Who almost played Ginny Weasley?

15 HURT: Bonnie Wright as Ginny Weasley
Bonnie Wright auditioned for the role because her brother told her that she reminded him of the girl that would one day marry Harry Potter.
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Who was almost cast in Harry Potter?

Harry Potter seems unimaginable without Daniel Radcliffe in the starring role. Originally the role was offered to American actor Liam Aiken who had worked with director Chris Columbus on the film Stepmom.
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Who turned down the role of Harry Potter?

The beloved actor Robin Williams was turned down for a Harry Potter role he really wanted for supposedly being too American. The wizarding blockbuster continues to be one of the biggest movie series of all time, even 20 years after the first film's release.
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Who was almost cast as Hermione?

Hatty Jones Was Almost Hermione

She auditioned for the role of Hermione, and seemed a shoo-in for the role, but the part went to the unknown Emma Watson instead.
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Who almost played Ron Weasley?

13. Thomas Brodie-Sangster — Ron Weasley. Thomas Brodie-Sangster revealed that he would have loved to play Ron Weasley on the big screen.
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What Happened To The Girl Who Played Ginny In Harry Potter?



When was Emma Watson cast as Hermione?

Watson was considerably more ambivalent than her co-stars during renegotiations. She explained that the decision was significant, as the films represented a further four-year commitment to the role, but eventually conceded that she "could never let [the role of] Hermione go", signing for the role on 23 March 2007.
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Who else auditioned for Voldemort?

So, here are 10 actors who were almost cast in Harry Potter movies.
  • 4 Tim Roth As Snape.
  • 5 Jude Law As Professor Lockhart. ...
  • 6 Saoirse Ronan As Luna Lovegood. ...
  • 7 Tilda Swinton As Professor Trelawney. ...
  • 8 Sean Connery As Dumbledore. ...
  • 9 Robin Williams As Hagrid. ...
  • 10 Rowan Atkinson As Voldemort (Seriously) ...
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Did JK Rowling choose the cast?

Robbie Coltrane Was Hand-Picked By J.K. Rowling For Hagrid

In addition to being adamant that the entire cast of each film be made up entirely of British actors, Rowling had a few specific names in mind for important supporting roles.
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Did Emma Watson always play Hermione?

The actor played the role of Hermione Granger in the series. Emma was just 11 years old when the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, was released. Over the course of the decade, she played Hermoine in the eight-part series, becoming synonymous to the fictional character.
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Why did Emma almost leave Harry Potter?

Watson almost left the “Harry Potter” franchise because of how fame affected her. Emma Watson almost left the “Harry Potter” franchise because of how fame affected her, according to an interview ahead of the “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” special.
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Who auditioned for Bellatrix Lestrange?

The brilliant Helen McCrory, who played Narcissa Malfoy, had initially been cast as Bellatrix but had to pull out after becoming pregnant.
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Who is the highest paid actor in Harry Potter?

Who is the richest Harry Potter actor?
  • Daniel Radcliffe at $110 million.
  • Emma Watson at $85 million.
  • Rupert Grint at $50 million.
  • Tom Felton at $20 million.
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Who was originally cast as Snape?

Severus Snape appears in all eight Harry Potter films, portrayed by British actor Alan Rickman. Rickman was Rowling's personal choice to portray the character.
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Who else auditioned for the role of Harry Potter?

Other potential Potter actors include Hugh Grant, who was offered the role of Gilderoy Lockhart, and Eddie Redmayne, who auditioned for the part of Tom Riddle.
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Did Ralph Fiennes auditioned for Voldemort?

Ralph Fiennes nearly rejected playing Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter, and a major reason why he said yes is later referenced in the films.
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Was Helena Bonham pregnant during Harry Potter?

Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange.

But she still wanted the character to be sexy by wearing tight corsets. The costume department had to make some adjustments to her wardrobe designs in "Half-Blood Prince" because Bonham Carter was pregnant. Her clothing is noticeably looser in the sixth film.
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Did Tom Felton and Emma Watson ever date?

Did Tom Felton and Emma Watson ever date? Not officially—both Felton and Watson have confirmed they never dated while they filmed the Harry Potter films.
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Is Emma Watson with Tom Felton?

As far as the romantic side of it, I think that's a Slytherin/Gryffindor thing rather than a Tom and Emma thing. I absolutely think the world of her.” Clearly, the duo are just friends, but it's sweet that they share such a close connection, even if it's just platonic.
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Is Emma Watson vegan?

So, from a food choice perspective, Emma Watson is not vegan. However, the DEFINITION of VEGAN PERSON states that: “any person that condemns animal cruelty and exploitation and excludes – whenever possible and practicable – animal-based food, clothing, accessories and other products, can be called a vegan.”
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Who was missing from Harry Potter reunion?

However, a crucial cast member was missing. Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in six films, after taking over from the late Richard Harris, didn't appear in the reunion special at all, beyond footage from the films.
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Why wasnt J.K. Rowling invited to reunion?

It came amid previous rumours that the writer would not participate due to her controversial comments on transgender people, with stars such as Radcliffe, Watson, Grint and others speaking out in support of trans people.
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Who wasn't in the Harry Potter reunion?

One of the most noticeable was Julie Walters, who played Molly Weasley throughout the entire film series. As it turns out, her absence in the special is most likely part of her semiretirement from acting.
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How Luna Lovegood got casted?

After writing directly to the production team asking if she could play Luna, she saw on Mugglenet that they were holding an open casting call in London. She was one of the thousands of 13- to 16-year-old girls who showed up to the audition, and after waiting for hours, she got in front of the casting director.
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Who was going to play Rita Skeeter?

6. Rosamund Pike as Rita Skeeter. Pike, who has since gone on to being nominated for an Oscar for Gone Girl, was the first choice to play Skeeter, but she said no to playing the nosy journalist. Who Is Nimue on Once Upon a Time?
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How old was Emma Watson when she filmed Goblet of Fire?

By the time Goblet of Fire started filming in May 2004, Radcliffe and Watson were 14 and Grint was 15. "That film is just all about teenagers having crushes for the first time, asking someone to the date to the Yule Ball," says Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley.
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