[HPFGU-Movie] Re: Casting, etc (largely OT)

[ABandt at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/25/2003 2:29:11 PM Central Standard Time, 
heather at compsoc.man.ac.uk writes:


> The actors are almost all older than the characters, and one is a Beverley
> Hills 90210 alumna, but they do try to be realistic on the timescale.

The reason a lot of shows use older actors is because of the 
regulations/limitations set on under-age actors and the length of time they 
are allowed to work and when they are allowed to work.  For Buffy there was 
much concern when they were first casting because most of the shooting is 
done at night so finding actors/actresses over the age of 18 was important.  
I can't remember what age Sarah Michelle was during the first season but I 
know that she was the youngest member of the original cast up until Eliza 
joined during the third season.  
~Amy


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