Exclusive: 'Harry Potter' actor in negotiations for Ron Howard's 'In the Heart of the Sea'

By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - It's been a year since Warner Bros. ended the "Harry Potter" franchise but the studio hasn't forgotten about the young British actor who played Tom Riddle, as Frank Dillane is in negotiations to join the cast of Ron Howard's "In the Heart of the Sea," TheWrap has learned. Additionally, an individual familiar with the project tells TheWrap that Howard has his eye on "Skyfall" star Ben Whishaw to play "Moby Dick" author Herman Melville, though no deal is imminent at this time. Warner Bros. had no comment. ...



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