Advice: Auditioning For the Role of Jill Pole

Since the release of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, we at NarniaWeb have received almost daily inquiries about auditioning for the role of Jill Pole in The Silver Chair. After the release of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, these inquiries have risen to almost unbelievable levels. We wanted to take this opportunity to give some information about the film industry and answer the questions that folks may have about how to acquire a role.

Pre-Production and Greenlighting

Before casting begins for a film, there are several steps that take place. A script is written (or at least begun), the story is pitched to the studio, and the studio then “greenlights” the film, which means that the production is formally approved and financed. After the film is greenlit, it then enters pre-production, during which the script is finalized and plans are made for the actual shooting of the film. It is during this pre-production stage that casting is done.

Casting and Auditions

The casting process for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe was somewhat unique in that casting director Pippa Hall held many public auditions when searching for the four Pevensie children. These auditions were generally held at schools around the UK, with children from the drama clubs being invited to attend. This is not typical, though, and usually a casting director will work directly with agents and industry contacts to come up with a list of potential actors to fill a specific role. Several actors are given auditions and the director and producers together decide which one will best play the part. This is the way that Will Poulter was cast for the role of Eustace.

Occasionally there will be open auditions for extras at a film location shoot. When that information becomes available we always post it at NarniaWeb.

Silver Chair Status

The future of the Narnia movies depends on the box office results for each film. If The Voyage of the Dawn Treader doesn’t do well enough in theaters, it is likely that there will not be any further Narnia films. If it is successful (and no one is sure exactly what the threshold of success is in the eyes of the studio), then Walden and Fox will likely move forward and attempt to get another Narnia film greenlit.

In interviews the producers have mentioned that they are considering The Silver Chair as well as The Magician’s Nephew for the next film. This could mean that The Silver Chair would be skipped or passed over temporarily, or that both films could be made at the same time. There are any number of possibilities, but the reality is that the future of the franchise and The Silver Chair is very much in limbo right now. It also goes without saying that production for The Silver Chair has not been greenlit and is not currently looking for any actors for the simple reason that there is no production.

Advice

If you are interested in auditioning for the role of Jill Pole or any other character in a Narnia film, the best advice that we can give is to 1) get involved with a local drama group to hone your skills and 2) hire an agent who can acquire an audition for you with the casting director when the time comes. There likely won’t be any public auditions. This is simply the way that Hollywood works.

Another question that we are often asked is about what the producers are looking for. Again, since there are no producers and no production (yet), we have no idea. During the casting process for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Pippa Hall was quoted as saying that she felt that there were so many brilliant British actors that there was no need to look for someone who could “fake” a British accent. So our expectation is that the producers would probably look to the UK first to fill the role of Jill Pole.

Conclusion

To sum this all up, The Silver Chair has not yet been greenlit so there are no roles yet to be filled. If you are interested in auditioning for a role when one becomes available, we recommend that you hire an agent who can acquire an audition for you when the time comes. Good luck!

1,747 Responses

  1. narniaSTAR says:

    Okay so I haveee an idea why don't we all put down why we should be Jill,Diggory ,or any other person so we can help each other out 🙂

  2. narniaSTAR says:

    Hi, archerygirlxx i am looking for a good agent do you think you could maybee give meee someee tipsss too get 1????? 🙂

  3. narniaSTAR says:

    Hi, so i have and idea why dont we all put down why we should be jill or any other charecter soo we could help each other and give ideas to others????

  4. Lucia says:

    Can i join?i am Japanese & i want to act Aravis!

  5. juniperberry says:

    oo haha dont worry. i didnt actually notice coz i saw the georgie bit in the name. umm proobably. wen does it come out?

  6. juniperberry says:

    oo haha dont worryyy. i didnt actualllly notice coz i saw the georgie bit in the name. umm proobably. wen does it come out?

  7. Chrissie says:

    I looked on the internet and found her address:)
    google it, honestly it's there!
    she also works for a casting agency.
    and yes we are all trying to get an agent, but it's just not happening:(
    but yes, I'm sure he will, or at least i hope so!

  8. lis narnia says:

    @ Lucia
    I've blond hair…blue eyes and I am from Germany.This is bad. So I haven't a chance to play this role… 🙁
    What do you mean? How should Jill look like?

  9. lis narnia says:

    OH.. and Thanks!

  10. archerygirlxx says:

    umm ok i guess that might work but i think we all wanna be her for the same reasons and how exadtly will we help each other???
    eee i am so excited about auditions and goooood luck to everybody!!!!xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  11. narniaSTAR says:

    welll they said somethink about it comin out in blu ray in april som e time but dvd could be sooner???? 🙂

  12. i love georgie says:

    yeah thas what i heardeee 2 🙂

  13. narniaSTAR says:

    Of Course every 1 can join in!! 🙂

  14. narniaSTAR says:

    like maybe if they dont do drama we can tell them some good acting scools or if there having trouble with there accent or stuff like that 🙂

  15. narniaSTAR says:

    of course every 1 can join in !!!! 🙂

  16. Narniafan16 says:

    I live in america and I have been dreaming for a whole year about auditioning for Jill pole! I absolutely love her character. It would be so great if I can audition. I'm eleven, and I'll turn twelve in November. Can I join?

  17. Narniafan16 says:

    I agree with you totally Lucia! Thanks for cheering me up! I have black hair and I'm Asian too! I'm not giving up.

  18. Narniafan16 says:

    Help!!!!!! I'm going to the uk for one week for the spring. There might be a very small chance to go across an audition…but where do I start? Please reply if you have an answer!

  19. narniaSTAR says:

    sure i am 12 and i live inee australia brown medium length hair and brown eyes. what do you look like 🙂

  20. Narniafan16 says:

    By the way, good luck 2 everyone!!!! 🙂

  21. Thank you Lucia. That is sooo true it shouldn't be different if your Asian. So I am praying to god for a part. I'm Asian obviously and hopefully there is hope.

  22. i love georgie says:

    well do you have an agent?? if you do then ask them o check if there are any auditions and ask them to check if the metropolitan theatre has any audions but will pouter is 18 and they will probs want some 1 the same age or younger but any way good luck!!!!

  23. Narniafan16 says:

    I might have a solution. U could go to the uk.

  24. Narniafan16 says:

    How can u write 2 Nina? What's the website? I really want 2 audition 4 Jill pole!!! :]

  25. Narniafan16 says:

    U know how long I've been praying 2 God about the Jill pole audition? Since September! I really hope so!

  26. Oooooo archerygirl could you give me some information on the agent or any other ones. Also can anybody give me information for if or when audions are for any parts in the movie.

  27. Narniafan16 says:

    I am Japanese 2!!! well, half. I need help bcos I am eleven (turning 12 in November) and I was wondering if I was old enough to be Jill pole.

  28. Narniafan16 says:

    Ur very lucky,because will poulter is around ur age, so u might have a chance.

  29. Narniafan16 says:

    Who is aravis? Wat book?

  30. Narniafan16 says:

    Hi, everyone! I'm turning 12 in November but am I old enough?

  31. Narniafan16 says:

    I don't have an agent but how do u get one?

  32. Narniafan16 says:

    I have dark brown eyes and dark dark brown hair

  33. Narniafan16 says:

    U have a big chance Lucia. I can speak in a Brittish accent, and I have pooch hair like jill and I have bangs and I am just her age! Well,I have dark brown hair. Do o have a chance???

  34. Narniafan16 says:

    I mean poofy hair. Sorry

  35. Narniafan16 says:

    Listen up! I heard Edmund will be in the silver chair! So if u r a skandar Keynes fan, good 4 u.

  36. Narniafan16 says:

    I have a good brutish accent too!!! 🙂

  37. Narniafan16 says:

    I have a good Brittish accent too!!! 🙂

  38. Narniafan16 says:

    I like to day dream about me as Jill pole in the silver chair. Anyone else??

  39. Narniafan16 says:

    Same! I hears that Edmund will be in the silver chair!!!

  40. juniperberry says:

    rlyy u think so!? but i live australiaa.

  41. juniperberry says:

    oo thats good. its a great film, i think will poulter did a rly great job as eustace, i hope they keep him for the SC.

  42. i love georgie says:

    aravis is in horse and his boy

  43. i love georgie says:

    well you go to a talent agensy and find a agent and leave them your photo and they will get back to you 🙂

  44. Narniafan16 says:

    I don't think so, because u can always wear a wig or dye ur hair. Blonde is close. Really, mostly the type of hair u have is important and acting skills. Dont worry!

  45. i love georgie says:

    i have a little poofy hair as well 🙂

  46. Narniafan16 says:

    U can go to the uk, but small chance.

  47. i love georgie says:

    thats cooll how did you hear about edmund being in sc?????

  48. i love georgie says:

    is nina gold an agent from the UK or the US or australia

  49. Narniafan16 says:

    Edmund is so hot!!!

  50. Narniafan16 says:

    Wiki answers I heard it from

  51. i love georgie says:

    aravis is from he horse and his boy 🙂

  52. Narniafan16 says:

    Jill pole does too so that's good 4 us

  53. i love georgie says:

    hi archerygirlxx i was wondering if you would give a couple of tips for getting an agent 🙂

  54. Narniafan16 says:

    Ohhhhhhh

  55. juniperberry says:

    yer i kno. do reckon that people can send in video auditions?

  56. i love georgie says:

    i no right i like will mosely as well in prince caspian

  57. Skandarfan says:

    Who is ur favorite narnia character?

  58. i love georgie says:

    i know it is so hard we you live australia and what if parents cant afford to go to the UK

  59. Skandarfan says:

    Actually, I have a question. I'm almost twelve, so do I have a chance?

  60. i love georgie says:

    What country were you born in like USA,AUS,UK,japan