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Young Marauders, others cast for 'Phoenix' 
MAY 25, 2006 at 5:49 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: CBBC Newsround
James Walters is to be Young Sirius Black, James Utechen will play a Young Remus Lupin and Alec Hopkins will portray Young Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, it was reported
today by CBBC Newsround.
The trio of "Young Marauders" will provide a glimpse into Harry's parent's generation in the film, in which they portray several of the main adult characters while they were still at Hogwarts themselves.
In a major casting change, Helena Bonham Carter will replace Helen McCrory as deatheater Bellatrix Lestrange, as McCrory now expects to be "heavily pregnant" during what would have been her filming. (Carter was last seen as Charlie's mom in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She also voiced a character in Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit opposite Ralph Fiennes.)
Care of Magical Creatures Professor Grubbly-Plank will be portrayed by 25-year stage veteran Apple Brook. Finally, Jason Piper will play Bane the Centaur.
Pictures of the new trio will be posted as soon as we get them! (They are all relative unknowns, but HPANA has confirmed that Alec Hopkins is the teen in this photo, from a Newbury Theatre production in 2003. Here's a group photo.)
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Head Girl
Points: 422
Padfoots Escape says:
Thats so exciting! I really wish they had some pictures! I can't wait!
Posted May 25, 2006 at 4:30 PM EST
Points: 220
Nutty89 says:
OH MY GOODNESS.. Helena Bonham Carter as LaStrange
I'm still pinching myself here
I LOVE her a LOT. She very talented.. I am also a fan of her husband Tim Burton..... I cannot wait to see Helena play on evil character....
Oh and the guys seem cool aswell. WE NEED IMAGES.
I can then give my opinion. Im not one to give quick judgment.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 4:32 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1055
Pomfrey's~Apprentice says:
Eeeee :) It's always exciting to hear about castings for the new movies. Is it out yet? :)
Posted May 25, 2006 at 4:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 769
Zoe Hurley says:
Wow, i think i do prefer helena bonham-carter to be bellatrix!!!! thats great XD. I wonder how the marauders look like... im soooooooo looking forward to see some photos........
Posted May 25, 2006 at 4:43 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4021
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
I have never heard of these people in my whole life. Anyway, I can't wait to see the movie, I am really looking foreward to see Snape getting hung upside down and stuff (thats what happened, right? Sorry, its been a long time since I read the fifth book)
Posted May 25, 2006 at 4:46 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 400
chinatown00x says:
I want to see pictures! Young Snape...yay! I'm also excited that Helena Bonham Carter is playing Bellatrix! Oh, I love the marauders and can't wait to see what they look like!
Posted May 25, 2006 at 4:47 PM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3705
red&gold says:
Of all the most times she could have been pregnant, it was right during the filming of Harry Potter... I'd say it's her loss, but she IS getting a kid out of the deal... That's a shame though.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 4:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 764
snickerdoodle_131515 says:
I have been waiting so long for this news! I even had a whiteboard up in my room with young Marauder casting waiting to fill this out!
Posted May 25, 2006 at 4:55 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1143
Godric11 says:
That picture of the supposed young Snape (Alec Hopkins) looks more like a young Sirius to me.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 5:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2037
JAYSTARR says:
James Walters is a Brilliant actor and I know he will do well as a young Sirus Black in deed.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 5:27 PM EST
Student
Points: 220
Magical and Mysterious Me says:
I am wondering about the new movie. This movie sounds so awesome!
~Magical and Mysterious Me~
Posted May 25, 2006 at 5:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1658
Looooney says:
That's too bad about Helen McCrory. I was really looking forward to her playing Bellatrix. Helena Bonham Carter is a fantastic actress, I just never pictured Bellatrix to look like her. I thought that she'd be more of a Merope.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 5:42 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1022
Magical Teapot says:
I am glad to hear that they have got most major parts cast finally. I really would like to see some pictures though.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 5:43 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2906
Pema says:
Unknowns? That spoils my fun. I'm gonna try to look them up though. I hope Alec Hopkins doesn't let me down as young Snape! He'd better be good, or I'll want my money back.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 5:46 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3041
ThePhoenix'sSong says:
It is great that they have finally cast the marauders. I would love some pictures. Especially once they are in character.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 5:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1878
-_Vintage_Dream_- says:
Oh my word! I cant believe they cast the yung Marauders! EEK! I'm sooo happy! But I really do hope that they look like what the characters are supposed to look like! And, thats brilliant that Helena Bonham Carter is playing Bellatrix! I cant wait for OOTP!
~*Crissy*~
Posted May 25, 2006 at 5:49 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 571
Sibyll Trelawney says:
I love that actress thats doing bellatrix! She was so good in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Ive never heard of any of the rest of them but im sure they will do a good job.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 5:51 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
I can't wait until the movie comes out!!!! I just know it's going to be great!!!!
Posted May 25, 2006 at 5:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Yay Young Marauders cast! As for Helena Bohman Carter, I like her very much but I would have never chosen her for Bellatrix, well whatever I'm sure she'll do an amazing job!
Posted May 25, 2006 at 5:59 PM EST
Dark-Lance Writer
Points: 2628
Remus Mirkwood says:
This makes me even more excited to see Order of the Phoenix. I cant wait to see how they play the young Marauders.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 6:04 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
Great!!! Now we just need a James potter and a Lilly Evans and then I think I'm happy!!! :):):):)
Posted May 25, 2006 at 6:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 646
~!*Gryffindor Rules*!~ says:
I didn't know she was pregneant and I wonder who Bellatrix will be? And im dieing for new pictures too!
Posted May 25, 2006 at 6:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1356
phoenixfire_HG says:
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! finally! I have been waiting so long for this moment. The maraduers are some of my favorite characters, if not the all time fav.! I am so glad to see that they aren't going to be cutting them out of the movie. I was so scared that they were going to for so long, but now the wait is over!!!
I can't wait to see OotP!!!
Posted May 25, 2006 at 6:26 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 25729
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
COOL!
Lots of great info!!!
I love it!!
And congrats to Helen McCrory on being pregnant!
Posted May 25, 2006 at 6:36 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
Hooray! They finally have casted these parts! That's good to hear. That's a very important scene, and to get people to play them is good.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 6:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1424
~Hermione says:
I think they have made good choices. I would like to see more pictures of them.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 6:48 PM EST
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