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Report: Two More Characters Cast for "Half-Blood Prince'

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Posted by: Sue
April 04, 2008, 10:55 AM

Two additional roles for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince have apparently been cast. The part of Regulus Black, death eater and younger brother of Sirius Black, will be portrayed by young actor Tom Moorcroft according to this page at Spotlight.com(be sure to click for additional photos of the actor).

UK Castingcall pro also reveals that Charlie Bennison will be seen in the part of Sanguini the Vampire, who as readers will recall, is a guest at Slughorn’s dinner party.

No formal announcement has yet been made on these latest possible additions, and we will update once we can receive confirmation from WB. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be released in theaters November 21, 2008.Thanks Snitchseeker!

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171 Comments

BonnieRadcliffe

There is a third headshot of Emma on the net!! =D

Posted by BonnieRadcliffe on April 04, 2008, 10:48 PM report to moderator
Mr. Blood

I fear Sanguini.

Posted by Mr. Blood on April 04, 2008, 10:54 PM report to moderator
Christy

I like the Regulus actor a lot. He looks just like a pictured him. But I agree with many of the comments here that I’m not sure where we’ll see him in HBP. It would have to be some kind of flashback, I guess. Seems a little strange to have to actually cast the part and not just talk about him. OH! I just had a brainwave. Maybe he’s just seen in a photograph! That would make sense.

Posted by Christy on April 04, 2008, 11:14 PM report to moderator
Leggers

Wow, the Regulus is perfect!! Just as he’s described, I think. :) Yay, they’re keeping Sanguini- I think that young man looks appropriately vampiric. He’s got a nice long neck. XD

Posted by Leggers on April 04, 2008, 11:17 PM report to moderator
Liliana

Didn’t they already film the party scenes? Seems like Emma commented on that quite some time ago… so why add Sanguini? It just doesn’t seem likely, that’s all. And adding a character that’s not even in the novels (except in prose) just seems a waste of space to me. Now, if they add mundungus, then i might be excited, but these 2 don’t even raise an eyebrow as far as i’m concerned.

Posted by Liliana on April 04, 2008, 11:21 PM report to moderator
diluvia

Congratulations to Charlie B. ... he looks perfect for the part of Sanguini … best wishes to him in his future career.

As for Tom Moorcroft … he looks the pride of the Black family line … can’t wait to see him in action!

Posted by diluvia on April 05, 2008, 12:26 AM report to moderator
Tegalto

Regulus is perfect! Exactly how I would have pictured him!

... he looks a tad like Mike Myers.

Posted by Tegalto on April 05, 2008, 12:33 AM report to moderator
BellaSnape

Glad you agree with me Monica, sorry for bringing up Helen its just I have OCD with people being rude. And really was quite astonished ( at the time) by all the crude negativism. Plus I have this thing where I dont like it when people judge before they see. End line I just have a Big Heart. And I will defend her as long as I feel need.

Posted by BellaSnape on April 05, 2008, 01:46 AM report to moderator
Lunaticlupin

i disagree , Jim sTurgess would be better for the part of Regulus Blacks, but i dont understand why Fleur, Bill, Charlie and Mundungus are left out. Oh and whoever said that after Dumbledore dies, the characters arei n st.Mungos…their not their in the hospital wing…

Posted by Lunaticlupin on April 05, 2008, 02:12 AM report to moderator
Prenz

I think they just put in Sanguini as a comic relief thing and nothing much. I highly doubt he’ll take up much screen time. But including Bill and Fleur would’ve taken up more screen time. But I’m curious to see how they film the wedding sqequence in DH if they don’t even introduce the newly-engaged couple in HBP! And they can’t cut out the wedding sequence as there is too much at stake in it, including Dumbledore’s backstory from Auntie Muriel and Elphias Doge and the attack.

Posted by Prenz on April 05, 2008, 05:56 AM report to moderator
L.J.M

This does not serprise me cos if their’s a HP film u can be shore the’ll be atleast 1 new character. Oddment, Blubber & Tweek.

Posted by L.J.M on April 05, 2008, 07:15 AM report to moderator
tintanktonks

Wow I think whatshisname looks fantastic as Regulus Black, just how I pictured him! I dont think he looks like Snape at all! I find it so funny that they’ve included teh vamp but not fleur or bill! but to be honest I dont really think that Bill or fleur are that important to the story. And the vamp is something to make the fans laugh I think. I think the film is gonna be grrrreat!!!

Posted by tintanktonks on April 05, 2008, 08:48 AM report to moderator
celia

I think the guy they cast to play Regulus will have a extremely small part because Regulus isn’t even in the books. That actor’s face is probably going to be in a picture inside the locket or something. But I doubt it’s going to be a speaking role.

Posted by celia on April 05, 2008, 10:19 AM report to moderator
celia

And I don’t even remember Sanguini? So I’m sure that’s an extremely small role too. I can’t believe they’re still casting! I want to see some freakin’ pictures or a teaser trailer!!!!!!!!

Posted by celia on April 05, 2008, 10:20 AM report to moderator
Siena

@ Celia: Regulus Black IS in the book – we learn about his story in Kreacher’s Tale ! His story is very important because he really is the counterpart to Sirius, who had no respect for house elves and who had to pay the price for this arrogance. I have always thought that Sirius isn’t so far of Voldemort’s way of thinking here, he, like Voldemort , divided people in “worthy” and ” unworthy”.

Regulus Black on the other hand, respected Kreacher and spared his life. I think his story from Death Eater to someone who is willing to die to bring Voldemort down is most fascinating !!

Posted by Siena on April 05, 2008, 11:56 AM report to moderator
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