Doing it by the book
New Line Cinema, the studio behind the Lord Of The Rings flicks (but let’s not hold that against them, ha-ha), has launched a nationwide casting search to find a young actress to play Lyra Belacqua in the forthcoming movie adaptation of  Philip Pullman’s bestselling novel The Golden Compass.
We haven’t read the book (there’s not enough killings in it) but Lyra is apparently one of the most beloved characters in children’s literature. Who knew?
Canny casting directors say they are looking for a young actress who embodies Lyra’s loyalty, bravery and mischievous nature.
So if you think you are loyal, brave and mischievous, or that you could feign such traits, you should get yourself to the open casting call taking place in the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus on April 13.
It’s open to girls between the ages of nine and thirteen who are accompanied by a parent or guardian and resident in the UK.
Applicants will be asked to complete a form and may be seen briefly by one of the casting directors, in an American Idol kinda way. Kids should come as themselves (costumes or make-up is strictly forbidden), dress warmly, and be prepared to wait, and wait, and wait…
Hey, good luck. No, seriously.
Posted by Thin White Duke
March 16th, 2006
