Hertfordshire children wanted for 'Harry Potter' body doubles

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Children living in Watford and nearby are wanted for a "major TV project" being shot at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

A range of body double roles are being cast for the production, with interested candidates needing to live within 45 minutes of the facility on the edge of Watford.

13591160Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden seen from above (Image: Warner Bros)

While casting agencies like to remain tight-lipped about what is being filmed, there is social media speculation that the roles are for the second series of HBO's Harry Potter series, which is set to resume filming at the studios later this year.

The first role being cast is for a "Caucasian boy" with black or brunette hair. The successful applicant must be either 5ft 1in or 5ft 2in tall and have a chest measurement of 30/31 inches and a waist measurement of 29/30 inches.

An "olive skinned girl" is also being sought, with a required height of 4ft 7in or 4ft 8in. She must have a chest measurement of 25 or 26 inches and a 21 or 22 inch waist.

Finally, a "Caucasian boy" with ginger hair is needed. He must stand at 4ft 9in or 5ft tall and the casting call stipulates chest and waist measurements of 34 or 35 inches.

Interested families can apply by visiting the Sally King Agency's website and filling in their child's details.

They must have "excellent availability" from this summer onwards.

While the dates and details do suggest this casting call could be for Harry Potter, multiple productions use the studio at any given time so there is no certainty.

HBO previously announced it plans to adapt all seven books in JK Rowling's series over the course of a decade, with each season billed as a "faithful adaptation" covering one book.

Several other casting calls have gone out for the same time period in recent weeks and months, suggesting that preparations are ramping up for the show's return.

Series one has already been filmed and is scheduled to be released this Christmas.

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