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Who is the most successful cast member of Harry Potter?
Emma Watson, aka Hermione Granger, is the most successful member of the core trio.
How were the cast of Harry Potter chosen?
The Harry Potter casting rules First, it was decided that the main characters all had to be British. So that canceled out any American actors (like Robin Williams, who wanted to play Hagrid). Next, the boy who played Harry had to be the correct age.
Who auditioned for Sirius Black?
9) Robson Green as Sirius Black He suggested Green to his successor Alfonso Cuarón for the role of Harry’s Godfather in Prisoner of Azkaban but as we all know, Gary Oldman ended up with the role and turned Sirius into one of the most popular characters in the entire franchise.
Who plays the role of Harry Potter?
Daniel Jacob
Daniel Radcliffe, in full Daniel Jacob Radcliffe, (born July 23, 1989, Fulham, London, England), British actor best known for his on-screen portrayal of the boy wizard Harry Potter. Radcliffe began acting at age six when he appeared as a monkey in a school play.
Who nearly played Harry Potter?
4) Liam Aiken as Harry Potter Remember Klaus Baudelaire from Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events? Before he scored the role of Violet’s inventive little brother, Liam Aiken auditioned for the role of Harry Potter. He lost the role to Daniel Radcliffe because – and there’s that ‘Brits Only’ rule again!
Who almost played Hagrid?
1) Robin Williams as Hagrid.
Why was Harry Potter so hard to cast?
Harry, however, remained elusive. One of the hurdles was that Harry, like all the main actors, had to be British. The casting director said the only American tested for Potter was Liam Aiken, who had previously worked with director Chris Columbus on “Stepmom.”
How well do you know the first Harry Potter movie?
The first Harry Potter movie introduced audiences to the Wizarding World like never before, and also assembled a talented cast. Daniel Radcliffe was cast as Harry Potter at a very young age and grew up before everyone’s eyes as the franchise continued.
However, not every actor did their fair share of work. The Harry Potter movies took reality and turned it completely upside down. The films showed us an extraordinary world lurking underneath our very ordinary world and they ultimately made us all believe in a little bit of magic.
How many Harry Potter movies are there?
As the franchise grew, Ralph Fiennes’ Voldemort joined the series, and the ensemble went on to include Gary Oldman, Helena Bonham Carter, Jason Isaacs, Robert Pattinson, Brendan Gleeson, and many more. After eight movies in the main series, the Harry Potter franchise continues to live on now through the Fantastic Beasts series.