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. narniafan16 says:

    I don't really know for sure yet but I'll look out!

  2. narniafan16 says:

    I meant think not honk. Sorry. It was a typo

  3. narniafan16 says:

    I am too! I agree. It's not really fair if kids that could be PERFECT 4 Jill can't be her just because they don't have an agent or whatever. I think they should have free auditions ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. narniafan16 says:

    I'm still not really clear on how to get an agent

  5. narniafan16 says:

    Definitely! ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Narnian Wannabee says:

    I have everything ready! I have an agent page, a resume page, an acting class, and have narnia open for details!! Those are my four little pages on the Internet. So does anyone have a facebook so that I can see what you look like? I am having boy trouble (sigh). Tomorrow is chapel and a have a science test tomorrow 2.

  7. narniafan16 says:

    I have a question
    Must u wear makeup when they r filming? I think u have 2,
    Or they won't c u well

  8. narniafan16 says:

    I'm taking archery at a field trip
    Hopefully that will help…does Jill use a bow and arrow?

  9. Narnian Wannabee says:

    Where is Lucia? And this is for Em: Has your agent gotten any info yet? And for everybody else usually talent agncies are free because they look for local talent.

  10. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Try this site: http://www.auditionagency.com/agency_directory/texas_agencies.htm
    Once your on it, click on your state, and then it will have a list of agents who live there, and then you find the one you want, and send them a letter. (It will have all of their addresses) I don't know how much they all charge, I sent a letter asking one how much.

  11. narniafan16 says:

    Well I have a problem. Am I tall enough? My height is
    4'11. Will poulter (eustace) is like, 5'9 or 5'10. Well by the time it's greenlit I will b taller
    And by the time they film it I will be taller probably

  12. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Really???? xD YAY!! I looked and didn't see it though. Where does it say that?

  13. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Yeah, she uses it in the book.

  14. Narnian Wannabee says:

    To answer your qustion narniafan16 you do have to wear makeup on set. Don't you wear makeup normally? I have always wanted to do archery and one if my Sunday school teachers knows who to use a bow and arrow maybe he can teach me. And also Jill doesn't use a bow in this book only in the next book does she use weapons.

  15. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    … I think so……… yeah I think they do. ๐Ÿ™‚

  16. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Oh, yeah. I don't normally, I am only 13, I start when I'm 14. Thats cool! I know who to use a bow and arrow, from using my sister's.

  17. Narnian Wannabee says:

    Yes you would be taller but think about it : so would will. But they can do effects to fix that and Jill could be teases because she was short.

  18. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Yeah, I'm sure you are good.

  19. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    So, in SC the book, Jill is supposed to be 9, but… I think they will make her 12 or 13. This wouldn't be odd, because look at Princ Caspian. In the book he is around… 10, and in the movie, he's like 18. So… yeah.

  20. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Thats true.
    Are you on Narnian Wannabee? That is cool!

  21. Narnian Wannabee says:

    Oh I wear makeup. I am happy about acting but sad about boys:(

  22. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Cool! Yeah, I would ask you whats wrong but you probably wouldn't want to tak, and this is a post for auditioning for Jill, we really should stay on subject. What do look like? Do you think I would make a good Jill Pole?

  23. Narnian Wannabee says:

    Well it doesn't say that in the book…….it doesn't give definate ages.

  24. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    I know but on a Jill Pole bio. it said that she is 9 in SC and 16 in LB.

  25. Narnian Wannabee says:

    I would tell you but you just don't want to know so I won't. I look like: dirty blond hair, blue eyes, pale skin, freckles, am 5'4, am 13, and like to talk. Oh! And call me kit kat!

  26. Narnian Wannabee says:

    Her bio?? Where is that? It's not in the book I know that.

  27. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Thats ok. Oh, thats cool! This is me: I have a little longer then shoulder length brown hair, blue eyes, pale(ish) face, freckles, not skinny but not fat, people say I have a really pretty smile, and I am almost 13. I donโ€™t have a british accent, but I have a really good fake one, and I am 5'3.

  28. TheRealEmilee says:

    I looked but didnt see anything about it!

  29. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    It's right here on Narnia Web! Here: http://wiki.narniaweb.com/index.php/Jill_Pole

  30. TheRealEmilee says:

    Well my agent has sent my stuff off to Nina Gold. And she replied!:) Ahhh so greatful!

  31. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    What stuff? Who is Nina Gold?

  32. TheRealEmilee says:

    Headshot and resuma. Nina Gold is the casting agent for all the Narnia films like she cast the actors and actress who will play roles in the film

  33. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Seriously?????!!!! WOW!!!! YOU ARE SO LUCKY!! What did Nina Gold say when she replied?!

  34. TheRealEmilee says:

    Hey she said that "if" the SC gets greenlit I NEED to auditions because I have a lot of potential of being Jill Pole and she said if my agent or I had any questions to give her a call.

  35. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    OH MAN!!!! YOUR THE LUCKIEST GIRL ON EARTH!!! I am going t do tht when I get my agent!! What do you look like?

  36. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Oh, Gotta go, bye!

  37. TheRealEmilee says:

    Im 5'5 and skinny! Long brownish blonde hair and clear skin .

  38. louisesmall says:

    i know some of the casting directors, but i dont know who else helped. I might need to contact Fox or Walden Media about it. I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thinks its unfair. I'm hoping to do my audition video soon, I'll probs send it too whoever I contact too.

  39. Lucia says:

    Here,here,here i am!!!!
    so sorry,i couldn't visit cuz my mum was at home(she doesn't let me do this!!)
    Well,they never write back…
    oh,is that in uk or us??

  40. Lucia says:

    Wow,yeah,Emilee ur sooooo lucky girl**
    hummmm,& look at me!still no agent,colored,& my parents don't want to let me do….

  41. Lucia says:

    Yeeeeaaas,i know u can do it!!!
    u can b more taller!look,i am 147cm though i am 16.

  42. Narnian Wannabee says:

    That is awesome Em!!! When you become famous don't forget the little ppl!! ๐Ÿ™‚ I need to get an agent, I am typing up my resume now!

  43. Lucia says:

    hey,kit-kat!ur ready,perfectly**
    i want 2 c u in facebook page!But the problem is that,i don't have my own…(i wanted 2 try,but my parents never let me do that.)
    hey,mayb…please tell me URL of your agency's site??
    i can visit there**

  44. Lucia says:

    yeah,i think so!cuz Anna or Georgie were makeuped in the movies.it was really natural,though*
    but i donnt do that daily!

  45. Lucia says:

    sorry,i mean;could u tell me trustful agency???

  46. Lucia says:

    yes,emilee is really luck girl!
    d u know any internationable agency…??

  47. Lucia says:

    Yes,i totally agree,narniafan16!!!
    @loisesmall,
    i've contacted to walden,but they haven't write back,yet…mayb cuz i am japanese??

  48. Lucia says:

    Well…above all,mayb i should wait 4 HHB.
    if they make SC,i hope i can get a role,but if it wouldn't i should wait.
    but i hope they will start it soon or i won't b able to try cuz i should go to college 2 years later,u know…

  49. TheRealEmilee says:

    Thanks everyone:) It means a lot. And pssshhh I wont be famous. But everyone should keep trying:) And get an agent they help a ton!

  50. narniafan16 says:

    Heyyyy did anyone here post a video on YouTube of their self as Jill?
    Please tell me!

  51. Lucia says:

    Oh,no.I'm sure u'll b famous actress in the future*
    yes,i'll try(mayb HHB,though…)

  52. narniafan16 says:

    Well u could tell right away Anna was make uped! At the end…u could c her eye liner clearly!

  53. narniafan16 says:

    Thx 4 the reply guys! I was worried, but I guess I'm fine
    They might change the eustace, I heard

  54. narniafan16 says:

    Cool!!!! It's a good head start
    And thanks 4 ur replys Narnia #1 fan

  55. narniafan16 says:

    Well I looked it up on ask.com and clicked on it so maybe u could try that and look 4 it. It's there!

  56. narniafan16 says:

    Yea good point ๐Ÿ™‚
    They r most likely changing the eustace. I mean, wouldn't a twelve or thirteen year old look weird w/ a boy like, a foot taller than them?!

  57. narniafan16 says:

    Wow! That means a number of years must've passed in-between the silver chair and the last battle.

  58. narniafan16 says:

    Did anyone here post a video On YouTube of them as Jill?
    There was one called : Jill pole: there is no sun. The person who is pretending 2 b Jill is gr8 @ acting!!!!!

  59. Narnia #1 Fan says:

    Well, I found it I think, but it wouldn't work. Somebody else try it? http://www.ask.com/web?q=Narnia+Silver+Chair+Greenlite%3F&qsrc=0&o=0&l=dir

  60. Lucia says:

    sounds nice!
    hey,did u post urself,narniafan16??