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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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Wizard
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Zauber says:
That interview was really interesting.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 3:45 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
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JaDa Radcliffe says:
He's an awesome actor playing Tom Riddle.. I'm definitely cool with him coming back!
Posted Mar 7, 2006 at 5:50 PM EST
Student
Points: 203
Lynn15 says:
I respect Christian loads as a actor.
And I'll be miserable if he's not back in 6th.(Tom Riddle is very important)
Wish I could go see Festen..
*sigh*
Posted Mar 11, 2006 at 5:51 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1086
DRU587 says:
Well, he did do a good job as Tom Riddle in the Chamber of Secrets, but I can't believe that after having been in one of the movies, he had to have a friend tell him to read one of the books! You would think he'd want to read it since he starred in one of the movies!!
Posted Mar 13, 2006 at 3:10 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
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Lea says:
Well, I have to admit, the guy has done a wonderful job in the Chamber of Secrets, so..... yeah, I guess it would be good to have him back for HBP... -although I hate his character so much that I can't really think about this!!!!:P
Posted Mar 16, 2006 at 1:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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Ðigital Jesus [І] says:
I really hope he's coming back that would be great!!!!
Posted Mar 19, 2006 at 1:08 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
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Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Heh, I forgot about the possibility that he could come back for the HBP movie. I do hope he does, he did great in the CoS one.
Posted Mar 19, 2006 at 7:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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Matt12 says:
Well i really hope that he is coming back! I hate it when they change actors, he was a really good Tom Riddle and riddle is really important in the 6th book!!
Posted Mar 19, 2006 at 9:37 PM EST
Muggle
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Kahlan_Amnell says:
Cool interview and i hope he gets the part in the six movie~~!!!!
Posted Mar 20, 2006 at 12:06 AM EST
Muggle
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charlotte2692 says:
Cool i think it would be great if he came back he was really good.
Posted Apr 5, 2006 at 2:18 PM EST
Squib
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dracos*girl says:
He has to come back! He's the coolest Tom Riddle and the only so far!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 8:17 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 4
jane jane says:
he didnt read them until AFTER?
Posted Jul 24, 2006 at 3:49 PM EST
Muggle
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NO_One says:
We want continuity please! The role belongs to him. Keep your fingers crossed!
Posted Jul 8, 2007 at 4:51 AM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
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Pansyful says:
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".
Posted Sep 23, 2007 at 10:00 AM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
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Pansyful says:
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.
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 10:05 AM EST
Auror
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bonniewrightrulz says:
I dont think he is in Half blood prince.Isnt the young tom riddle being played by ralph fiennes's nephew or someone else?I remember the director saying somewhere that christian was too old for the part.
Posted Jun 21, 2008 at 3:45 AM EST
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