Screamscape is
reporting that a 200-plus foot-high ride will be featured inside the halls of Hogwarts castle at the
Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida:
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As many have suspected, this confirms that the big new ride will be placed inside the massive Hogwarts castle that is currently under construction. From what I’ve heard the ride system is already on site, but locked away in a massive warehouse somewhere protected by guards likely with orders to shoot first and ask questions later. Once the ride portion of the castle is finished and walled in, they will begin to move in the pieces and build it up away from prying eyes until they are ready to make the big announcement.
Please treat this as a rumour until confirmed.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens in 2010.
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UHP UPDATE: There is a further report that a middle-aged man has been cast in the role of a professor.
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According to a Screamscape source one of the Hollywood casting sheets has posted a rather interesting casting choice looking for a SAG actor for a “Project Strongarm” shoot for a “Theme Park Attraction”. The shoot will only last 1 day in mid November, but they’re looking to shoot a British professor role (Male 50s – 70s) who will be “A friendly, welcoming professor who greets new students enthusiastically. This character appears as one element of a Harry Potter theme park attraction.”