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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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Newsenmum · 10/09/2024 22:46

I’m having major flashbacks of the Luna, Cho and lavender castings. I swear that was only yesterday 😭

LeonoraFlorence · 10/09/2024 22:45

afrikat · 10/09/2024 22:44

Definitely don't worry about the hair colour. I reckon my daughter will try for Ginny and she's dark blonde. Lots of the original cast had to dye their hair including the Weasley twins and Tom Felton (Draco)

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Ah, ok! Thank you. I didn’t think it through.😳

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afrikat · 10/09/2024 22:45

Firsttimetrier · 10/09/2024 22:43

I was an extra for one of the earlier Harry Potters when I was roughly 9. It was a long and boring week tbh, but was well paid which my mum put aside for my 18th birthday.

Nice story to have and a useful thing for those awkward team bonding days!

How cool! Did you live close to the studios?

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LeonoraFlorence · 10/09/2024 22:44

Oor · 10/09/2024 22:34

It won’t matter what colour her hair is.

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

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afrikat · 10/09/2024 22:44

LeonoraFlorence · 10/09/2024 22:31

One of my daughters wants to try for Hermione. She’s 9 so age wise she’s perfect but she’s blonde…🤷🏻‍♀️

Definitely don't worry about the hair colour. I reckon my daughter will try for Ginny and she's dark blonde. Lots of the original cast had to dye their hair including the Weasley twins and Tom Felton (Draco)

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Firsttimetrier · 10/09/2024 22:43

I was an extra for one of the earlier Harry Potters when I was roughly 9. It was a long and boring week tbh, but was well paid which my mum put aside for my 18th birthday.

Nice story to have and a useful thing for those awkward team bonding days!

LikeWeUsedToBe · 10/09/2024 22:43

My dd is definitely going to want to apply. She's such a little Hermione. Not really the future I'd want for her though and I'm such a HP geek it would be weird if she were in it. But will be fun doing the videos so we will have a bash.

TickingAlongNicely · 10/09/2024 22:35

Two weeks too old for DD. She is very Hermione in nature.

Oor · 10/09/2024 22:34

It won’t matter what colour her hair is.

LeonoraFlorence · 10/09/2024 22:31

One of my daughters wants to try for Hermione. She’s 9 so age wise she’s perfect but she’s blonde…🤷🏻‍♀️

ouch321 · 10/09/2024 22:13

Can't wait to watch this new take on it. It'll be much meatier than the films as each will have, I assume, 8 - give or take - episodes rather than trying to cram a book into 120 mins.

Anyone who gets a major part in this, they'll be made for life.

Suitcasesthree · 10/09/2024 22:10

My DD would be a great fit for Moaning Myrtle 🤣

KnickerlessFlannel · 10/09/2024 22:09

My daughter's giving it a go. I know she's so unlikely to get anywhere but I'm hoping she could get offered the opportunity for an extra maybe - she'd absolutely love that experience

iPreferBooks · 10/09/2024 22:08

Was too young when the films came out the first time, and didn't become a fan until 2006 and now I'm 15 years too old this time aroundSad

I wonder if I could get away with it Blush Wink

CaptainCarrotsBigSword · 10/09/2024 22:07

I wanted dd to have a go at Hermione but she's not interested - would be too nervous. In fairness I think she'd be too tall as well.

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afrikat · 10/09/2024 22:06

They'll be looking for dozens if not hundreds of extras too, guessing they'll all need to be local. Unsure if they'll be filming at Leavensden like the movies?

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Pital · 10/09/2024 21:56

I wish I could apply 😂 I applied for Luna when they did the open casting calls for her in the movies years ago.

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afrikat · 10/09/2024 21:53

MsTeatime · 10/09/2024 21:17

Are they only casting for the three leads or will they cast other characters as well?

They will need to cast everyone eventually but don't know if they will do by open call or by reaching out to talent agencies

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afrikat · 10/09/2024 21:52

BarkLife · 10/09/2024 21:21

Oh FFS 🤦‍♀️ my two are about a month either side of that. Is it worth it??

I'm assuming they will be super strict but guess you have nothing to lose by submitting the videos and being honest

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BarkLife · 10/09/2024 21:21

Oh FFS 🤦‍♀️ my two are about a month either side of that. Is it worth it??

MsTeatime · 10/09/2024 21:17

Are they only casting for the three leads or will they cast other characters as well?

HaddyAbrams · 10/09/2024 21:12

Can anyone recommend a skin care routine that can take 21 years off?

mcmooberry · 10/09/2024 21:12

My daughter is trying for this, she will be 12 in May 2025 so only just makes the cut off!

Bushmillsbabe · 10/09/2024 21:11

CormorantStrikesBack · 10/09/2024 21:09

Is this for the tv adaptation? Exciting

Yes, for the TV adaptation.
I think nosy if my daughters youth theatre group are going for it 😂

ShowOfHands · 10/09/2024 21:09

DS has asked about casting almost daily since they announced the series.

Sadly, he's 13 now and has the wonkiest teeth (3yrs wait for braces here) and I'm sure they would reject on that basis alone.

I'm also several decades too old!

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