[HPFGU-Movie] Black/Lupin Casting

[Katze]

frabjabulous wrote:

> As for Lupin, Ewan McGregor seems like a great choice, and I hope he ends up playing the role, although Star Wars might interfere. Still, with PoA coming out in 2004 and Star Wars Episode III coming out in 2005, he should have room to shoot both... especially if a parts of Episode III is shot in Europe, like Episode II was.

I actually think they are shooting down in Australia for Episode III 
(Christensen and McGregor and rumored to go down to Australia before shooting to 
freshen up on their lightsaber skills for the big duel). They'll being shooting 
sometime around June 2003 (I'm not 100% sure about this). I'm not sure how this 
would fit in with PoA.

> Actually, I have a feeling the casting will really depend on the success of the CoS movie. If it does very well in theatres, more "big name" actors would want/accept the roles. However, if CoS flops, we may see lesser known (but not necessarily less talented) actors as Lupin and Black.

I have high hopes for this next movie. While I thought the book wasn't the best, 
the visuals and story lends itself well to the screen. I think it will do just 
fine. It's going to be POA (IMO) that's going to be the make or break deal, 
mainly because of the director.

On the other hand, if they go forward with PoA, they have to finish the series - 
PoA does end all nice and neat, with loose end tied up, like SS/PS and COS.

JMO,
Katze