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  • Aww the new Tom in hbp just isn't Tom. He's not goodlooking enough and he's kind of chubby. : (

    Aw I want Christian Coulson. And also I did like the Columbus movies far more than the last instalments.

  • I too liked the Columbus movies better than the latest ones. Shame he didn't want to come back, or at least find someone other than who they have now...

  • arghhhhh!!!!!! i'm so mad, they cast this guy who is totally unsuitable for tom riddle! i wished this petition had worked

  • A friend sent me a vid with a clip of the new TR, but I haven't gotten the chance to see it yet. I did see pics of the new actor, and was not pleased.

    I wish the petition had worked too... :-(

  • Frustrated? I virtually shouted at the computer!

    I know he's too old for the role but they make Michael Gambon look (the memories)in his 40's and he's actually 68. But having Tom older than he truly is, makes him more intimidating and powerful.

  • I shouted too... along with cursing, screaming, and cursing again....

    Exactly. Having him look older would've made him more intimidating and powerful. Shame The Powers That Be didn't put too much thought into it.

  • @ miamocks: What more can I say? You wrote exactly what I think... Of course he's older than the charakter, but that wasn't bothering the producers in Alan Rickmans' case, for example. I wish they would at least tell us the true reason they didn't take Christian back... There's always so many compromises when turning a book into a movie, and now they had the perfect actor and they let him go?! That's stupid! Just stupid and sad for the fans. :-(

  • @ miamocks: What more can I say? You wrote exactly what I think... Of course he's older than the charakter, but that wasn't bothering the producers in Alan Rickmans' case, for example. I wish they would at least tell us the true reason they didn't take Christian back... There's always so many compromises when turning a book into a movie, and now they had the perfect actor and they let him go?! That's stupid! Just stupid and sad for the fans. :-(

  • A lot of people feel the same way we do. It's sad to think that the studios and Yates though so little of how the fans feel. They had the perfect actor, and yet, they tossed him aside. :-(

  • To digitalmadheads, I am really, really sorry I accidentally deleted your message. :-( I thought I had hit the "reply" button not the "remove" button. *face desk*

  • If you look at Christian now, he doesn't look all that different from how he did then. He did such a fantastic job as Tom Riddle, perfect for the part really, that it really saddens me that they're not using him. Christian actually wanted to do it again and so many fans wanted him back. Glad to see the Yates cares what the fans want. ~.~ Tom Riddle is pretty much my favorite character, making HBP my favorite book, but it's going to be hard to see someone else play him....

  • You're so right; Yates doesn't care what the fans want. Don't you know, we're more concerned with who's snogging who. [/end sarcasm] ;-p

  • yates is such an idiot, he ruins the entire hp-films

  • *sigh* A million "words" to that. Though, "idiot" wasn't the first word to come to mind. ;-p

  • let's face it, the hp movies are not as good as they used to be, particularly after the third movie. films have deviated from the book, characters have changed, continuity is lost along the way. visual effects have taken precedence over storyline. i speak for myself strictly, i don't like the way they disregarded those who valued a little continuity. everybody else reprised their role(rickman's too old for snape), why not coulson? gaaah!i'll miss him!

  • I agree with all the points you made. Rickman is definitely well past the age limit for Snape, but I really like him in that role though. :-) I really, really don't like how the movies are turning out either, or how they disregarded those of us who want some continuity in the films. Not to mention their mantra that "If it's not directly about Harry/and or the kids, it doesn't belong in the films."

    I'll miss Coulson too. :-(

  • Wow, I completely agree with you.

    Yates is an idiot for not casting Coulson.

  • Thanks. :-) He most certainly is an idiot.

  • I bet, if Chris Columbus had come back to direct HBP, Christian Coulson would have the part. But it's Yates....unfortunately. He's destroying HBP and DH and there's not much we can do about it. Sigh.

  • I so wanted Chris Columbus to come back.... It's just wrong to see how much Yates is destroying HBP and DH.... :-(

  • That video could have had some music or some photos at least...

  • Photos and music would've distracted from the original intent of the video.

  • Fair enough, if that's what you believe. I think it would have emphasised and complemented.

  • i heard hes been replaced. hes not going to be tom. :( that sucks. really bad. he captured tom riddle perfectly.

  • I feel the exact same way.

    It really is sad, actually, that he's not returning. And I'm not even a fan of Harry Potter.

  • I was very disappointed to hear that he wasn't returning too. It would've been such a boost to his career. Sad to say, but I'm actually losing a bit of interest in HP myself.

  • I so hope he'll be Tom again... He's just perfect for this role!

    Do they really think that people won't see the difference between the CoS Tom and the HBP Tom?!

    He's also not too old at all... He still looks young enough to play the role. By the way, Alan Rickman is also way older than Snape, but of course that doesn't mean they replace him!

    I don't want someone else to play Tom.. :( That would ruin the whole film for me..

  • Hi Eclairu,

    Unfortunately it sounds as if it's official now that Chris won't be Tom again. :-(

    I won't be watching the movie when it comes out. I can't support someone who doesn't care even a little bit what the fans have to say.

  • Be practical, Christian Coulson is nearing 30 now, he can't play a 16 year old. Films are not revolved around one person. I can't believe you are boycotting jsut because of one person cast. I'm unhappy with Michael Gambon, but I'm not going to spit my dummy out over it. Ah well, it's your loss.

  • I am being practical.Often teenagers in showbiz aren't even played by teenagers,they're played by people in their 20s sometimes 30s.I've seen pictures of Christian in a film called Take Me Back where he doesn't look as though he's aged at all since CoS.Look them up.I don't like Michael Gambon either,but it's infuriating they wouldn't give CC a simple chance.And I'm not boycotting solely for them not hiring Christian,but also for the fact that HBP is being turned into a romantic comedy.

  • So you are judging a film before seeing it? Great one. Again, your loss. I know Yates said he will focus on Ron and Hermione, but he will be focusing on everything else as well. In case you hadn't noticed, J.K. spent a long time in the actual novel developing romantic relationships.

  • Yates also said it was going to be more of a romantic comdey. Read his old interviews. I did read HBP, and I do know that JKR spent time on developing the romantic aspects of the novels, but they're not the whole books. In case *you* hadn't noticed, HBP is about finding out who the Half-Blood Prince is, discovering the Horcruxes and learning about Tom Riddle's past. I really don't care who's snogging who.

  • And Christian WAS given a chance. The casting call for the part of Tom Riddle in CoS was for males no older than 20, and they gave Christian the part anyway. Shouldn't you be thankful for that? You wouldn't even know who he is if they had not done that. Some people are just never satisfied.

  • I'm talking about HBP. *Obviously* he was given a chance in CoS. And I am thankful that he got the role. And some people are never happy unless they're complaining about other people's views.

  • i won't watch the movie either. it's just not fair.

  • No, it isn't. :-( Is it wrong of me to wish that this thing tanks at the box office? lol

  • great :)

    hope he'll be Tom again!

  • JeykinsN-

    I'm hoping he'll be Tom again too. I've seen a very recent pic of him and he doesn't look like he's changed at all since CoS. I'll send you some addresses in case you want to send the studio bigwigs a letter. :-)

  • i have composed a letter, but where else can i send it to?

  • l0r3st0-

    I only have the addys I PM'd you unfortunately. If you need me to resend them to you, let me know ASAP. :-)

  • thanks so much. i just sent mr. heyman and mr. meyer a piece of my mind.

  • thanks so much...i've sent mr. heyman, mr. barry and mr. yates a piece of my mind!

  • Cool! Hopefully everything will work out. :-) Thanks for sending letters in!

  • fierysprite-

    Cool! I'll send you the addys so you can send a letter if want! :-)

  • hey you should do more advertising for this: put it on websites or post it as comments on Youtube: it would help!

    PS: I've already signed it! hope he gets it!!

  • cll424-

    That's a good idea! Thanks for mentioning it and for signing the petition! :-)

  • i agree, i'd rather replace yates. since when is chronological age a factor in performing a role? the girl who played fleur was past her 20s.

  • l0r3st0- Oh I could so brain the person who signed Yates to do HBP. What on earth where they thinking?!

  • the girl who played fleur delacour was in her 30s, i believe. yates is so inconsiderate. since when is chronological age a factor in performing a role? so, i signed up for the petitioned. we need 500 more supporters.

  • We need loads more signatures! XD I know, age doesn't matter as long as if someone can play the role conviningly. :-)

  • There must be something behind the scenes that is hogwash. I am old, and every place I got people think I am a teen. The person in Boys Meets World who played Sean girlfriend was in her thirties when she played a high school student. For continuity, because he will be missed... I would sooner replace David Yates.

  • Hi KB77TY,

    Exactly. :-) There are numerous shows and movies, ect. where the actor is older than the character they play. I wish we could get rid of David Yates. ;-)

  • fierysprite,

    Me and a few others have been mailing letters to everyone we can think of who might hold some power. Let's hope it works. So far, I haven't heard anything about them hiring a new Tom Riddle jr. ...

  • They've already held auditions for Tom Riddle Jr. He did not get the part. Plus, on his filmography on some sight, can't rememeber the name, HBP isn't mentioned anymore. It was a few years ago though, so I guess he's not playing ANY parts. The directer of the movie will be recieving a very angry letter from me. Good luck with the letters though! Maybe he'll still get a part as like Older Tom, when he goes in to ask for the teaching job? Small improvment...

  • Is it the IMDB you're thinking of? I know he was listed for a while, but then it was taken off. *grr* You'd think the director would want CC back for the parts where Tom is older. After all when Tom asks for the DADA job, he's in his late 20's, and CC would be the perfect age for that. He could even do Tom Sr. as well. :-) But I'd rather see him as Tom Jr.

  • Thanks for signing, fierysprite!! :-)

  • No one else can play him now! He aged four years but at his age, it doesn't make a difference! I mean, you already have an eighteen year old playing a fifteen year old!!! *grrr* people annoy me sometimes... Already signed though, great idea!

  • Thanks for signing the petition! We need all the signatures we can get! I also agree, no one else can play TR. :-) Most of the other actors are older than the characters they play, so it doesn't make sense with CC.

  • *signed*

  • Thanks, vampiress! :-)

  • thank you very much

  • I signed too. Christian Coulson IS Tom Riddle.

  • CrazyChinese11-

    Thanks for signing!! :-)

  • coulson should be in harry potter 6

    does anybody sent yates a letter explaining the reasons why he should put coulson as tom? please send him please

    say if you got yates adress or something related to harry potter please!!!!!!!

    you wants to send him a letter please answer!!!!!

    thank you!!

  • catiaktita-

    I have the studio's addy if your interested. :-) I just don't have Yates'. If anyone does, please post it here. :-)

    Casting Office

    Leavesden Studios

    PO Box 322

    Watford

    Hertfordshire

    WD25 7XJ

  • I've signed. Chris is the best Tom. But I've heard that the reason why they don't want him to play is that he's too old. But i guess that he's the right person. (& sorry for my english)

  • Dream1221-

    Thanks for signing. :-) It's David Yates' opinion saying Chris is "too old" to reprise his role. Pfft. Honestly. (And your English is just fine. :-) )

  • Yes, he is definately the one and only who can play this role!

  • RobertaDV -

    I so agree! :-)

  • personally I feel coulson did feel alittle aged in CoS, however he pulled off the role well. But since he's almost 30 now, perhaps thats a bit much?

    I realise you're trying to convince people to sign up the petition, but wouldn't it be right to first present them with all the facts?

    Kriffix-a fan of coulson, but also logic.

  • Any recent pic I've seen of him (besides the one of him with a beard), he hardly looks as though he's aged since CoS. And I did give them the facts with this vid. They don't have to sign it if they don't want to. In the link to the petition, there's a recent pic of him, and a list of other actors who played younger characters. Just because he's 30 doesn't mean he can't play Tom Riddle. What about Snape? And Myrtle? And Draco? He's is about 20 or 21 now and here is in OotP, playing a 15 year old.

  • Glad there are other people out there just as frustrated over this as I am. Christian Coulson was PERFECT as Tom Riddle. He not only was handsome, but he was PERFECT. He made that role believable and it was just as how I pictured him in the books. Even his movements were absolutely perfect.

    I think that was very stupid to not cast him because of his age, isn't the guy who plays snape in his 60's while the character snape is in his thirties? This makes me so mad!

  • Not to mention that the actress who plays Moaning Myrtle is really 40-something. I don't know if you saw it or not, but one of the other reviews said that CC was in a play last year where he played an 18-year-old and did it convincingly, too! If you can, try passing the video link around too. It can only help...

  • I am a Nichiren Shoshu Buddhist. Please chant sincerely Nam Myoho Renge Kyo for Christian Coulson as many times as you can with your hands together in a praying fashion against your chest. Even if you are not a buddhist, the chanting will takes its effect.

  • To all fans of christian coulson. We can only do so much but still try to sign the petition anyway. Yours and mine make a difference. Good Luck!

  • Drgnbtch -

    Thanks! :-D Hopefully once the studios see how many people have signed and feel that CC should play Tom Riddle, they'll change their minds. *crosses fingers*

  • Just signed my name is Joanna I just cant understand why they would remove him he is an amazing actor and he protrayeda an 18 year olde boy in the play Journey's End last year (which was AMAZING) so Yates is stupid not to cast him as tom!!!

  • LittlebunnyakaPygmy -

    Really? He played an 18 year old? I didn't know this, lol. If he can play an 18 year old, a 16 year old shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for mentioning that. :-)

  • They cant change tom !1 christian is the only tom riddle for me!! therefore im signing the petition i hope it helps!!

  • LittlebunnyakaPygmy -

    Thanks for signing! Yes, Christian is the only Tom Riddle! :-)

  • The second I saw petiton in my inbox I hoped it would be for this reason. I am so mad at Yates. I know it is a slim chance but I am really crossing my finges that this works. Chritian will always be my Tom Riddle. Thanks for making this vid :)

  • Kendra86

    I've moved way beyond being mad at Yates. I'm now into the "I wish the Crucio curse was real" mode. lol Thanks for helping. :-)

  • he better be in HBP!

  • nicolesept-

    Exactly! :-D

  • Great idea! Although I'm afraid it may be a lost cause :( *cries* Why would they want to replace him? He's not THAT old, and hair/makeup could make him look younger. In CoS he was around 24 and played a 16 yr old. There should be continuity - I've already been traumatized enough with the replacement of Dumbledore. </rant>

  • ElusiveDreams -

    We can always hope that we can make them see the error of their ways. :-) I know, it is really stupid to replace someone because of their age, when he really doesn't look it at all. Thanks for watching the vid!

  • I signed it xD He Better be coming back he is TOM RIDDLE :)

  • PrincessPotter16 -

    Thanks for signing! You're right, he IS Tom Riddle!

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