Evanna Lynch to star as Houdini's wife in British stage production

It has been announced that Evanna Lynch will play Bess, the wife of famous magician Harry Houdini, in Houdini, an upcoming play based on the early performing years of Harry and his brother Theo.

This is the official plot description of the play:

To be the greatest, you have to be willing to sacrifice everything. The highly successful Brothers Houdini soon find this out, as their death-defying feats start to draw in ever bigger crowds and ultimately attract the attention of the major theatre promoters.

Join us for what promises to be an explosive theatrical spectacle, when the prestigious promoter Martin Beck offers only Harry an opportunity that will change his life forever.

This intricate look inside the lives of two of the greatest performers the world has ever seen, explores the impact of family, love and jealousy. Watch as two masters of the stage perform, entrance, delight and surprise, performing a number of famous illusions in this gripping life story that is certainly not for the faint-hearted.

Discover the legend. Believe in the magic.

Along with Evanna, Stuart Brennan has been cast as Houdini's brother Theo. The role of Harry has yet to be cast. Tickets go on sale May 6, and Houdini will have its world premeiere on September 9 at the Stoke-on-Tent Repertory Theatre. The play will tour across the U.K. throughout the Fall. A list of tour dates and locations can be found here.

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Evanna Lynch on-set of 'G.B.F.' film, attends Tribeca Film Festival LA reception

Evanna Lynch is returning to the big screen! An all new behind-the-scenes look from the new teen comedy, G.B.F. ('Gay Best Friend') has surfaced on YouTube with commentary from the film's director, Darren Stein. Evanna plays malicious McKenzie Price, an oppressive and homophobic character. A sneak peek of a few scenes with Evanna begin around 2:30, and again at the end.

In addition, Evanna and the G.B.F. cast/crew attended the Tribeca Film Festival reception this past week in Los Angeles. We managed to snag a couple of amazing photos of the actress as she posed for pictures at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Evanna with cast-mates

Tribeca Film Festival reception

Tribeca Film Festival reception 2

Tribeca Film Festival reception 3

Tribeca Film Festival reception 4

What do you think of the behind-the-scenes look and Evanna's American/Valley girl accent? Are you excited to see the movie?

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First look at Evanna Lynch in 'G.B.F.'

It was announced back in December that Evanna Lynch, who portrayed Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films, is set to star in indie comedy G.B.F.. The acronym in the movie’s title stands for “Gay Best Friend,” and Evanna will play Mackenzie Price, a homophobic student in the O.M.G. Prayer Club.

Earlier this week the facebook page for G.B.F. posted a behind-the-scenes photo of Evanna re-recording some lines during post-production for the film.

What do you think about this first look at Mackenzie? Will you go see Evanna’s new film—even if she does play a villain? Let us know in the comments below!

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Dan Radcliffe apologized to Robbie Coltrane for Phone Prank

Daniel Radcliffe’s tendency to prank his fellow Harry Potter cast-mates often added levity to the set, but there was at least one time when his antics went a little too far.

Reportedly, Robbie Coltrane, who portrayed Hagrid in the films, was once a victim of a prank where the young actor changed the settings on his friend’s phone from English to Turkish. The joke seems harmless enough—except that Coltrane was left unable to make calls!

The infuriated actor had a hard time finding anyone on set who could change the settings of his phone back to English, and Radcliffe was left feeling understandably sheepish about what he had done. Coltrane remembers the event clearly:

Eventually we found a girl in the Harry Potter make-up department who was Turkish Cypriot. She phoned her mum and was chatting away in great detail until they sorted it out. I think Daniel was so upset at what had happened that he wrote me that note...'Dear Mr. Coltrane, I'm sorry I changed your mobile telephone into Turkish...

Have you ever been part of a prank gone too far? Let us know in the comments!

Behind-the-scenes video of Potter actress Evanna Lynch's 'Runway' cover shoot

Back in October, Evanna Lynch appeared on the front cover of the Fall 2012 edition of fashion magazine Runway, for which a behind-the-scenes video has since been posted by the director.

Shot against a winter wonderland themed backdrop, Evanna looks stunning modelling an array of evening gowns amidst a fake snow storm. The video shows the actress being prepared for the shoot as well as revealing her playful side as she teases the owl perched on her wrist.

Thanks to Evan Romine for sending the video over.

'Harry Potter' starlet Evanna Lynch on cover of 'Runway' magazine

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