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Saoirse Ronan Says Losing Luna Lovegood Role in ‘Harry Potter’ Has ‘Stayed With Me Over the Years’: ‘I Was Too Young’ and ‘Knew I Wasn’t Going to Get It’


Saoirse Ronan auditioned for Luna Lovegood in the "Harry Potter" franchise even though she knew she was too young for the character.

Saoirse Ronan revealed during a recent interview with Jimmy Kimmel that it’s been impossible to let go of losing out on the role of Luna Lovegood in the “ Harry Potter ” franchise. Ronan has been making the press rounds in support of her new film, “The Outrun,” which is once again garnering Oscar buzz for the actor. Ronan also has a supporting role in Steve McQueen’s “Blitz,” world premiering this month at the London Film Festival.

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