Moaning Myrtle Actor Shirley Henderson Was 37 When She Auditioned for 14-Year-Old ‘Harry Potter’ Character and Thought: ‘This Is Ridiculous’
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- Shirley Henderson, known for her role as Moaning Myrtle in 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,' was 37 years old when she auditioned for the part of a 14-year-old character. The casting director advised her not to disclose her age during the audition process, highlighting the challenges of age representation in casting.
- This revelation underscores the complexities of casting in the film industry, particularly regarding age and appearance, and raises questions about the expectations placed on actors to conform to specific age roles, regardless of their actual age.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
