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Interview with Christian Coulson on 'CoS,' 'HBP' 
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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Keeper of Harry's Fate
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TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Very interesting. I liked him very much in the part. He would be good to have back again. It would continue the consistency of the films.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 320
membername says:
I really hope Christian Coulson comes back, he was a really great Voldemort...plus he's hot...
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:03 PM EST
Squib
Points: 145
Harrison909 says:
He totally should. I think he did really good and plus .. he's hot.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
Oliver_Wood_is_my_idol says:
That's really cool. He seems really nice and I' excited to see him again in the HBP movie!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1793
Enchanting Emily says:
I'd love to see him again! Wow, it seems like ages that he was on screen.. but he was a great Tom Riddle. Hopefully they'll use him, because if they chose a different actor it just wouldn't be as good!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1454
xMAVERICK says:
Cool, i thought he was really good in COS =] Good to hear from him again, i hope he does alot more.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
Chadick says:
Nice. I'd also like it if Coulson returns back for HBP because it would be really weird if they pick another actor to play the teenage Tom Riddle. Please, not another Fat Lady fall-out!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
Wow. That's so very, very interesting. I hope he does a good Tom Riddle again. He's so awesome!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
Interesting! At first I didn't know who this was at first but now I know and remember who it is. I haven't heard much of him in a while since I saw Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. I haven't heard of him before until now. Stunning because it has been how long since he has been on the big screen. Amazing!! Just Amazing!!!:)
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1618
*stirmycauldron. says:
I thought it was cedric..i forgot! BUt thats really cool it would make a nice connection if he came back for HBP!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:20 PM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3258
merri maven says:
I hope that Christian Coulson comes back as Tom Riddle...he's so cute! But hopefully he looks the same in the 2nd movie and the casting director does not think he's too old or changed too drastically.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:24 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
WOW!!
how exioting i HOPE HES BACK 4 HBP FILM!!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1406
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
I want him back for HBP! He is the brilliant Tom Riddle and it would be werid if they choose someone else...
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:26 PM EST
The Jedi Who Says Ni!
Points: 6506
Jel E.Bean says:
That would be really cool if they got the same actor to portray Tom Riddle in the Half-Blood Prince movie.
I think he would do a good job, not to mention that he is adorable and would make a great action figure!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:28 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 312
christianaeg says:
Cool! I really hope he gets the part again! I liked him in the role! Won't he be to old to return for the Half Blood Prince?
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:29 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 416
twilightlove says:
Cool! I think it would be cool is he played Tom Riddle in the HBP. He was really good in the chamber of secrets!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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~Harry's true love~ says:
That is soo interesting, i would be very happy to see him in HBP, i think he did a great job in second movie. I would be very happy and i hope that he does come back because he does a great portraying Tom Riddle
-Lizzy
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Mrs.Draco.Malfoy says:
Awesome! I thinked he pertrayed young Tom (refuses to say last name for my own protection) very well. He is a great actor!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1725
zues says:
It would be cool if did the 6th movie as Tom. But that's a long way from now.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:37 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3148
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
I hope he plays at least one of the Tom Riddles. It will make everything less confusing to the people who haven't read the books. And the fact that he's hot doesn't hurt either. ;)
*The MRS*
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:39 PM EST
Nightingale's Song
Points: 3560
Angel Lei says:
That's interesting, I didn't even think about it I hope he does come back in the 6th film for continuity between the films. Plus I think he did a good job as Tom Riddle
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:40 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 66
Stephii<3 says:
He was really good in the other movie and he suited the part really well. It is a good thing he is back.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:40 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1111
Phoenix_Patronus says:
Wow! it would be great to have him back again. Or else the flow of the story in the movies will not be smooth. Having different actors aren't a good thing because they have to work hard to portray their character the exact way the old one portrayed his or her character.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:40 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 543
Canis Diris says:
well he was a good teen voldermort and HBP does have some backflashes for him so it would be great for him to come back.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:41 PM EST
Squib
Points: 173
Harry Potter lover2010 says:
Cool!! He really should come back!!!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2665
<3 Neville <3 says:
Oh i hope he comes back! he's a fanstatic actor!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:48 PM EST
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