"For the purpose of completing the family photo, two extras were hired to fill the roles of Bill and Charlie. The face behind Charlie (Alex Crockford) was lifted from Call sheets early on, but the face and name behind Bill remaind a Mystery...until now."
I didn't know that, did you? I don't remember a family photo. Maybe it was one hanging on a wall. Well, anyway, here is any interview will Richard Fish, the one in the picture who was Bill Weasley:
"Richard, tell us about yourself. Where are you from? How old are you? And are you a natural red-head? Have you been acting a long time? What other (if any) work have you done (on stage or screen)?
Okay, I was born in London and am currently studying English Literature at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield. I'm 24 years old and yes it's all natural! As for acting, I'm still trying to find some significant roles (of which, to date, Bill is the most) after performing countless plays within the University Drama Society as well as showing a keen interest in a new local Amateur Dramatics company called Act 2 Productions. Most of my on screen work has been as a background extra with The Casting Collective in several TV and film productions, namely Band of Brothers.
How did you get the part of Bill Weasley? Did they search extensively for the oldest Weasleys boys?
As I've said I used to work with The Casting Collective and it was through this company that Alfonso spotted my picture and asked me to come in for an audition. I believe there were about 20 other potential 'Bill's as well as 'Charlie's from which myself and Alex were chosen." Keep reading