Harry Putter
Harry Putter 1 Cast Surveys
Janie Castilla:
"Professor McGonnafall"
Casting
How did you hear about the original auditions?
I actually arrived to audition for another film and the person heading up auditions gave me a script and said I should drop in for Harry Putter while I was there.
What stories can you tell about the audition experience? Were you nervous? Was it fun? Scary?
I missed the part that they said we should use an accent until I walked in the door. So I was on the spot and it actually made it fun. The person I auditioned with had never auditioned before in his life he just came to drop off his friend so that was interesting.
Before filming, had you read the Harry Potter books or seen the actual movies?
NEVER- so needless to say I had to laugh when I got the role- the first thing I did was go and rent Harry Potter.
On Set
What were your first impressions on your first day of shooting?
The kids were really well behaved!
Aside from yourself, who was your favorite member of the cast?
Didn't get to know them very well with only one day of shooting but I did enjoy everyone I worked with during the shoot.
Is this your first film project or have you worked on many other movies in the past?
I have worked on independent films in the past.
Most importantly, did you have fun?
I always enjoy doing what I love!
The Future
Do you plan on returning next summer to shoot Harry Putter 2?
If Mrs. McGonnafall can hide her pregnancy- being that I will be 7 months pregnant by June.
If you had the chance to work side by side with any actor (local, Hollywood, union or not, anyone), who would it be?
Joan Cusack