Harris death casts spells on role

SOME of the world's best actors are hoping to cast a spell on the producers of the Harry Potter films in a bid to replace the late Richard Harris in a role that won him the hearts of a whole new generation of fans.

Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and the upcoming movie The Chamber of Secrets, was the final role played by the Limerick actor, who died last Friday.

Harris's legendary acting ability was honoured at the British Independent Film awards in London this week.