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Billy Connolly to cast a spell on Potter

By Mary McSweeney Sep 21, 2007, 15:45 GMT

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly has been cast to play a wizard in the final installment of the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," according to reports. 01/31/2007 - Billy Connolly - Spamalot Movie Premieres At The Wynn Las Vegas Holy Grail Theatre - Wynn Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, NV © Terry Thompson / Photorazzi

01/31/2007 - Billy Connolly - Spamalot Movie Premieres At The Wynn Las Vegas Holy Grail Theatre - Wynn Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, NV © Terry Thompson / PhotorazziThe 64-year-old star has allegedly been selected to play the role of Zenophilous Lovegood, the father of Potter's pal Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows.WENN describes the elder Lovegood is described as a "simple and brave" wizard, with "shoulder length white hair the texture of candy floss." A source tells British newspaper the Daily Mirror, "Billy is the perfect actor for the role."

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