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Fenrir Greyback, Amycus Carrow cast for 'Half-Blood Prince'?    
Various reports have appeared online that the role of Fenrir Greyback will be portrayed in 'Half-Blood Prince' by Dave Legeno, while Ralph Ineson will be playing Amycus Carrow. UPDATE: Additional actors have joined the film production according to Casting Call Pro.
Source: Various via The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by Prof. Dish on Feb 17, 2008 at 8:14 PM

Scarlett Byrne

HBP Rumor: Pansy Parkinson cast?    
According to the A & J Management website, 17 year old Scarlett Byrne has been cast in the role of Pansy Parkinson for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by Prof. Dish on Feb 2, 2008 at 2:32 PM

Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory to play Narcissa Malfoy in 'HBP'    
With the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" movie currently in production in the UK, news comes from CBBC Newsround that actress Helen McCrory will portray Narcissa Malfoy in the sixth movie. Also, an announcement on who will play young Tom Riddle and Lavender Brown will be released soon.
Source: CBBC Newsround via The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by Geri on Nov 9, 2007 at 9:14 AM

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent is Horace Slughorn, says actor    
In an upcoming exclusive interview with our friend Garth Franklin at Dark Horizons, actor Jim Broadbent confirms he has been chosen to portray Horace Slughorn in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," which coincidentally began principal filming today in the UK. The actor, who was recently seen in "Hot Fuzz," also said he has been going to costume fittings and that his new character is quite comical.
Source: Dark Horizons via The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by Cheeser on Sep 17, 2007 at 12:28 PM

Watts, Fiennes & Townsend not lined up for 'Half-Blood Prince' movie    
Contrary to numerous web site stories Naomi Watts, Joseph Fiennes and Stuart Townsend are not scheduled to appear in the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" movie, according to their representatives.
Source: MTV.com
Posted by Geri on Jul 25, 2007 at 2:20 PM

Michael Hoffman

Rumor: Michael Hoffman to direct HBP?  
Last month we mentioned a rumor that director David Yates had been asked to return to the "Harry Potter" franchise. A new rumor has now surfaced online stating that American director Michael Hoffman will be directing "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." Mr. Hoffman has directed "Soapdish," "One Fine Day" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Source: Dark Horizons via The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by Geri on Nov 3, 2006 at 9:35 AM

Jim McManus to be Aberforth Dumbledore    
Actor Jim McManus will portray Albus Dumbledore's brother Aberforth in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," according to The Leaky Cauldron. Agents for McManus confirmed the role today, they reported.
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by Cheeser on Apr 20, 2006 at 1:47 PM

Casting news on Harry's mom for 'Order of the Phoenix'    
Additional casting news for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is appearing online and it would seem that unknown actress Susie Shinner, 17, from Nottingham has been cast in the role of Harry's young mother, Lily. UPDATE: A photo of the actress is now available online.
Source: Daily Record
Posted by Geri on Feb 4, 2006 at 12:52 PM

Luna hopeful Jessica Hoggins

Luna hopefuls wait for word    
Two girls from the thousands of hopefuls who auditioned for the role of Luna Lovegood in the next "Harry Potter" movie are awaiting word to see if they will be moving on to the next round of auditions.
Source: Various via Wizard News
Posted by Geri on Jan 20, 2006 at 11:29 AM

Open casting call for Luna on Saturday    
Warner Bros. are holding an open casting call for the character of Luna Lovegood in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" on Saturday, according to CBBC Newsround. Girls must be aged 13-16 and have a valid passport. The casting call will be at Hall Westminster, Storey's Gate, in London and WB will be taking photos and calling back girls they're interested in.
Source: CBBC Newsround
Posted by Cheeser on Jan 10, 2006 at 12:19 PM

Luna Lovegood to be announced by January    
CBBC Newsround reports that the casting for Ravenclaw Luna Lovegood in the "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" film is expected to be announced within the next few weeks (by early January) and the five final candidates were to keep their secret.
Source: CBBC Newsround
Posted by eudaemonia on Dec 12, 2005 at 2:11 PM

Imelda Staunton

Staunton to play Dolores Umbridge?    
Academy Award-nominee Imelda Staunton is rumored to be cast as the evil Professor/High Inquisitor Dolores Umbridge, for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" movie.
Source: ContactMusic
Posted by eudaemonia on Sep 30, 2005 at 1:36 PM

Anna Friel

Anna Friel hopes to be cast as Tonks    
Anna Friel recently stepped up to express her interest in portraying Nymphadora Tonks in the upcoming "Harry Potter" movies, "Order of the Phoenix" and "Half-Blood Prince." According to Film Focus, the part would be 'ideal' for the British actress.
Source: Film Focus via MuggleNet
Posted by eudaemonia on Sep 19, 2005 at 10:26 AM

Helen McCrory

Has Bellatrix Lestrange been cast for 'OotP'?    
Tabloid British paper, "The Mirror," is reporting that Helen McCrory, has signed on to play Bellatrix Lestrange in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." Ms. McCrory recently appeared in "Charlotte Gray," and "The Count of Monte Cristo."
Source: The Mirror via Wizard News
Posted by Geri on Aug 1, 2005 at 9:44 PM

Elizabeth Hurley for 'Order of the Phoenix'?    
Rumors abound on the Internet today of a small report on Dark Horizons stating that Elizabeth Hurley has been offered the role of an 'evil witch' in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." Of course, as with all rumors Warner Bros. has not confirmed this yet, but we will let you know as soon as we hear anything. UPDATE: We have just received word from Warner Bros. that "There is absolutely no truth in that rumor whatsoever."
Source: Dark Horizons
Posted by Geri on Feb 4, 2005 at 6:40 PM

Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Jean-Pierre Jeunet mulls directing 'Order of the Phoenix'  
It would seem that the hunt for a director for the next "Harry Potter" movie is underway. Earlier last week Ain't it Cool News reported that French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet had been approached by Warner Bros. to direct "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." This follows news that Mira Nair had also been approached to direct the film.
Source: Yahoo News via The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by Geri on Oct 26, 2004 at 9:48 AM

Jarvis Cocker

New composer signed for next Harry Potter movie?    
To follow-up on the news that Franz Ferdinand has been contacted to write music and star in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" the Sun newspaper from the UK is now reporting that rocker Jarvis Cocker has been signed to compose music for the film, as well as make a cameo appearance. This contradicts a report in September from the John Williams Fan Network claiming that Patrick Doyle had been signed to carry the baton.
Source: The Sun
Posted by Geri on Oct 20, 2004 at 8:50 PM

Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand to play Weird Sisters in 'Goblet of Fire'?    
According to MTV.com Scottish band Franz Ferdinand have been approached by Warner Bros. to write some music for "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and may even appear as the characters the Weird Sisters: "There's a section where there's a band of ugly sisters playing and I think, well ... some members of Franz Ferdinand may be the ugly sisters in the band."
Source: MTV.com
Posted by Geri on Oct 13, 2004 at 7:19 AM

Faith

Two-legged dog may walk through 'Fire'    
A dog that "stands" and walks on its sole two legs has been offered a cameo role in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," according to reports. At three feet tall, Faith was born with the disability and her owners in Oklahoma say they've been contacted by Warner Bros. but that nothing has been finalized.
Source: BBC
Posted by Cheeser on Sep 9, 2004 at 5:39 PM

Miranda Richardson

Rita Skeeter has been cast for 'Goblet of Fire'    
Extremely reliable sources have told The Leaky Cauldron that British actress Miranda Richardson has been cast to play Rita Skeeter in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by Geri on Jul 23, 2004 at 8:06 PM