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. Lucia says:

    @lis,
    oh,ur 14!i thought ur 17 or so.
    humm…but u live in germany,so i guess it will be easier to go to UK than i.
    mayb you should find some1 can help u (who is adult & trustful.)

  2. Lucia says:

    I c.
    but i'm sure they weren't kinds of "glam".
    It was really natural & well taken,comparatively.
    humm…professional…it's really expensive in my country.after all i can't do it cuz my parents(espesially mum)r disagree with me about this.

  3. Lucia says:

    Well,i would like 2 b a Sister & working as an interpretress for foreign children in Japan,if it wouldn't.
    But mayb it won't to be true,too cuz i am lazy girl…

  4. Lucia says:

    oh,i envy u!
    i just wish my parents were more helpful in that way!
    My mum always laugh at me about this dream"to act Jill"…!
    I want her to stop that!!

  5. Narnian Wannabee says:

    My mum tells me to pray about it and my dad is totally goin for it! I am riding on my money because I babysit! And what is your fav song?

  6. archerygirlxx says:

    i adore this song called the call by regina spektor it is sooo beautiful i heard it a few years ago and fell in love with it and then i found out that it was in price caspian!!! regina spektor is actually the mostr amazing singer eveer!!!!! eet is also a good song

  7. Narnian Wannabee says:

    I know that song and love it too!! I really like Hero by Abandon it is really good! I also like Wavin Flag by Kanaan my sister danced to it at colladge (it's on YouTube loook up wavin flag at Taylor university) you should watch it

  8. Narnian Wannabee says:

    So is anyone dating someone(a guy)? Sorry, I am such a girl!(: Also does anyone know positivly that the SC is greenlite?

  9. Lucia says:

    i luv "The Call"!(it was the ending song of PC**)

  10. Lucia says:

    date!?i have never…cuz i am not cute girl,you know!i don't have boyfriend.
    But there are many gentle guys in my church*i like them but they r not kind of…that.Ha,ha.

  11. Lucia says:

    ah…
    i am losing hope…
    my parents crush my dream over & over!
    i know it is impossible cuz i am colored,but i wanted to try.
    mayb i should wait for next time(i mean,HHB.)
    How sad…i work 4 a restaurant everyday 4 it…

    well,u know,this is God's term.not mine!

  12. Narnian Wannabee says:

    I am amazed by your perseverence to reach your dream! I say go for it! If not this one go for the movie The Horse and His Boy!! For that movie you aren't English, you are Arabian, and you have to ride really well. So use the money you earn from the restuant to pay for riding lessons! Also I don't have a boyfriend either, I have lots of guy friends though.

  13. TheRealEmilee says:

    Just heard the Magician's Nephew might be shot before the SC.

  14. TheRealEmilee says:

    BREAKING NEWS: Is THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW greenlit? ->… http://fb.me/UFqfLGlM

  15. Narnian Wannabee says:

    OMG!!!!!!!! Is that true Emily?!?!???!!

  16. TheRealEmilee says:

    thats what everyone is saying. I posted a link you can go read but it is posted in diff sites.

  17. Lizzie says:

    yeah, its been greenlit. i read it somewheree x

  18. Lizzie says:

    what country is this website?! its 7 hours earlier than english time zone..

  19. narniafan16 says:

    Thank you, Lucia! It's really nice of u 2 give me gr8 compliments. U have luck too, and u work very hard as well! I can tell because u r saving up money, and u r trying 2 do everything u can 2 be Jill Pole. Go4 it! I know u can be Aravis or Jill! 🙂

  20. Narnian Wannabee says:

    I saw the website but I still can't believe it! Oh well. It's for the best I guess, I mean they know what they are doing, so……ya. At least it gives me more time to practice my acting skills.

  21. Narnian Wannabee says:

    Oh and everybody can call me Katherine or Kit-Kat!:)

  22. TheRealEmilee says:

    Kit-kat yea thats what Im thinking , gives us more time to pratice our acting skills, get an agent (if you dont have one), and so forth.

  23. lis narnia says:

    @Lucia
    Why did you think so?
    Yes… I try to find some1 but I wrote to agencies but they hadn't write me back… It's sh**!:(

  24. lis narnia says:

    @Lucia
    Why did you think that I am 17?:)
    Yes.. I have written to agencies but they hadn't write me back..! It's sh**!

  25. lis narnia says:

    I have done that too. But she haven't write me back….not yet…:(

  26. lis narnia says:

    sorry…I meant: she hasn't

  27. lis narnia says:

    I am confused.
    Now we all try to get a role in THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW?
    What's about the silver chair?

  28. Narnian Wannabee says:

    No still work for SC because Tina something has already got an important role in the movie. It says so in the website Emilee showed us. But she could be the witch instead of being Polly but I am not sure.

  29. louisesmall says:

    if only….
    i have never gone out with anyone. to be honest, more 11 year olds have had more dates than girls my age. i do like this boy, but he has a girlfriend… 🙁

  30. louisesmall says:

    i would be a journalist. i wrote the script for my audition video, so i could also be a play write or author

  31. Lucia says:

    @lis,
    cuz ur so good at using english!!!Really*
    And about agencies…me2,they never write back.

  32. TheRealEmilee says:

    Hey, no still try for Silver Chair. It just gives your more time to practice acting and get an agent since Jill Pole is not in MN.

  33. narniafan16 says:

    It's all right Lucia. Don't ever give up! I know u can be aravis.
    U r working hard as well, u know.

  34. narniafan16 says:

    Good point, Lucia! That is great, actually because I don't have a natural Brittish accent! Ahha!:)

  35. narniafan16 says:

    Nope, but I'm pretty close 2 getting an agent I think.

  36. narniafan16 says:

    I have four words to say: you are so lucky
    Oh my gosh! I wish I was as lucky as u. By the way, do u have blonde hair and stuff?

  37. narniafan16 says:

    Same! That is the only thing I'm not gr8 @. I am getting better, though. My sister always is the acting judge.

  38. narniafan16 says:

    Yes!!!!!!! I found that out like, a month ago. On narniafans.com.
    It greenlit, so I better get an agent quick.

  39. narniafan16 says:

    Same wannabe I am doing this on my iPod touch. It's quicker.

  40. narniafan16 says:

    Hello does anyone know how much an agent costs?

  41. narniafan16 says:

    I luv that song too! I hope we sing it at graduation 😀

  42. narniafan16 says:

    It's all right lucia, don't let anyone crush ur big dreams.
    I haven't told my dad yet, because I know he will say that's a bad career or something.
    My mom said small chance, but go 4 it. My sis said to go for it, and she's even helping me. (as the acting/look judge)
    Oh, I know god is listening 2 my prayers. He is saying yes, I know it! I've had many dreams of me as Jill

  43. Lucia says:

    Oh,thank u 4 your kind-words!!
    Well,yes,i want to act in the movie of Narnia!
    That is my biggest dream,4 sure.

  44. Lucia says:

    Thanks,narniafan16!
    Yes,your acting skill is the greatest matter of all**
    u can do it if your british accent was not perfect!!!

  45. Lucia says:

    oh,ur lucky girl!
    i say this cuz…i am SO shy in front of my family about that!
    i don't know why,but i am good at acting WITHOUT in front of my family**
    Straaaange & misterioooous…

  46. Lucia says:

    Oh,lis!
    She will write back soon**
    i recieved it,but it was long time ago i wrote to her.
    She is busy person,u know!
    Yes,she will!!!

  47. Lucia says:

    Thank u so much,narniafan16!!!!
    u always cheer me up*
    & i guess my parents' ways of thinking r similar 2 your father's 1.
    But about sister,Same!(oh,but i never act in front of her:)
    she wants to b an child actress,u know.
    oh,but there is 1 thing i want 2 ask;It seems i shouldn't send e-mails to any agencies(cuz my mum says"NO!!")
    Certainly i should find another way…
    Mayb…sent MAIL(not e-) to them???

  48. Lucia says:

    oh,kit-kat…thank u!!
    yes,i really want 2 try 2 riding*but…it looks there is no riding club around me.so i should ask to my father to help me(he will help me about that.)

  49. Lucia says:

    thank u!!!
    I hope i have a chance.
    and u will be great in auditions!ur sooo JILL!

  50. Lucia says:

    really??
    Who's Tina?is she an actress??

  51. Lucia says:

    oh,no.u'll get 1 soon!
    Well,look at me!i'm always going out with Reepiceep in my mind*

  52. Lucia says:

    Cool!

  53. Narnian Wannabee says:

    Yes. Look at the website that Emilee gave us, Tina is on there and it says that she plays an important role but it doesn't say who. She could be playing the witch for all I know!

  54. Joy says:

    Hey! I am 5'5", I have blonde hair that extends to the end of my back. I am known for being very obedient and able to mimic anything. I am not British but I do speak with a British accent. I have never been in an acting class because I have always been home-schooled, but I have acted on stage under the instruction of friends and adults. I love to act, and I've wanted to be Jill Pole for many years. However I am only 14 years old, and I have no agent and my parents make very little money, so I don't know if it's something very likely. I have ridden horses across mountains and rivers and plains, so I won't need to be trained in that. I also worked as a model when I was very young, but then I moved away and stopped, much to the disappointment of the studio. Only God knows if this will be or not, there are probably a lot of girls more deserving and better accredited to take the role than me. But if I am needed, I am ready and willing.

  55. narniafan16 says:

    It's greenlit. I've never dated of course (I'm nearly 12) but my cousin is my age and she has a boy friend. They text 24/7

  56. narniafan16 says:

    Hmmm…that is a problem
    You can always write 2 them or call them! 🙂

  57. narniafan16 says:

    How in the world? That is amazing! I was thinking 2 write to skandar Keynes but idk his fan adress!

  58. narniafan16 says:

    I would be a Narnia movie director! (even though I'm to young)

  59. narniafan16 says:

    I think even though ur parents will laugh, stand up tall and go 4 ur big dreams. I know u can! 😀

  60. narniafan16 says:

    FYI, on narniafans.com they said it was greenlit. And now I know why they skipped magicians nephew and h&hb!!!!!! In orde of the publish dates! I looked in the front if the books, and sure enough, the l, w, $ wardrobe was published first.