In a series of online video posts, Mckelli explained major leading character roles would involve five weeks of shooting through May and June in the Pacific North West of the US, with supporting roles taking two to three weeks. Casting opened on January 5 and runs until January 22. All applicants have to be over 18 and demonstrate mastery of British accents. All cast members will be flown in and accommodated if they are coming “from out of town.”
The line-up of characters includes the youthful versions of many familiar faces from the Warner Bros films, including Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, Sirius Black, Lilly and James Potter, Bellatrix Lestrange, Lucius Malfoy, Neville’s parents Alice and Frank Longbottom, as well as Marlene McKinnon and Dorcas Meadowes.
Immediate reactions to this announcement have pointed out that JK Rowling is unlikely to give permission for her proprietary characters to be used in any way.