With only a few weeks before filming ends, we have learned today that Tony Coburn was cast as the young Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming Potter film, The Half- Blood Prince. He has already shot his scenes on where he appear in a dinner scene with Prof. Slughorn and was an extra during the Dumbeldore’s death. Thanks to Bloghogwarts.com (with translation from The Leaky Cauldron), here is a short interview they have conducted with the actor.

BlogHogwarts: Have you read any of the Harry Potter books before getting the role?
Tom Coburn: I hadn’t seen any films before or read any books UNTIL i got the role and thought I should watch how Malfoy is and I saw Order of the Phoenix to get an idea of his character. I didnt even need to audition cos they said i looked very much like Jason Isaacs when he was younger so i was picked immediately for Young Lucius Malfoy.

BH: Have you filmed your scenes for ‘Half-Blood Prince’? In which scenes are you involved?
TC: The scenes have been shot and was at a dinner scene with Professor Slughorn. I have aslo been an extra in Dumbledore’s death scene which was a night shoot.

BH: Who did you work with? Who did you meet?
TC: I acted with Jim Broadbent and was in the death scene with Micheal Gambon, Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Smith and Robbie Coltrane.

BH: How did you feel participating in a Harry Potter movie?
TC: Its amazing to be in the film and would never have imagined that I would feature in one, even though the part is small, it’s still fantastic fun.

Also, TLC has reported that Jason Isaacs aka Lucius Malfor has shot a quick scene in HBP, although this remains unconfirmed.

***thanks to TLC and Bloghogwarts.com***

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