British actor
Guy Henry (
Starter for 10,
V for Vendetta,
Bright Young Things) has been cast as Minister for Magic Pius Thicknesse in
Deathly Hallows. During a
BBC radio 2 talk show early this morning with Sarah Kennedy, Guy sent a report to the host confirming that he will play the new Minister in the final films (that segment starts at 1:15 into the broadcast). He stated:
Quote:
"I've done the deal so I'm allowed to say, I'm going to be Pius Thicknesse! The new Minister of Magic in the final two Harry Potter films. Very exciting. First day of filming, July 27th!"
Photos of Guy can be seen
here:
Thanks very much to SS reader
LunaLovesPudding for the tip!