: 6616
Hermy's Homeboy says:
I really hope he comes back. HE was really good in the movie and it wouldn't be the same without him.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 7:39 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 73
Muggleboy050 says:
And why do we want to know this Unless he's comeing back
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 7:55 PM EST
Squib
Points: 141
ILoveHarry!!! says:
I really hope that he plays Voldemort in the sixth movie, he played Tom Riddle SO WELL, it totally played it the way i invesioned it!!!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 8:16 PM EST
Student
Points: 296
NiceGirlsDontKissLikeThis says:
I can't imagine auditioning for six months and then NOT getting the part...That would suck. I'm glad Christian made it though. I thought he was a wonderful young Tom Riddle. He was a little dark, mysterious, angry, but strangely rather magnetic I thought. I absolutely adore him and would love to see him return for the HBP film!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 8:20 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3094
BlackKatL says:
Hope he does come back as Tom....... He did a Great job in CoS.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 8:28 PM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
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Lily*R/Hr says:
That must have been so exciting. I hope he comes back for the sixth movie, he did an excellent job in the second.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 8:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 780
Jess the potter fan says:
He was soo good as tom riddle i hope he comes back for half blood prince!!!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 9:24 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
wow he looks REALLY differnt from COS but hey that was like 4 years ago and yeah people change so *shrugs*
i guess he could return for HBP? he could play the flashbacks of the younger Voldemort like in COS?
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 9:24 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 38
Miss Fleur Delacour says:
Hope he comes back. He did a great job in the 2nd movie.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 9:42 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 340
kjcrazy_bouthp says:
He was quite remarkable in CoS and it would certainly be a delight if he came back in HBP!!!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 9:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
I agree...I mean...I'd love to have him back on the set, he was a great Voldemort...(not that Ralph Fiennes' not)...since he was young and handsome and he was the first Voldermort on the film...it would be great to have him back...:D:D:D...I do agree that he's hot...:D:D:D
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 10:01 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 48
Me Jane, You Tarzan says:
He's an exelent actor, but i hate how some of the actors only read the books when they got the part, that makes me sad.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 10:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
x-Adorkable-x says:
Hmmm, well, they definatley need the young Riddle for HBP, but hey, that's pretty far away! We still have OotP to look forward too, but meh, time passes by so fast these days...It's a thought though. I didn't really think he was the cutest thing ever, but he kinda does have the evil within him. =)
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 10:16 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 366
HP&StarW says:
Wicked........! That is so cool that Christian would like the opportunity to portray Tom Riddle again. He did do an awesome job at playing the role of the tall, dark, and handsome teenager! I would love to see him perform again as Tom!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 10:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 525
Draco'z Devil says:
It would be absolutely wonderful to have him back again.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 10:34 PM EST
Squib
Points: 131
Raven Claw says:
He would be great to come back as Tom. He played such a charming Tom - and evil as well.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 10:48 PM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
"The auditions took six months." - Wow, that's a long process!
"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 hadn't read the book before his friend ring him? Evidently he's not a big fan.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 10:50 PM EST
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