Thomas Sangster to Star in 'Tintin'

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Sun Mar 23, 2008 — by Wade Gum

Thomas Sangster to Star in 'Tintin'

Now we're just waiting for Snowy to be cast

The role of the titular character in the upcoming Tintin films has been filled.

The adventure-seeking reporter will be played by 17-year-old Thomas Sangster, a London born actor who appeared in Love Actually and Nanny McPhee.Sangster joins Andy Serkis on the film, who has already been cast as Captain Haddock.

Directors Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson are collaborating on the upcoming Tintin trilogy, which will employ motion capture technology. Spielberg is scheduled to direct the first film in the series, which begins principle photography in September 2008.

(via Daily Mail)

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