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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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Auror
Points: 2326
Skitch says:
Well, now I'll have to go over and see if imdb.com has any information and or pictures to show me these actors. Sounds like fun.
Posted May 26, 2006 at 6:54 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 72
Mr. Daroe Duoai says:
By the way... imdb doesn't have any pictures... anyone knows when are they going to show them?!
Posted May 26, 2006 at 6:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 911
Rasial says:
Alright! I am a huge fan of Helena Bonham-Carter. It is great news to hear that a favourite actor is going to be in a movie I was already keen to see for its own sake.
Posted May 26, 2006 at 6:56 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 392
A_Mom_Like_Molly says:
I think it's absolutely BRILLIANT that Helena Bohnem Carter is taking over as Bella. She's who I'd pictured in that role to begin with! Wonderful news, absolutely wonderful!!
Posted May 26, 2006 at 7:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 638
Harry(the 4th champion) says:
One word..... Awsome!!!!!!!!!!
I hope they bring their character to life like their suppose too!
Posted May 26, 2006 at 8:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 538
Dementor Hugger says:
Im really sad that that lady couldnt play the part. She probably would have been really good at it. But I guess that if you are pregnant you really shouldnt sign-up for a movie. Who would do that??
Posted May 26, 2006 at 9:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
Cool! I cant wait to see them all in costume!
Posted May 26, 2006 at 9:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1920
gubbyfish says:
I can't wait to see them. That picture of of Alex Hopkins looks like a good match for young Snape. I'm really looking forward to these scenes with the young mauraders.
Posted May 26, 2006 at 10:48 PM EST
Squib
Points: 112
~*Tracey*~ says:
First I wish all the luck to Helen McCrory with the pregancy. Second I cant wait to see the OotP film to see all the new faces of Characters that we have read about.
Posted May 26, 2006 at 11:16 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 377
Michelle&Felicis:) says:
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY!!!
HELENAA BONHAM CARTER AS BELLA??
but... but... that's JUST the way I imagined bella!!
with helena's FACE!!!
can this get any BETTERR??!!
Posted May 26, 2006 at 11:19 PM EST
Prof. of Jamology
Points: 3534
Karentia says:
Ohh! Helena is fab - I am very much looking forward to seeing her as evil Bellatrix - that will be so cool!
Posted May 27, 2006 at 12:07 AM EST
Witch
Points: 879
OffTheLoop says:
eeeee! I can't wait! This movie will be so exciting! But that Alec Hopkins dude doesn't look like Snape at all...
Posted May 27, 2006 at 12:15 AM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
YES!!!!!!!!!!! Helena Bonham Carter is in the HP movies now! My life is complete, =D.
Posted May 27, 2006 at 12:44 AM EST
Squib
Points: 138
CML86 says:
I am so excited. Alec Hopkins is hott, I think he is perfect to play young Severus. I cant wait to see pictures of the other.
Posted May 27, 2006 at 12:44 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3258
merri maven says:
Yay! I'm so happy that Helena Bonham Carter is going to play Bellatix! She's such a good actress.
Posted May 27, 2006 at 4:00 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4057
ILoveHP! says:
You're the best HPANA!
Anyways, I'll go and check out BBC after I post here...
I don't think Helena Bonham Carter looks like what I imagined Bellatrix to be, I think I'll like Helen McCrory more, but, I'll hope for the best!
Yay, Professor Grubbly-Plank is casted! And Bane! But how about Firenze?
Posted May 27, 2006 at 4:35 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1508
Cute Petil says:
Absolutely excellent choices for all roles i think! i thought Helena Bonham Carter did a great job in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and have no doubt that she will do a great job as Bellatrix in OoTP!
Posted May 27, 2006 at 5:19 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1547
Severus' Advocate says:
Im so glad that Helana lady is playing Bellatrix...I always thought she'd make a good Tonks though..
Posted May 27, 2006 at 5:36 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
PotterGirlThru&Thru says:
Wow, I can't wait for the photos...
And I'm really excited about Helena Bonham Carter playing Bella... She looks like her a lot!
Posted May 27, 2006 at 6:05 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Ðigital Jesus [І] says:
I saw the group photo, it looks pretty good. I'm sure they will do a good job. I cant wait to see how they play the young Marauders.
Posted May 27, 2006 at 7:24 AM EST
Squib
Points: 117
Kwini says:
I think that James Walters looks just the part, no offense:)It seems he has the right idea about how to capture the character.
Kwini
Posted May 27, 2006 at 7:28 AM EST
Student
Points: 277
becs_weasley_always says:
OOOoo I love seeing new pictures!
Posted May 27, 2006 at 8:27 AM EST
The Quibbler Poet
Points: 7048
.:Wicked T:. says:
Thats Awesome! Its seems that they have everyone cast! Helena I like her she is a great actress she is perfect for the part of Bellatrix Lestrange.
Posted May 27, 2006 at 9:42 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4412
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
As long as there is actors for the job... Cool that Carter will be playing Bellatrix, I liked her in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
~MP~
Posted May 27, 2006 at 10:03 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 698
cmenges says:
For some ODD reason Alec lookes almost exactly as I pictured young Snape in my mind as I read the book. This is very good casting. I look forward to when the movie is released.
Posted May 27, 2006 at 10:22 AM EST
Witch
Points: 540
ProfMM says:
This is very exciting! I wish the pictures were better. It's quite difficult to see any details...hard to believe that the release date is still over a year a way!
Posted May 27, 2006 at 10:28 AM EST
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