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Youngster heads to Hogwarts to star in next Potter film

6:28pm Thursday 5th July 2007

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The great, great niece of famous Shakespearean actor Dame Ellen Terry is carrying on the family tradition after being chosen to star in the next Harry Potter film.

Katie Head, 11, from Belmont Road in Sutton, beat 250 other Hogwarts hopefuls and will begin filming for The Half Blood Prince on September 24.

The youngster was thrilled to be picked and plans to nab lead star Daniel Radcliffe's autograph.

"If I see him, I will run up to him and ask for his signature," she said. "But maybe not on the first day.

"My real idol is Hermione so I'd like to see her, but there will be thousands of people there so I will have to look very hard."

Katie landed the part after auditioning at Ravenscourt Theatre School Agency in London during half term.

But the humble young star said it was her conversation rather than her acting skills that got her in.

"There were about 250 people there, and in the end they chose 24," she added. "But I think the lady chose me because I was talking to her about Primark."

Before stepping on to the million pound set Katie - a pupil from Woodmansterne Primary School, Banstead - is concentrating on her lead role as Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream for the school play next week.

A role Dame Terry played in 1863 at the Theatre Royal in Bath, before going on to star with Laurence Olivier and becoming a Dame in 1925.

Her mother Janet, 45, said the family was very proud of her and that the school had been very supportive.

She added: "We don't know exactly what her role will be yet, but It's going to be something that she will remember for the rest of her life. To say you were in a Harry Potter film, even in a small way, is great.

"I am thrilled, and I think it's quite funny that she starts at her senior school, Overton Grange in September, and now at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as well."

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Kristina, Oxfordshire says...
7:12pm Fri 6 Jul 07

It says she is starring then it can't be an extra? Or am I just confused

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Erin, Canada says...
11:11pm Fri 6 Jul 07

she could perhaps be playing either Crabbe or Goyle when they have taken the polyjuice potion and are standing guard for Malfoy

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Janet Head, Sutton England says...
2:09pm Sun 8 Jul 07

Hi all, thanks for your comments. We really don't Know for sure yet what katie will be doing in Harry Potter. Because when we she went for the audition we were not told what it was for.
But it may just be an extra but even it it is Katie's still over the moon to be involved!!
She does bare a strong resemblence to the young Hermione!!!
You never know from little acorns big oak trees grow!!

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laura frearson, leicestershire says...
2:54pm Sun 8 Jul 07

Hiya, iv been reading harry potter books since i was about 7. i have brown hair and eyes so i think i would be good as a granger or a member of the potter or the weasley familes. i love harry potter and sooo hope i can be and actrss one day. i do all sorts of dram at school. please get back to me very soon i hope i stand a chance. i no wot i have wrote has nothing to with that girl who i think should take the polijuce pothion she should be crab or gioal. please get back to me, thank you so much for readng this from laura frearson age 13. date:8/7/07

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Janet Head, Sutton England says...
3:07pm Sun 8 Jul 07

Hi Laura it's Katies mum. Keep on going If you really want to make it as an actress you have to be very determined. Try sending some photos just snaps to some good agencys.
Katie auditioned for the Ravenscourt agency in London they have a web site. I have found them excellent.
Good luck love Janet

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Big Bro Joe, Suttonia says...
9:38pm Mon 9 Jul 07

Katie is quite the little star. The 3rd in the kids that were all involved in the world of entertainment in some way.. Really proud of you Kate's.. Of course you can star in a film even if you are an extra. Smelly comments such as the first one here can only be typed from the jealous kind... Katie has the wizardistic gift, whether it's a puzzle on broken sword or making magic fairy potions from the food in the cupboards at home, she rocks, big up..! Love Big bro Joe...

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sarah, Sutton says...
10:43pm Mon 9 Jul 07

good luck Katie, in what ever you do love Sarahxxxxxxxxxx

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james, Sutton says...
8:48pm Tue 10 Jul 07

concratulations katie very proud hope you do well in september and all the best in your school play

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Mark, Belmomt says...
4:45pm Wed 11 Jul 07

Well done Kate we are proud of you.
Just remember us when your famous.

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Steff, Fife, Scotland says...
8:37pm Mon 16 Jul 07

Aww, well done Katie =D im glad she had the chance and sucseeded in getting a part!! I was going to go for Lavender Brown, but it wasn't advertised in scotland at all, so i missed the auditions! But ohwell, good luck filming, Katie!

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Lolly, Glasgow says...
10:55pm Thu 26 Jul 07

WELL DONE KATIE!!
That's really good! Good luck with it! I missed the Lavender auditions too! Really annoyed because it was a once in a life time opportunity sorta thing!
Katies mum.. what is the agencies website?
Congratulations, you must be so proud!! x

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Brenda Underwood, Tennessee, USA says...
12:39pm Mon 13 Aug 07

Congratulations, to Katie from the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennesse, USA. I'm sure no matter how big or small your part you will do a great job. Seems you have good family support and you are very pretty. Keep reaching for your dreams and go far. I'll watch for you in the new movie next year. Good Luck, and have fun.

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Sandii, england. says...
2:49pm Mon 13 Aug 07

hello katie!
You are doing exactly what I wish I could do, and I am currently trying my best to be an extra in film 6 or 7. I really hope you enjoy whatever you do in the film, and I will watch out for you in the movies! Good luck and well done :)

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tracy, says...
12:54pm Thu 16 Aug 07

i heard something about how it was going to be her and a boy that were going to be playing 11 year old red-haired twins in the movie.

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xjemmax, sutton says...
4:55pm Mon 8 Oct 07

Hey Katie u dont no who I am. im judes sister lol well done good luck from jemma

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Amy, UK.Abingdon says...
1:57pm Sat 1 Dec 07

Hello,
I would love to Act Lily Ginny Potter In the Lest Film i have been wanting to do it ever sincen i read the last book im a true harry potter fan and i have blond hair are and im 11 years old and i was wondering if you could get me the part as lily in the last film i want to be Lily Ginny Potter Soo badly and i know its only like the last ten mins of the film but it would be the best thing that ever happed to me and i would thank the peoson who got me the part of lily sooo much and i think im great for the rol of Lily Ginny Potter and i just can't stop thinging about it.

Thanks Amy!

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Katie Head will begin filming for The Half Blood Prince in September. Katie Head will begin filming for The Half Blood Prince in September.

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