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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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Witch
Points: 925
loony_futuregirl2 says:
Awesome! I hope he comes back or the continuity wouldn't be right...did I just make no sense again? I'll go read the rest of the interview in a mo' then!
Posted Feb 27, 2006 at 12:02 PM EST
Squib
Points: 116
pand0ra_pr0ductions says:
i really hope he gets to come back for HBP! it's hard to imagine someone else playing him since he did such an awesome job. even though he's older i suppose he could still play tom when he was in hogwarts for one of the flashbacks. it might be hard though, because they need to cast a whole bunch of people that look alike but at different ages...
Posted Feb 27, 2006 at 2:36 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
°o.ONeed4SpeedO.o° says:
He should be back for HBP, I mean he was pretty good, close to what i had pictured.
Posted Feb 27, 2006 at 3:00 PM EST
Student
Points: 226
Yanela says:
I think he played the part really good, and it would be akward if they change the actor for HBP.
Posted Feb 27, 2006 at 3:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 868
Bianca_Delacour says:
I hope he takes back his role! Otherwise it won't be the same!!!
Posted Feb 27, 2006 at 4:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
I liked him as Voldemort but he looks different in the picture though...
Posted Feb 27, 2006 at 6:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 596
SlytherinsPerfectPrefect says:
I really like him in the second movie and I really hope he returns in the Half Blood Prince to play Tom Riddle once again. He would be brilliant...
Posted Feb 27, 2006 at 7:25 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
Wow he really changed he doesn't even really look like himself from the 2nd movie. I did love his portrayal though and I hope that they bring him back in the future.
Posted Feb 27, 2006 at 7:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 35
luna_lady says:
I hope he gets the part unless they do find someone 100 percent better because he played the role good and he just kind of fits as a young voldermort.He like tom riddle was handsom (not in my opinion though) but dark very dark and mysteris.
Posted Feb 27, 2006 at 9:51 PM EST
Squib
Points: 104
lm_hpluvr11 says:
I say they should stick with all of the original cast!
Posted Feb 27, 2006 at 9:51 PM EST
Squib
Points: 106
Muggle born witch says:
Wow, he was great as Tom Riddle and I really do hope they stick with him for HBP!
Posted Feb 28, 2006 at 8:32 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 4
saphirablack says:
I realy hope he comes back for this!!
Posted Feb 28, 2006 at 8:50 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1327
Draco_sgirl says:
He made an excellent Tom Riddle! and i really hope he does come back.
Posted Feb 28, 2006 at 11:09 AM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
It would be great to have him back again. He was perfect for that part. Plus he is totally hot!!!!!!
Posted Feb 28, 2006 at 5:42 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
Well that is great news for him.
I'm sure he would love to be part of Harry Potter again.
He did a great job in CoS.
Posted Mar 1, 2006 at 8:16 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
It would be very kool to see Riddle back in the 6th film...since he plays an important role in the plot - it wouldnt be a good idea to pull that from the final movie...
Posted Mar 1, 2006 at 1:25 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Ooh, that is so true, that Voldemort is young in HBP! :) I hope Christian does come back to play the role; he did a good job in the second movie!
Posted Mar 1, 2006 at 2:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 534
mrs radcliffe/potter says:
I hope he comes back because I really liked his performance as tom riddle!! I'd really liked it if they didnt change the christian Coulson!
Posted Mar 1, 2006 at 3:36 PM EST
Student
Points: 245
Black Illusions says:
I hope he comes back. Who else can do that part better than him, right?
Posted Mar 3, 2006 at 5:39 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
I completely forgot about that guy! But, he definetly should come back. He looked EXACTLY what I imagined Tom Riddle to look like. It's kind of creepy actually!
Posted Mar 3, 2006 at 5:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
This is so cool. He looks a bit different from CoS now, but he is still cool. He played a great Tom Riddle. I hope he comes back for HBP!
Posted Mar 4, 2006 at 11:58 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 411
Clifton66 says:
Yes, I would like to see him again. I am not sure we will because of his age and such. He is a fantastic actor. If we see him again, I think it will be as a post-Hogwarts Voldemort.
Posted Mar 4, 2006 at 1:01 PM EST
The Indian Auror
Points: 3845
nandi2005 says:
Another good interview..............
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 1:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1741
HarryAssistant says:
I think he should be in HBP because it would match perfectly. He did really good in CoS. Maybe he'll be in some other great movies too.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:45 PM EST
Student
Points: 282
mrpotterhasgottenhotter says:
that would be awesome, but that's a long time away... are they even sure they're going to do a 6th book? They better not change actors on the trio!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:53 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 503
Zauber says:
That interview was really interesting.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 3:45 PM EST
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