Kickboxer Potters into wizard role
March 17, 2003 at 12:34 PM ET
TheSnitch.co.uk
Now a North Wales actor has been left spellbound himself after being chosen to star in the latest blockbuster Potter movie - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Spencer Wilding, of Rhyl, puts his astonishing break in landing his part - of a wolf - down to his imposing 6ft 7in tall frame and lithe physique.
Spencer - known as Big Spen - is a former champion kickboxer who keeps himself in shape and brushes off rivals better than a trainee wizard in a bruising Quidditch match at Harry's school, Hogwarts.
In his new role the 30-year-old will be starring alongside talented British actors Gary Oldman, Timothy Spall, Sir Michael Gambon, David Thewlis, Pam Ferris and Paul Whitehouse.
Last night Spencer told the Daily Post: "It's like a dream and I'm very excited.
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