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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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Haldir's Horcrux
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Corvis says:
Oh that's awesome, I can't wait to see pictures. A few I found on google, but I want to see the casting pics. A few of them I've heard of, and I think they're great choices.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 9:14 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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lbaylor says:
Glad things are progressing with the movie, I can't wait for it to come out. Now if only we could have more information in regards to book 7
Posted May 25, 2006 at 9:21 AM EST
Charms Mistress
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Points: 4693
Weesa says:
Congratulations to them all for getting the parts. To bad Helen McCrory had to forfeit her role to Helena Bonham Carter. I'm sure she feels that having a bad is a much better reward though, so good luck to her.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 9:23 AM EST
Witch
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Fairy Foozle says:
(tries to imagine Bellatrix pregnant) NOPE! CAN'T DO IT!
I can't wait til the pictures of the Maurader's come out! Sirius is my all time favorite character! Sadly he is dead now... But this casting bit does make me immensely happy!
Posted May 25, 2006 at 9:23 AM EST
Auror
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Gwenyth says:
Cool. I actually like her more than the other girl. I am sure that no matter what they will do an awesome job.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 9:27 AM EST
Vampire
Points: 2690
Dansgirl34 says:
Awesome. First I don't have to go to school until 11:30 and now all of this casting news! Quite an exciting day! Can't wait to see pictures of everyone!!!
Posted May 25, 2006 at 9:35 AM EST
Witch
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Hermione-half&half says:
I cannot believe Helena Bonham Carter will be responsible for killing off Sirius Black! I saw her more as Tonks than Bellatrix.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 9:35 AM EST
Witch
Points: 588
Hermy J Potter says:
WOW! Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix -- that's fantastic! Many people wanted her to be Bella before the other actress was cast, so I'm sure they'll be happy to hear this.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 9:38 AM EST
Prefect
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dansbabygirl89 says:
All right! I can't waite to see the marauders, its going to be great.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 9:52 AM EST
Head Girl
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Jealz says:
Well I hope we get pictures soon. I really want to see if they look like the older actors.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:05 AM EST
Prefect
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Draco'sGirl2121 says:
That is soo cool to see all those people will be in the next harry potter movie and am extremly ecited to see helen bonham cater because I am a huge fun of hers.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:17 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 378
wilson84 says:
That's cool but I'm alittle sad that we won't see helen mccrory as bella i was really looking forward to it.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:19 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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zues says:
I don't know anyone of these people, but I'm sure they will all do a good job.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:25 AM EST
Overqualified Jester
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jurassicfatt says:
Oh, I like the new Bellatrix! Very cool. It wouldn't have been good at add preggers to the list of changes in the movie. The new heir of slytherin, stuff like that would crop up again. Just imagine how confused all those kids who don't read the books would be.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:28 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
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Alchemical Auror says:
OOOOOOOOHHHHH NOOOOOOO!
I honestly cannot handle Helena Bonham Carter! She always puts a really odd spin on the characters she plays. I thought the person cast looked perfect....
very disappointed.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:31 AM EST
Parselmouth
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Thestral Eyes says:
WOw thats alot of new information at once! COngrats to Helen on being pregnant :) THe new bellatrix looksw the part too so im not fussed...not too sure about the young snape though...hmm well see :) Cant wait for photos!
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:31 AM EST
Professor
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PhoenixPatronus2 says:
Hmmmm, I'll have to see pictures before I can start getting excited either way. Of course even the pictures won't mean much until we get pictures of them in actual scenes. Still cool though.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:39 AM EST
Auror
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kermittounette says:
Wow... what a change... I don't know what to say about that one, if it is confirmed i'm happy for her, I've seen some movies and I think she'll do a great Bellatrix character.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:47 AM EST
Head Girl
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Sirius151 says:
I haappy with Helena taking over- i think she is a great actress.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:57 AM EST
Witch
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PadmaPatilPassion says:
Oh, I love Helena! She will be perfect for Bellatrix... just as long as she can sneer at Harry well.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 11:03 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
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Smileyradcliffe says:
I thought carter looked familiar..
she was so sweet looking in that movie... can't see her playing a evil person..
cool pics though
Posted May 25, 2006 at 11:16 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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Veela_gurl says:
Ok, I have seen Helena in a few movies. They haven't all been great, but she is a wonderful actress. I think she can pull off the slipper tongue of Bellatrix with no problem. I can't wait to see how all of these new comers fit into the mix.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 11:17 AM EST
Emma's Darkest Secret
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Firestrike212 says:
Well that sounds exciting! I cant wait to see that scene in the file next year!!
Posted May 25, 2006 at 11:26 AM EST
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superduperpotter says:
Cool. although i think helen mcrory looked more like lestrange than carter does but the make up team should do a good job. Can't wait to see the young maurauders in action.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 11:26 AM EST
Witch
Points: 576
berries&cream says:
This is Awesome news!! thanks for the update! Can't wait for the movie I'm soooo excited!! Oh God!!
Posted May 25, 2006 at 11:31 AM EST
Queen of the Fae
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marauderette says:
*gasps* Finally! FInally finally finally! They had to cast these parts eventually. I guess they decided to do it later rather than sooner!
Now, we just need photos! (From the set, I mean)
Posted May 25, 2006 at 11:42 AM EST
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