Casting for Half Blood Prince

[Carol]

Melanie wrote:
> 
> > Am I just going nuts but Charlie isn't really in HPB is he? 
>  
zanooda replied: 
> You are right, he is not :-). I'm pretty sure we won't see Charlie
in the movies. I even doubt that they will introduce Bill, he is also
not that important. Besides, Bill's appearance would require Fleur's 
return, and I'm not sure the movie-makers would want to go there :-). 
> 
> zanooda
>
Carol responds:
I guess it depends on whether they want to include the horror known as
Fenrir Greyback in preparation for some of the more terrifying scenes
in DH. But I think you're right; both Bill and Charlie will be cut. 

I like the idea of bringing in Ewan McGregor, though, and Bill seems
like the only role that would work for him (with a bit of makeup to
make him look twenty-five). I just thought of another youngish British
actor I wish they could fit in: Ralph Fiennes's brother, Joseph. Can't
think of a role for him, though.

Carol, who just wants as many Snape scenes as possible in HBP