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Harry Potter open casting call

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afrikat · 09/09/2024 21:12

Anyone's kids going for it?? My daughter would have loved to but is 2 months too young 😢

https://app.castittalent.com/HPCasting?utm_source=wwd_web&utm_medium=homepage_tile&utm_campaign=hbo&utm_content=hpseries-castingannounce

Cast It Talent

https://app.castittalent.com/HPCasting

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Oor · 10/09/2024 23:44

sunflowerdaisyrose · 10/09/2024 23:34

My children have an agent and all agents have been sent this brief it sounds like, and probably submitted all the children the right age! Self tape requests already coming through - not the same request as the open casting so a bit skeptical about the open call but worth a try!

Has your child has a tape request through yet? Mine has been subbed by her agent but no tape yet. I’ve also heard the open casting call is charging people $5 to sign up too. Not tried it myself because waiting to see if she gets a tape through agent but if it’s right I’m shocked at what a money making ploy that will be, especially if they are more likely to go through an agent in the end

sunflowerdaisyrose · 10/09/2024 23:34

My children have an agent and all agents have been sent this brief it sounds like, and probably submitted all the children the right age! Self tape requests already coming through - not the same request as the open casting so a bit skeptical about the open call but worth a try!

Justleaveitblankthen · 10/09/2024 23:31

I Remember when they auditioned hundreds of boys for the film version though. All over the worldwide news. Queues of excitable boys.. Then cast Daniel Radcliffe who was already an Actor with a film credit and parents in the business.
Just saying.. 😬

Sweetpeasaremadeforbees · 10/09/2024 23:26

My DD would be a great fit for Moaning Myrtle 🤣

😂I think most of MN would be a great fit for her!

shadylane · 10/09/2024 23:04

I very much doubt they’d cast 3 white leads but if any of them are they won’t care what colour hair they have.

DyslexicPoster · 10/09/2024 23:04

Oh exciting! My dd loves preforming. But she is a major pita too....... her inside voice is very shouty which might be a bonus

MintTwirl · 10/09/2024 23:00

I think my youngest is going to apply, he will turn 9 at the end of March so will just be in the right age bracket.

Yuckyyuckyuckity · 10/09/2024 22:59

My DD would make a perfect Hermione but unfortunately she's only 3 😂

Creamdecaramel · 10/09/2024 22:56

Mysterian · 10/09/2024 21:06

I'm only 615 months...

That make me laugh more than it should have 🤣😂

LeonoraFlorence · 10/09/2024 22:56

Firsttimetrier · 10/09/2024 22:55

I don’t want to out myself too much tbh as I’ve not NC and knowing the scene would identify myself to those who would know me in real life.

So to be a bit vague, I was in the first film and one of the earlier scenes of seeing parts of Hogwarts for the first time.

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What a great experience to have!

wejammin · 10/09/2024 22:56

This might be a stupid question, but if DD applied for, say, Hermione, would she have to reapply for every role that comes up in casting every time or do they keep it 'on file'?

Firsttimetrier · 10/09/2024 22:55

afrikat · 10/09/2024 22:52

Which scene(s) did you end up in?

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I don’t want to out myself too much tbh as I’ve not NC and knowing the scene would identify myself to those who would know me in real life.

So to be a bit vague, I was in the first film and one of the earlier scenes of seeing parts of Hogwarts for the first time.

elliejjtiny · 10/09/2024 22:54

loropianalover · 10/09/2024 21:08

Got such a nostalgic feeling when I saw that! 😄 I remember queuing up for the books in my local shopping centre when it all started, and going to see the movies in cinema.

Me too. Harry potter and the philosopher's stone was the first film that dh and I saw at the cinema together. I remember going to Woolworths for Haribo and panda pops beforehand!

Ds3 loves acting but at 13 he is too old unfortunately. Hoping that they will do another open casting call for other parts later and he could be an extra from the 3rd year.

LeonoraFlorence · 10/09/2024 22:53

afrikat · 10/09/2024 22:52

Yeah, surely they can't watch them all??

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I wouldn’t have thought so! They must have a high tech way of doing it. 🤔

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afrikat · 10/09/2024 22:52

Firsttimetrier · 10/09/2024 22:47

I lived in one of the towns which they filmed in and they came to our school to cast some additional extras.

It was a very long week of sitting in a marquee watching repeats of The Simpsons and then about 2 hours of actual filming towards the end of the week.

Thought it would be more glamorous but still a great experience.

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Which scene(s) did you end up in?

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afrikat · 10/09/2024 22:52

LeonoraFlorence · 10/09/2024 22:50

I was thinking what a massive job they’ll have to go through so many videos!

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Yeah, surely they can't watch them all??

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afrikat · 10/09/2024 22:51

BlossomToLeaves · 10/09/2024 22:48

I wonder if the children have to commit to 7 years worth of filming? It would make it much better if they had the same cast for all the series.

It will be quite a job for them to watch all the millions of videos uploaded - though I supopse they might have some very quick filter that they can use

I read they are planning the filming over 10 years!

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wejammin · 10/09/2024 22:51

My DD is 10, obsessed with Harry Potter and wants to be an actress so she'll definitely want to try. She's also a natural red head, and very small for her age, so I could see her as a Ginny. I think even just being an extra would make her so happy.

LeonoraFlorence · 10/09/2024 22:50

BlossomToLeaves · 10/09/2024 22:48

I wonder if the children have to commit to 7 years worth of filming? It would make it much better if they had the same cast for all the series.

It will be quite a job for them to watch all the millions of videos uploaded - though I supopse they might have some very quick filter that they can use

I was thinking what a massive job they’ll have to go through so many videos!

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afrikat · 10/09/2024 22:50

ladygindiva · 10/09/2024 22:47

My DD would but she won't be 9 until later on in 2025 😭 Could I lie about her age? 🤣

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I'm guessing they will ask for birth certificates if they get to a certain stage. But maybe she will be so amazing that they won't care?? I suspect they will be v strict tho

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conniefromaccounts · 10/09/2024 22:48

My DS turns 12 in January so is 3 months too old. Typical 🤣

BlossomToLeaves · 10/09/2024 22:48

I wonder if the children have to commit to 7 years worth of filming? It would make it much better if they had the same cast for all the series.

It will be quite a job for them to watch all the millions of videos uploaded - though I supopse they might have some very quick filter that they can use

Firsttimetrier · 10/09/2024 22:47

afrikat · 10/09/2024 22:45

How cool! Did you live close to the studios?

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I lived in one of the towns which they filmed in and they came to our school to cast some additional extras.

It was a very long week of sitting in a marquee watching repeats of The Simpsons and then about 2 hours of actual filming towards the end of the week.

Thought it would be more glamorous but still a great experience.

ladygindiva · 10/09/2024 22:47

Littlebitpsycho · 10/09/2024 18:53

Same, my DD12 would make an awesome Hermione 🤣

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My DD would but she won't be 9 until later on in 2025 😭 Could I lie about her age? 🤣

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afrikat · 10/09/2024 22:46

LeonoraFlorence · 10/09/2024 22:44

I thought she would have to vaguely resemble her? Or am I being silly? 😂

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They said they are committed to diverse casting so they won't even necessarily be white, never mind 'right' hair colour

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