Social Roundup: Game of Thrones meets Harry Potter, Modesty auditions, and Wimbledon finals
What a week! Casting calls for the first publicly advertised Fantastic Beasts role, Daniel Radcliffe doing his thing at Comic-Con, and Wimbledon finals. It’s time for the latest edition of Social Roundup.
Dan was of course on hand at San Diego’s Comic-Con to promote his upcoming film, Victor Frankenstein, alongside co-star James McAvoy.
This meant that there was the standard release of on-set photos…
… and the not-so-standard debauchery of intimate scene reenactments.
https://twitter.com/kylebuchanan/status/620040292666716160
Plus there was the obligatory “how-fast-can-you-break-Twitter” type of selfie.
#HarryPotter, #GameofThrones and #DoctorWho collide in one amazing selfie: http://t.co/iK5GwgCR91 pic.twitter.com/sNUNR07UFT
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) July 13, 2015
It’s just a shame that John Hurt… excuse us, Sir John Hurt, did not snag his own picture with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Surely that would have given Maisie Williams a run for her money.
Congratulations to everyone who received an honour today and huge thanks to all at Windsor Castle! pic.twitter.com/mAyuQnUAsK
— John Hurt (@WithJohnHurt) July 17, 2015
Not to be outdone, the world of sports also saw one of its most publicly anticipated annual events – the Wimbledon finals! Which Jason Isaacs was more than happy to attend…
Literally nowhere on the planet I'd rather be. Maybe inside Federer's body. No, wait… that came out wrong #wimble… pic.twitter.com/lK0PmmSQ1y
— Jason Isaacs (@jasonsfolly) July 12, 2015
… encourage others to tune in…
Anyone who's not watching Wimbledon…don't be stupid. Drop the baby, pull the car over, leave him at the altar…this is as good as it gets
— Jason Isaacs (@jasonsfolly) July 12, 2015
… and snag a photo or two with the VIP guests.
Backstage after @edsheeran blew away 90k fans at Wembley with a guitar, a loop pedal and a heart as big as a planet. pic.twitter.com/kKzYUoLmyk
— Jason Isaacs (@jasonsfolly) July 13, 2015
We also had the first Fantastic Beasts open call for the general public, which took Evanna Lynch back to her own lucky break.
I can't go to this ? so one of you better nail it! Open casting call for #FantasticBeasts, 8-12year old actress- GO! https://t.co/O4I6qbRWYJ
— Evanna Lynch (@Evy_Lynch) July 13, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/evylynchpage/posts/847405931962856
https://twitter.com/Evy_Lynch/status/621109301042515968
https://twitter.com/Evy_Lynch/status/621108887391875072
For musician Alison Sudol, however, there would be no more open calls as she landed the gig!
https://www.facebook.com/alisudol/photos/a.10150264936394355.336267.5339244354/10153198545789355/
While we’re on the topic of Fantastic Beasts, Jo would like the record to reflect that when it comes to the composition of the wands of the protagonists, she knows what she’s doing.
Of course! What do you think I am, some kind of amateur? https://t.co/uWmRMeI6UL
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 16, 2015
In addition to hinting that the American wizarding school will be explored.
Newt's a Hufflepuff, but the other heroes went to the American school of wizardry (and yes, I know their houses). https://t.co/2mnVEo0LHo
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 17, 2015
.@maruaders All will be explained in due course. Trust me.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 17, 2015
Lastly, where would we be without our uplifting news courtesy of Matthew Lewis and his thousands of generous donors?
So, I’m climbing Kilimanjaro. 9 days is easy, I’ll do it in 5. Oh, and gonna break a world record while I’m up there… http://t.co/jze60z57TA
— 🇺🇦Matthew Lewis🇺🇦 (@Mattdavelewis) July 16, 2015
Is this some kind of sick joke? What a world we live in where one million people care what I have to say. You are wonderful. Peace & love x
— 🇺🇦Matthew Lewis🇺🇦 (@Mattdavelewis) July 17, 2015
I’m also stunned by the generosity of so many of you for a charity you probably never even heard of. Thank you from the bottom of my heart x
— 🇺🇦Matthew Lewis🇺🇦 (@Mattdavelewis) July 17, 2015
That’s it for our latest roundup. Be sure to let us know what your favorite moments of the week were!
