 (MSNBC) The author of the hugely successful Harry Potter series of books has turned the rights to her franchise over to Warner Brothers to make a movie. She has however, made it clear that Harry Potter must be an English, not American, boy. Susie Figgis, the top casting director in the UK was out on the hunt for the new star, but according to her, Chris Columbus has not invited any English kid back for a second audition. She's saying that Columbus wants to cast an American in the role, and said he was considering setting it in America. Figgis has since washed her hands of her duties, and American casting director Janet Hirshenson has taken over. There's a fear of this project becoming "Hollywoodized." Lets hope that Columbus honors Rowling's request. This film could easily become overdone with Hollywood blah, and this is one film that shouldn't fall into that hole. This will be a big hit regardless, so just keep it real, Columbus. |
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