Tom Moorcroft Discusses his role as Regulus Black in "Half-Blood Prince"
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Posted by: Sue
April 06, 2008, 11:11 PM
Recently there were reports that two new characters had been cast for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. A new interview is now online where one of the actors mentioned, Tom Moorcroft, confirms his role in the sixth Harry Potter film, and also discusses his role as Regulus Black. While the young actor is unable to speak to any great detail of his exact scene, he does confirm he worked only one day, and is uncertain if he will be called back as Regulus for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Of interest to fans is a mention of how the character of Regulus Black will be seen in Half-Blood Prince. As it is a slight movie spoiler, please scroll down to read more.
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In this interview, online here courtesy of Potterish, actor Tom Moorcroft says Regulus (the younger brother of Sirius Black) will be seen in a photograph in Professor Slughorn’s office. He noted he worked only with actor Jim Broadbent who portray sthe new Potions master in Half-Blood Prince. We do not know if this will be a memory/flashback type scene or what is involved. Quotage is as follows:
How was the process of selecting you character for HP6?
Well to be honest it came as quite a surprise. My drama school contacted me and told me it was for a “Harry Potter photo shoot”, but I discovered the first time I went up there that it was actually for the next film.
Where was it recorded?
At Leavesden Studios.
Can you explain to us what happens on this scene?
It’s for one of Professor Slughorn’s photographs, for his office.
How many days did you spend recording the scenes?
Just the one, it took about 2-3 hours to complete the shot.
What others actors were present during this scene? Like Susie Shinner (young Lilly [sic] Evans) or Daniel Radcliffe.
Only Jim Broadbent.
Can you describe the details of the scenario and the clothing on the scene?
Unfortunately no real details can be disclosed at this time so the production team said. No photographs were allowed to be taken in case they got leaked to the public, I suppose.
How was your relationship with the Director Yates?
It wasn’t actually David Yates filming this shot it was the 2nd unit director, Stephen Woolfenden.
Do you have any information about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, where your character has a big role during the books?
No information as of yet, I gather that right now they’re concentrating on the Half Blood Prince.
Update: Bloghogwarts let us know they also interviewed Tom Moorcroft, who confirmed again the scene takes place in Professor Slughorn’s office and said he filmed the scene ” two weeks ago, just before Easter at Leavesden Studios.” You can see some photos of actor Tom Moorcroft here in our galleries.Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince continues production in England, with a release date of November 21, 2008. Thanks so much to Potterish !
44 Comments
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Posted by pICAZO on April 07, 2008, 10:25 AM
DJWhooKid-
I thought the same thing- This kid would’ve been the best choice for young Snape.
Posted by Leif Longbottom on April 07, 2008, 11:29 AM
I disagree the one they picked for young snape is perfect this guy has an air of Gary Oldman look to him, besides its getting a little annoying, he has nothing to do with Snape.
Posted by BellaSnape on April 07, 2008, 11:54 AM
You would not believe how many people I know say I look like Keanu Reeves or Snape. It gets pretty tedious :)
Posted by Tom Moorcroft on April 07, 2008, 01:16 PM
this is obviously great for the DH film. A great little point to note… though I don’t remember if in the book Regulus was one of Slughorn’s favorites? But of course he would be, being in Slytherin and all. :)
Posted by Libby on April 07, 2008, 02:08 PM
Yah right, Tom didnt come on here, nice try weirdo sorry didnt work. Oh the world is full of such nut cases. I dont get it why dont you people just be happy with what you get for casting, I mean it gets rather sickening wether we all have different choices or not. We want them casted so badly and then they are and then they are not good enough. Boy oh Boy what selfish beings people on here are. Alec Hopkins is young Snape and Tom Moorcroft is Regulus Black. Its always “I want” not thats great he/ she is pretty darn close or they will look great with makeup and wig on. Good grief bunch of Dudley wannabes. Hold the phone a second here, if you are Tom then I appologize for the outburst if not, you are pulling a Lockhart and committing fraud.
Posted by BellaSnape on April 07, 2008, 04:26 PM
Hehe, sorry BellaSnape, i AM actually the real Tom Moorcroft living the live up down here in Dorset. I knew at least one person wouldn’t believe me :)
Posted by Tom Moorcroft on April 07, 2008, 04:29 PM
I dont know if I should believe you or not I dont want to be seen as gullable if you are really someone pulling my leg. But if you are then like I said cool. If you are really him did you get to meet the REAL Snape Alan Rickman?- I am one of his fangirls.
Posted by BellaSnape on April 07, 2008, 04:40 PM
Unfortunately no, I only met Jim Broadbent and that was on the day of filming. I did catch a glimpse of Evanna Lynch at the studios though.
Posted by Tom Moorcroft on April 07, 2008, 05:28 PM
good for you tom hope they bring you back for kreachers tale inDH knew it would be either a photo or a quick sluggie flashback. they had to get RAB introduced some how or the end of the movie would not have made any sense. good job david little dissappointed about scrimgour though the scene about being DD man thru and thru is just to good to cut out well i guess you cant have everything nonreaders really miss so much its to bad they just dont want to take the time to open a book.
Posted by carol on April 07, 2008, 06:06 PM
OMG it just hit me that Im talking to someone who will be in a Harry Potter movie , this is like the highlight of my life- if never talked to a star. I will think of you Tom when I see you on screen and think I had a conversation with him LOL. To bad you didnt get to meet Alan, but Jim and Evanna are cool too. I also hope you return for the Deathly Hallows movie, if they ask you do it, you really look like you could be Gary Oldmans little Brother.
Posted by BellaSnape on April 07, 2008, 06:25 PM
This is all great but honestly WB, WHEN are we goin to see Broadbent as Slughorn, PLEASE can we have just one quick snap… please?! I’m dying to see that man in character
Posted by Kiwi Mc I on April 07, 2008, 07:31 PM
Kiwi,
I’m gonna have to agree. I would really really like to see a pic of anything at ALL. they have been way too secretive this time around. i mean what the freak happened to the sneak peaks they were supposed to be posting, those are the best news we’ve gotten about the film thus far. they need to release another one. Asap.
Posted by celia on April 09, 2008, 12:49 AM
To me, he does look like Gary Oldman a bit… Good news!
Posted by dagamma on April 12, 2008, 07:40 AM
SEEM LIKE YATE IS DOING HIS THING, GOOD JOB AND GOOD LUCK DAVID THERE IS WAY TOO MANY FANS OUT HERE DONT LET US DOWN PLEASE.