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The 18-year-old actor Tom Moorcroft, who was chosen to play Regulus Black in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, gave us an exclusive interview where he confirms his role on the sixth movie and talks a little bit about the scene.

How was the process of selecting for your character in HP6?
Well, to be honest it came quite as a surprise. My drama school contacted me and told me that it was for a “Harry Potter photo shoot”, but I discovered during the first time I went up there that it was actually for the next film.

Can you explain to us what happens on this scene?
It’s for one of Professor Slughorn’s photographs, for his office.

You can read the entire interview clicking here.

Thanks for your time and attention, Tom!

HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
Actor confirms his role as Regulus Black
Potterish.com ~ Daniel Mählmann and Fernando Nery
April 04th, 2008

Hello Tom, how are you?
I’m fine thank you very much, yourself?

I’m really great, thanks for asking! Can I have the content of this interview published in our website?
I’m sure the director won’t mind if it was, my part in the film is only very small.

How was the process of selecting for your character in HP6?
Well, to be honest it came quite as a surprise. My drama school contacted me and told me that it was for a “Harry Potter photo shoot”, but I discovered during the first time I went up there that it was actually for the next film.

Where was it recorded?
At Leavesden Studios.

Can you explain to us what happens on this scene?
It’s for one of Professor Slughorn’s photographs, for his office.

How many days did you spend recording the scenes?
Just one, it took about 2-3 hours to complete the shot.

What other actors were present during this scene? Like Susie Shinner (young Lilly Evans) or Daniel Radcliffe.
Only Jim Broadbent.

Can you describe the details of the scenario and the clothing on the scene?
Unfortunately no real details can be disclosed at this time, as the production team said. No photographs were allowed to be taken for the case if they got leaked to the public, I suppose.

How was your relationship with the Director Yates?
It wasn’t actually David Yates filming this shot it was the 2nd unit director, Stephen Woolfenden.

Do you have any information about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, where your character has a big role during the books?
No information, yet. I gather that right now they’re concentrating on the Half Blood Prince. It would make sense to use the same actor again to save confusion, but I personally have no idea. I would like to get called back though.

Did you ever read any Harry Potter books before you was called to this scene?
Yes, I had. I’ve only read the 2nd, 3rd and 4th though.

And when you were called for this scene, did you read the Half-blood Prince?
I have to admit, no I didn’t read it [laughs]. I do have the book but I am just trying to find time to read it. I have researched it in the past just to see how it fits into the story [laughs].

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, the projects that you did before?
I’m at college at the moment, studying Performing Arts. I’ve done a total of 8 stage shows so far and another 2 are on the way at the moment.

Was it different acting for the cameras for the first time?
Very different, mainly because my experience comes from the stage, not from the camera and they are completely different techniques.

For the stage your movements and gestures have to be exaggerated for that the blind old lady sitting in the back row could see you, you also have to project your voice to the back of the theatre. For the camera you have to tone down the gestures, and speak normally as the camera can pick out even the subtle movements.

I really appreciate your time and patience with us.
That’s fine it was no problem. It’s been a pleasure.