CoSForums Archive - Anyone know anything about casting for GoF?

Azimuth

August 18th, 2003, 8:43 pm

:welcome: to the forums!

First of all, not all of the actors and actresses in that movie are British, they just aren't.

Actually, all the actors/actresses are British, with the exception of one or two minor characters. Also,

All I can say is if you're not a UK resident, I think you're clinging on to false hope. Even if you were known where you live, they only want you if you're a UK resident.

danfan89 is right. For such a major character, only British/French actresses would be accepted for auditions. It isn't just the fact that you are American citizen, but also that you'd have to pay alot of money to fly over here and get accommodation, and you don't know how long you'd have to stay.

dobby_rocks

August 25th, 2003, 6:25 pm

well farnky Fleur is French then they shouldt cast a british person they should cast someone who is French, wouldnt you agree. since she is french

IF a Brit can fake a french accent, then an american can fake a Brit one as well

"It isn't just the fact that you are American citizen, but also that you'd have to pay alot of money to fly over here and get accommodation"

That is true but if she got a main role, they (The WB) would pay for it and provide accommodation, it be compeletey diffrent if you were just an extra

I say go for GrintGal, you never know , if they deny you due to you being a american its simple discrimation they should be more concerned on who is the better actress or actor then what nationatily that person is

so if someone who is american could do a better job of acting then a brit or french person,for this particualr part or any then they should go with the better actress or actor bottom line

vagos

August 25th, 2003, 7:06 pm

i think that they are going to get known young professionals to play the big roles(i dont know if you are).a french girl should play fleur.it's just right that way.but i'm pretty sure they are going to cast a brit.

PhoenixUK

August 26th, 2003, 1:32 am

IF a Brit can fake a french accent, then an american can fake a Brit one as well

I'm really sorry but Americans cannot fake British accents. It's a fact of life, you still sound American. On the bright side, there's far more movies that you can audition for anyway.

I agree that they should get a French girl to play Fleur, a German to play Krum etc, it will make the films more authentic.

If you want to audition for GoF, here's how:

Casting opens Jan 2004. Do not write letters before then.

To apply, write a short letter to:

Casting Office
Leavesden Studios
PO Box 322
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD25 7XJ
(United Kingdom)

Include a recent photograph and a stamped addressed envelope.

Notes:

Not all letters will be replied to. Remember, you still have a very small chance as thousands of kids will also apply. Good luck to anyone who does apply, though! Make sure you tell us how it goes!

Hope that's helpful :D

sindatur

August 27th, 2003, 9:52 pm

I've heard alot of back and forth on this, and a friend of mine taped an interview with Dan Radcliffe on Regis and Kelly(seems like it's from Nov 2002) today which I haven't watched yet.

For awhile, it was very unlikely that Emma, Dan and Rupert would be playing the Trio in GoF movie. Lately it seems they are all 3 basically confirmed. In the interview Dan Radcliffe apparently says he probably won't be playing HArry in GoF.

Does anyone know the latest information, is it still very probable that the actors from the first 3 movies will indeed play their same parts in GoF when it's filmed?

Alchemist

August 28th, 2003, 12:36 am

Actually, go for it, totally, if you fail, so what? At least you went for it, and if ur an extra ur an extra, but it would be an extra on a huge movie! Give it some welly (for lack of a more explicit word) and hold you head up high...

As for the whole "they'd get a french actress", i doubt it, i realy doubt it, because a decent english accrtess can pull of an french accent, or rather a MOVIE-eque french accent... difference? Well French accents aren't as heavy as the americans make out (the movies main market, at least w/ english voices), and even a french acctress would have to "put on" a french accent... sounds silly? Watch "jonny english" (terrible movie...) to see what an american makes of a french accent... I cant guarantee anything, but i am pretty sure that the fleur acctress will be determined more by her looks (both in beauty and age), then her ability as an acctress and then her accent...

And as for Victor being German... why? He's Bulgarian in the Book...? Not i can certainly guarantee Victor Krum wont be a german OR bulgarian actor (but pls i just hope they dnt over do the accent with the Vs like JRK did in the book... i have bulgarian mates and they dnt spk like that!)

anyway... the casting in the movies has been pretty spot on so far, and for the students it seems they are going for fresh faces rather than bigger names, mainly for money issues of course, but it keeps the entire bizz centred around the story rather than the one actor or acctress... i expect it to be the same (in other words no hollywood students this year kids;))

What I wanna know is who has been cast as Cederic (i doubt he'll appear in PoA...), any ideas? male model maybe? lol

And cho... any one know about Cho the ho?

k.

Alchemist

August 28th, 2003, 12:38 am

vickygirl4

August 29th, 2003, 11:44 pm

I think it would be wrong not to cast a French actress for Fleur and a Bulgarian (or at least Slavic) actor for Krum. GrintGal, don't take that as an insult, I just think it would be more true to the books. But I don't think they will be famous actors. Most of the major kids roles were given to complet unknowns.

SwtPea484

August 30th, 2003, 1:36 am

haha cho is a ho.

NANLOVE

September 6th, 2003, 3:05 am

I have heard about 3 suitable candidates for "Mad Eye" Moody: Sean Connery, Anthony Hopkins and Geofrey Rush. Of these 3 I think the old Mr Bond, since he is british definitely has the credentials. I dont know if Hopkins is british though id love to see him portraying Moody.
Geofrey Rush.. i don't know... he could be a good choice also..what do you think?

Avera-kedavra

September 6th, 2003, 3:44 am

anthony hoppkins is british. he was knighted too. thoug he got a u.s citizzenship. drifting from that.. i wonder who might play madame maxime and kakaroff. though i think the reinacted voldermort will be cg.

Padfoot_Uk

September 7th, 2003, 6:02 pm

yeh i think that Connery would make a very good moody itd be interesting to see it. and i also agree that Voldemort will probably be CGI, although itd be interesting to see who gets the part of the voice actor ;) and as for all the student extras well im gonna send in my letter being a uk resident and all!

Sirius83

September 7th, 2003, 8:01 pm

I'm fairly sure they'll have another all British cast, except for Krum, Karkaroff, Fleur and Maxine. Either way, it's all authentic that way, and I think that's the same line of thinking the studio is using, so if you're not British(or French for the part of Fleur) I seriously doubt you would be considered.

Additionally, I believe that the other major parts would be given to more known and experienced actors. While the trio was chosen with a limited choice of screen actors and based on chemistry between them, they would be looking at well known actors for other major parts.

Da Vinci

December 1st, 2003, 11:07 am

Hi there,

I'm going for Krum :clap:

I speak very well English, Dutch and German. I'm also learning Bulgarian.
To be honest. That comment above about the overdoing of the V's is right.
They don't speak with V's in Bulgarian, they have more a mixture between a "V" and a "W".
(A soft "V" for those who don't understand :shrug: )
I have no clue yet for who else are going to audition, except for the speculations, but I'm almost sure the competition might get tough. That counts also for you there above that wants to audition for Fleur.
Putting a French accent on as a British isn't that difficult with some training, but if an American needs to put on a British accent it might get difficult.
I haven't got a clue if they want native speakers from France or Bulgaria, but I think that Bulgaria might get a bit difficult (distance and so).

Well, those who want to go for an audition just go for it.
I've read somewhere that the WB want to reduce the risc during travelling so this also confirms the advantage of being British. This doesn't mean you don't stand a chance as an American though. (Madame Hooch, Lee Jordan and an extra are from the USA as far as I know).

Best wishes and good luck to you all,

Da Vinci (fun4life)

PS: all the speculations and people who want to audition (new actors) for a real part are soon visible on my new website. But I will tell you where you can find it later when it's launched.

Bye

ginnybatbogeysyou

December 1st, 2003, 1:01 pm

I just read this on Mugglenet:
A good thing too, as the fourth film will be starting next year, under Mike Newell. "Yeah, I'm going to do the next one," smiles [Gary] Oldman. "Although I'm not sure if I'm supposed to say that."
So Oldman is on for the fourth movie.

And Da Vinci, good luck with auditioning. I'm sure you, being Dutch, can pull of a Bulgarian accent. Just think about the Limburg-accent a bit! :)

For you that aren't Dutch: Limburg is a part of Holland and they speak in a certain accent there.

Courtenay

December 2nd, 2003, 5:50 am

but i am pretty sure that the fleur acctress will be determined more by her looks (both in beauty and age), then her ability as an acctress and then her accent...

I'd have to agree i believe they'd go for looks firstly then look at their acting ability. I mean of course they have to act but they would have to think about what fans would say if they cast a character and the actor didn't look the paart. Any way all the actors have read throughs and they have acting coaches who they practice with before they film.

By the way i think you should really try GrintsGal you probably have a good chnce just don't get your hopes up too much. =)

Byes
Courtenay

Jonny Boy

December 2nd, 2003, 1:30 pm

Go to http://imdb.com/title/tt0330373/fullcredits for the Goblet of Fire and http://imdb.com/title/tt0373889/.

remusjlupin1980

December 2nd, 2003, 5:52 pm

I read somewhere Malcolm McDowell would like to play Mad-Eye Moody. (His agent is pushing for him). Here's a pic:

http://www.jennvix.com/malccom.jpg

HollywoodBob

December 2nd, 2003, 6:09 pm

Sean Connery is Welsh. :-D

I'm really thinking they'll go with actors that are established, but not household names, or newcomers. It seems to be their habit.

My question is will they bring back Chris Columbus' daughter for the part of Susan Bones since she played the part in the first two films even though they were non speaking roles.

-HollywoodBob

Magi

December 2nd, 2003, 8:24 pm

Sean Connery is Welsh?! Isn't he Scottish?

Parvati_Pati

December 3rd, 2003, 12:11 am

Argh.... I hate this stupid British thing. I understand that they want people who live in England but why must they be British!?!?
I'm planing on trying out for Luna Lovegood but everyone says my chances are like one out of a hundred because I'm American!!! I've lived in England for 3 years and I can fake a British accsent and actually sound exeptable (not one of thoese stupid 'I'm a prissy princess' fake accsents).I even look like Luna!! And my chances still suck!!

Rowlingfan1

December 3rd, 2003, 12:33 am

I want to try out for Luna, but I don't think that I would make it; I'm from Louisiana and....not....Luna....ish...But I AM crazy, and you should hear me imitate a British accent!

Jedi Potter

December 3rd, 2003, 4:17 am

I have heard rumors about Sam Neil getting Karkaroff. He vistied the set or something but he might not been there to try to get a role so who knows. Also I suspect that they will bring back all the major adult actors (Gambon, Rickman, Smith, etc). Moody will be an interesting choice. I guess we will have to wait a month to start this process.

ginnybatbogeysyou

December 3rd, 2003, 9:37 am

Sean Connery is Welsh?! Isn't he Scottish?
No, Anthony Hopkins is Welsh and you're right: Sean Connery is Scottish.

Lia

December 3rd, 2003, 10:05 am

Don't mention it.

But I have to warn you: Don't get your hopes up on being Fleur. I'm pretty sure they're gonna offer the role to French actress Ludivine Sagnier.

Impossible she's 30 years old

remusjlupin1980

December 3rd, 2003, 11:37 am

Impossible she's 30 years old

She's actually only 24. But she looks VERY young.

Dedalus

December 3rd, 2003, 1:49 pm

Argh.... I hate this stupid British thing. I understand that they want people who live in England but why must they be British!?!?
They could hire a whole new section of casting directors for another country, sift through all the non-British people who believe they could feign a British accent, fly them over, find a suitable tutor, and be content that they're got a good actress who's suitable for the role, or they could not bother with accents, location and already have tutors and be content that they've got a good actress who's suitable for the role (because there won't ever be a situation where there'll only be one person who's pefect for the part). It's not surprising which one they'd opt for.

It may sound unfair to people who really want the job else where, but they don't base it on who wants the job the most since it isn't a prize :)

Having said that, I think anyone who wants to should audition. You never know, and you have more chance than if you don't do anything at all.

Lia

December 3rd, 2003, 2:26 pm

She's actually only 24. But she looks VERY young.

Serious ???
I'm french and I don't know it. :nc: shame on me

But she doesn't looks very young. There is other actress younger for the role.
Whynot a french actress but I'm sure not she.

Wab

December 3rd, 2003, 2:35 pm

The whole "British thing" is not just a production decision.

While Equity (the actors' union) will only give a card to a foreign performer who is established or is considered to have skills unavailable in Britain.

The British Govt also applies similar criteria in the granting of a working visa.

So, for arguments sake, if the producers wanted Claire Danes to play Fleur no drama. If they wanted a first time actress from Iowa, they'd have problems.

It's the same everywhere. Actors like Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Rachel Griffiths, Naomi Watts and Cate Blanchett did a heap of stuff in Australia and NZ to get established before they could start working in Hollywood.

Da Vinci

December 3rd, 2003, 7:25 pm

You're right about those working permits for foreighners, but that doesn't count for other European Union member countries. So those who live in an EU member-country can act in the UK if they want to. (But keep in mind that child labour is not allowed in the EU (nor outside the EU), so children have some special parts in their contracts for the "education degree" (law), but it's just to protect children rights and so.)
You are of course allowed to act in a movie even when you're underage.

Greetz,

Da Vinci (fun4life)

Ornsby

December 4th, 2003, 2:37 pm

As i understood it (could be wrong) it was JKR that stated to WB, when they bought the contract to make the films, that only British actors and actresses were to be used. I dont think she liked the idea of Americans playing the parts of her British characters, cos it wouldent be right (no offence to Americans).
Warner Brothers arn't going to create a casting office in America and then find an American to fly over to England anyway are they? It would be cheaper and more authentic to just use UK actors. Its got nothing to do with racicm or whatever.
Mind you, I heard rumours that that girl out of Neighbours (Austrailia) was going to play Cho Chang. So i dont know what theyre doing. Maybe if ure really famous and they know you to be capable of 'pulling off' the part, well u might be in for a chance. But it wouldent be as easy for you as it would be for the Brits unfortunately. :frown:

Wab

December 5th, 2003, 2:21 pm

Michelle Ang has denied the rumours that she was considered for the part of Cho.

And it's true that kids can only be on set half the day while the other part is spent keeping up with school.

Da Vinci

December 8th, 2003, 6:34 pm

Michelle Ang has denied the rumours that she was considered for the part of Cho.

And it's true that kids can only be on set half the day while the other part is spent keeping up with school.

I have read on another HP page (I believe it was the Leaky Cauldron) that the negotiations went wrong between Michelle Ang and WB-casting.
They said that Michelle was the favourite of Rowling for the part, but they couldn't round off the negotiations before they started shooting. That's why they have cut her out. Maybe in movie 4 she'll join.

Secondly, that the children have to go to school it true. That's also the reason why they prefer older actors who look younger so they don't have to stop shooting during the day.

Greetings,
Da Vinci (fun4life)

Dedalus

December 8th, 2003, 10:14 pm

They said that Michelle was the favourite of Rowling for the part, but they couldn't round off the negotiations before they started shooting. That's why they have cut her out. Maybe in movie 4 she'll join.
Where is it said that Ang was favourite of Rowling? I've seen that said before, but I've never seen it said officially. I think this might just be a rumour caused by Michelle Ang enthusiasts.

Da Vinci

December 9th, 2003, 11:25 pm

Where is it said that Ang was favourite of Rowling? I've seen that said before, but I've never seen it said officially. I think this might just be a rumour caused by Michelle Ang enthusiasts.

Hi there,

I found the following pages which are about Michelle Ang and about her playing Cho Chang.

http://www.victoriaspence.com/MichelleAng/Article001.jpg
The article about Michelle Ang stating the casting was such a headache they just cut Cho out, even though she was was the first choise to play Cho.

http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/PersonDetail/personid-62756/
There states she denied playing in the next HP movie.

http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/MTarchives/003812.html
This is about that she probably won't get casted for GoF.

http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/MTarchives/week_2003_02_02.html#002551
This is about Jennifer Nguyen, but I've read somewhere else that she was cancelled for the part of Cho (no wonder when she's like 27 or so and also not as pretty as Kwon Boa)
And don't foreget there are lots of Chinese and Asian people living in the UK and there should be some pretty ones too among them.

I will look further for the article that stated that the negotiations went wrong.

Best wishes,

Da Vinci (fun4life)

SilverMagic

December 10th, 2003, 12:02 am

I heard casting was over
They are going to start filming it in January

mugglemagic

December 10th, 2003, 1:08 am

I heard casting was over
They are going to start filming it in January

thought starting in April, and still looking at least for twin asians for patil sisters

Da Vinci

December 10th, 2003, 5:24 pm

I heard casting was over
They are going to start filming it in January

This is not true.
All the sources I have read about this say that you cannot start sending in the audition papers before January 2004. Everything before will not be read.
Shooting will probably start in March or April.

I have an agency now and they will search it out for me. So I'll let you know when it starts. You probably can also read it on newsround from the BBC when the time comes. They keep also track of big events.

Greetz,
Da Vinci

Wab

December 11th, 2003, 1:32 pm

Last I heard principal shooting starts in April (with a break in June, no doubt, for PoA publicity).

JillLuna866

June 6th, 2004, 6:19 pm

Well I heard that there is an aduition in Feb 2005 for the role of Luna Lovegood. If there was a thread about this you can put this thread down.

Emma

June 6th, 2004, 6:51 pm

I'm going to merge this with the auditions thread...

remusjlupin1980

June 6th, 2004, 7:09 pm

Well I heard that there is an aduition in Feb 2005 for the role of Luna Lovegood. If there was a thread about this you can put this thread down.

They're already scheduling auditions and they're not even half-way finished with the fourth movie? :huh:

rhtruluv

June 6th, 2004, 8:03 pm

I cant wait I'll try 2 audition

Reamus755

June 20th, 2004, 9:33 pm

Well I heard that there is an aduition in Feb 2005 for the role of Luna Lovegood. If there was a thread about this you can put this thread down.

wow, where did you hear this :D?

I'm not interested in the Luna role, being that as I'm a guy, it'd be pretty hard, and most likely embarassing... for everyone, not just me. But I'd love to audition for the later movies, maybe for a character that hasn't been introduced >< I dunno. Any info about where to find audition announcments and specifics would be appreciated... :D

Da Vinci ... If you find any information out from your agency as to where/when we can find out about audtions for the HP movies, i'd really appreciate the info :D

Also, I was wondering about the whole UK resident thing... What if i had relatives in the UK and i could just stay there, and pay for my own travel, you think they'd consider me for auditions?

PallasAthene

June 20th, 2004, 10:14 pm

Ok, I believe that Madame Maxime, Mad-Eye, Cedric and Fluer have been cast.
Go to http://www.snitchseeker.com (http://www.snitchseeker.com/), there news section. That's where I hear about this stuff.
I do know that the person that there thinking about being Fluer IS french. And so is the person that will play Madame Maxime.

You might be able to find the answer to your question here...http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=25815

hedwig727

June 21st, 2004, 2:17 am

there is stuff at countingdown.com

latiem

June 21st, 2004, 2:38 am

Okay People Filming has already started for GoF. The director is Mike Newell. Daniel took scuba lessons for the lake scenes. Everyone remains on board for GoF, but for Order I heard a rumor that Rupert might not be in it.

By the way LUNA IS NOT IN GOBLET!

LilyEvans

June 21st, 2004, 5:59 pm

Does anyone know when casting begins for OotP? I'd like to audition, but I should probably not apply until they give an official starting date. Or I'd be wasting my stamps. :)

Reamus755

June 21st, 2004, 11:26 pm

Does anyone know when casting begins for OotP? I'd like to audition, but I should probably not apply until they give an official starting date. Or I'd be wasting my stamps. :)

hehe, my thoughts exactly, tho i dont know who i could play... Oo

FoxyKnoxy

August 5th, 2004, 12:37 am

Fiennes and Richardson confirmed for GOF!

Mugglenet & Leaky Cauldron have received confirmation from Warner Brothers that Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Richardson have indeed joined the cast for GOF. Here is the official press release:

BURBANK, CA, August 4, 2004 - Ralph Fiennes (Red Dragon, Maid in Manhattan, Schindler's List) and Miranda Richardson (The Hours, Sleepy Hollow, The Crying Game) have joined the all-star cast of Warner Bros. Pictures' Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's popular Harry Potter novel series. Fiennes will play Harry Potter's nemesis, the evil Lord Voldemort, and Richardson takes on the role of muckraking journalist Rita Skeeter

So what does everyone think? I think RF may be too handsome to play LV. I always pictured LV as old and elderly, not young and hot!