Archive for the ‘Casting’ Category

Rupert Grint to Star in ‘Urban Myths’

Jan 12, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Casting, Fun, Grint, Humor, Media, News, Potter News, Television Programmes

Sky Arts is releasing a new television series comprised of eight, unrelated stories and Rupert Grint, who provided clever comic relief as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, is starring in one of the episodes. The series will consist of two seasons of four, thirty minute, comedy shows with each episode featuring a myth or urban legend about a historical figure. Some of the legends are widely …read more!

Additional Cast Announced for “Cormoran Strike Series”

Jan 10, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Casting, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cuckoo's Calling, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, The Strike Files

Additional actors for the highly anticipated television adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s “Cormoran Strike Series” were finally announced on IMDB. We reported previously on the casting of the two main characters, Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacot, played by Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger, respectively. IMDB now also has several smaller roles listed for characters in The Cuckoo’s …read more!

Kenneth Branagh Directs and Stars in ‘Murder on the Orient Express’

Jan 10, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Branagh, Casting, Directors, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, HP Cast, Movies, News

Kenneth Branagh is an accomplished member of the cinematic community, honing his craft over decades of work in film as a director and actor. In Murder on the Orient Express, he brings both extraordinary talents to bear yet again. Branagh, who played the inept and self-involved Gilderoy Lockhart in the Harry Potter series, directs and stars in the …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Nominated for Casting Award!

Jan 04, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Casting, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Awards, Films, GoFFilm, HBP Film, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Media, Movies, News, OotP Film

The 32nd annual Artios Awards are fast approaching and the Casting Society of America has just announced the nominations for the feature film categories. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was awarded a nomination among other top contenders for its outstanding achievement in casting! Fantastic Beasts fell into the big-budget drama category and will be up against Arrival, Hidden Figures, …read more!

Let’s Talk About Young Albus Dumbledore

Nov 22, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Casting, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interactive, Movies, News

There has been an ever-present question surrounding the Fantastic Beasts franchise about wether a young version of Albus Dumbledore will make an appearance in later films.  Since the press week surrounding the Fantastic Beasts World Premiere, we now know for sure that young Dumbledore will be a central character within the Fantastic Beasts series, beginning with the …read more!

RUMOUR: Whispers of ‘Cursed Child’ Film Continue – Will Daniel Radcliffe Return?

Aug 30, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Casting, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Movies, News, Radcliffe, Rumor, Warner Bros.

Rumours of a Cursed Child film have risen again, after whispers in Hollywood of Warner Bros. trying to once again cast Daniel Radcliffe as the leading man have surfaced. Just over a month ago, the rumours of a Cursed Child film started circulating, when Warner Bros. filed a copyright regarding the play.   Other sources reported that the …read more!

J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne on ‘Cursed Child’ Opening TOMORROW!

Jun 06, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Casting, Directors, Exclusives, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, News, Producers, Release Parties

Cursed Child is set to start preview performances tomorrow, and in the midst of J.K. Rowling, director John Tiffany and writer Jack Thorne preparing for their opening day, The Guardian spoke to them about their two years of collaboration on the project. Commenting on the ‘warmth and ease’ of the relationship between the three creators, writer Sarah Crompton says that …read more!

Domhnall Gleeson To Star Writer As A.A Milne

May 19, 2016

Posted by: James

Casting

Domhnall Gleeson, who plays Bill Weasley in the Harry Potter films, is set to star in Goodbye Christopher Robin, a Simon Curtis-directed feature (via IMDB.com). This film is about the creator of Winne the Pooh A.A. Milne. Many fans are familiar with the Disney retelling of the Winnie the Pooh stories, but this film is going …read more!

Do we Catch a glimpse at Brandon Gleeson in New ASSASSIN’S CREED Trailer?

May 19, 2016

Posted by: James

Casting, Gleeson

The latest trailer for ASSASSIN’S CREED came out recently so, as the video game world holds their collective breath hoping that the movie studios have finally gotten a movie based on a game right. Potter fans are hoping to lay their eyes on our favorite one-eyed teacher (see what I did there) Brandon Gleeson, who …read more!

UPDATE: Will Cherrelle Skeete portray ‘Cursed Child’s’ Rose Weasley?

Apr 10, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Casting, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

A graduate of London’s Central School of Speech and Drama, 26-year-old Cherrelle Skeete’s appearance on the cast breakdown for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has raised many questions, mainly due to The Voice reporting that she has ‘a leading role’ in the play. Could Cursed Child have found its Rose Weasley? The Birmingham-born actress first appeared …read more!



Leaky Crafts

Finding Hogwarts

The Leaky Cauldron is not associated with J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any of the individuals or companies associated with producing and publishing Harry Potter books and films.