Harry Potter bosses launch search for men with certain feature to play wizards in big-money TV spin off series
MEN with huge beards are getting a magical chance to star in the new Harry Potter TV series.
The creators of
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Casting directors for the new Harry Potter series are looking for men with huge beards to play wizards
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They promise anyone fitting the bill will enjoy 'good rates of pay' in return for being in
A TV insider said: 'The Harry Potter TV show is literally the most sought-after project for actors, so this is an incredible opportunity.
'All the potential stars have to do is look like the members of ZZ Top, but there actually aren't that many people around who fit the bill.
'That's why the producers have now taken to advertising for applicants to come forward.'
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The series, which will be made at Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden, near Watford, already boasts stars in its line-up.
John Lithgow will replace the late
A new Harry has not yet been found, but a staggering 32,000 youngsters have auditioned for the role — meaning casting chiefs have to view between 500 and 1,000 audition tapes a day.
That does not include other main child roles Ron and Hermione.
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