Luna
14-02-2006, 20:52
Although she told us at the London GOF premiere that she wasn't sure whether or not she would reprise her role as Padma Patil in Order of the Phoenix, Afshan Azad, 17, has now confirmed in an interview with Manchester Online that she's coming back for the the fifth movie. In the past few weeks, she's apparently been to read-throughs, costume fittings and make-up sessions so she can look identical to her on-screen twin, Parvati Patil, to be played by Shefali Chowdhury. In the interview, she also talks about her hopes to pursue a career in journalism and possibly acting after she finishes school.
In other Movie 5 casting news, The Movie Insider is reporting that John Cleese, who played Nearly Headless Nick in the first and second movies, will return as the Gryffindor House Ghost.
Update: Order of the Phoenix has now been removed from Cleese's filmography which would indicate he will not return for the film. We'll keep you up-to-date on any developments.
In other Movie 5 casting news, The Movie Insider is reporting that John Cleese, who played Nearly Headless Nick in the first and second movies, will return as the Gryffindor House Ghost.
Update: Order of the Phoenix has now been removed from Cleese's filmography which would indicate he will not return for the film. We'll keep you up-to-date on any developments.