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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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Auror
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<3 Neville <3 says:
Oh i hope he comes back! he's a fanstatic actor!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:48 PM EST
Student
Points: 299
remember_c says:
Its cool to see an interview with him, and i REALLY HOPE he comes back for HBP!
.... crystalised pineapple, anyone?
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:48 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
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Waddi Wasi says:
He was a very good tom riddle.. and he really isn't bad to look at, either. I'm glad he actually reads the books, as well.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
pretty_bonnie says:
I'd like to see him in the 6th movie. I hope they include him there. His performance was good in the CoS. He gave justice on his role. He actually exceeded my expectations! Amazing!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:04 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1017
//*Gim*\\ says:
That's very, very interesting. I hope he does a good Tom Riddle again. He's so awesome! He did a great job in movie 4...keep going
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:04 PM EST
Witch
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berries&cream says:
That's so interesting! Wow six months! But he did a great job in CoS!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:05 PM EST
Prefect
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Knights of Ni says:
He was excellent for the Part of Tom, perfect.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:06 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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*sweet_angel_baby* says:
It would be a good idea to have Christian back!! i dont like them changing the actors...since ive already had the chance to get used to them...i hope they would at least consider having them backk...
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 627
~DetailedDragon~ says:
Cool. Christian played a good Tom Riddle. Hpe he lands the part for HBP.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:12 PM EST
Ron's Secret-Keeper
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Hermione Puckle says:
He was great as Tom... I hope they ask him to come back... it must be great for you to think "I've worked on a HP film" haha
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:13 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
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Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Cool Cool!
But there is only a small part with the older Tom most of it is a young Tom.
He was good as Tom though!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:14 PM EST
Squib
Points: 110
the advent wiz says:
Personally I hope he doesnt come back. I didnt think he played that great of a teenage Voldemort. They need someone who can play a more darker role and plus COS was to much of a kiddy film. GOF was much better.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:17 PM EST
Original of the Species
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Spell Weaver says:
It would be great to see Christian Coulson reprise his role as Tom Riddle. I like for series movies to have as much consistency as possible.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:19 PM EST
Head Girl
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I_heart_Malfoy says:
How awesome would it be if he came back...he was great as tom riddle!!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:19 PM EST
Student
Points: 202
TPOSE Is My Hero says:
I hope he comes back too, it would be great for him to be cast as young Tom again due to all the Harry Potter fan critics to the movies. If he wasn't Tom so many people would be mad! I'm glad its being considered.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:20 PM EST
Prefect
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**Miss Hermione Granger** says:
It would be great if he came back for HBP. He was a really good Tom Riddle in COS.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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hpforever138 says:
Very cool, it would be awesome if he came back for movie 6th, I thought he did great as Tom in movie 2!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:27 PM EST
King of House-Elves
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mega dobby says:
I wish I was in one of the movies. I hope he gets to play tom again.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:32 PM EST
Witch
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hermione624 says:
I personally didnt think that he did a great job. he was just odd. but it's just my opinion!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:36 PM EST
Witch
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kat_snowyowl says:
He is a brilliant actor - perfect for the role of Tom Riddle. I was worried they would get someone else, 'cause a) he might not want to do it or b) Warner Bros would decide he is far too old.
Though Moaning Myrtle returned, and Shirley Henderson is over forty. They were in Charles II together and she played his stepmother, whilst in Harry Potter, she portrays the younger. Make up can do wonders.
If he's keen, I see no reason why he shouldn't be in it. I think Warner Bros will want him now he has said he wants to, because it would confuse audiences - especially those who were quite young when the second movie came out -if they had another actor.
Hoping he's in there,
kat_snowyowl!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:39 PM EST
Muggle
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the guy says:
he did a really good job he really deserves that roll
I hopes he comes back he is an awesome actor.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:42 PM EST
Head Girl
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Claire Bear luvs Potter says:
He's cool. Really interesting interview.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:43 PM EST
Parselmouth
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Thestral Eyes says:
I hope hes in it again, hes been in little britain since which i loved, nice little suprise, hes a nice guy, he deserves the part again, would be wierd having someone else doing the part.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:47 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
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A&Agang says:
He is very cute. Maybe they'll offer him the part again. Hopefully they will since he was already in it before. But then again, it will be a long time before they make HBP and people might forget about him already.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1812
Scilia Snape says:
I definatly think he should be cast. They have been pretty consistant so far with the actors. I can't wait to see an eleven year old Tom Riddle.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:50 PM EST
Auror
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Loretta says:
Can you imagine playing a magical version of Ted Bundy? What a meat and potatoe role. I can't wait to see him back in rare form.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 8:00 PM EST
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