The very first film about the "boy who survived" was released in November 2001 (to think only - more than 16 years have passed already!), And the last - the eighth - in July 2011. By the time the second part of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” was shown worldwide, Harry himself, and Hermione, and Ron, and all their Hogwarts friends were far from kids.
Many of the young actors of "Potteriana" presented a real "ticket to life" - they continued their career in cinema and became very famous. Especially often on film and television screens appears the former "inseparable trinity" - Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. Both spectators and film critics adore them. And there is a reason - these young people are very talented (which they have already proven many times). And by the way, all three are trying not to stay forever in the memory of moviegoers like Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, choosing complex, interesting (and sometimes even strange) roles.
A little less often in front of the public is Tom Felton - Draco Malfoy, Harry's worst enemy at Hogwarts (and a friend of Daniel Radcliffe in real life). But he also has an excellent acting career. In addition, Felton is a very good musician, at the moment he has recorded two solo albums, travels with concerts, etc.
But something hasn’t been heard for a long time about some other Hogwarts students (at least in Russia). What happened to them? How do they live, what do they do? Let's find out.
10. Jamie Walett (Vincent Crabb)
The crony and practically the bodyguard of Draco Malfoy Vincent Crabb, apparently, very much influenced the performer of his role Jamie Walett. (Hmm ... Although, who knows, maybe Jamie already had all the "makings" before that in order to become a "bad guy"?) One way or another, but in 2009 he was no longer able to act in "Potterian", “Rattling” for six months in jail after a whole plot of marijuana was found in his house.
In 2011, Waylett took a very active part in the London pogroms, falling on cameras with a bottle of Molotov cocktail in his hand, for which he was again arrested, but for some reason did not go to prison. But (how long skillfully?) In 2012, he nevertheless again went to jail - this time for theft - for two years. Now Waylett is 29.
9. Joshua Herdman (Gregory Goyle)
And here is another Malfoy slurper - Gregory Goyle (in real life, quite a modest guy Joshua Herdman, son of actor Martin Herdman), turned out to be not such a “criminal” person. Joshua occasionally appears in films (albeit rarely, and not in the main roles), - in November 2018, the film “Robin Hood: the Beginning” was released with his participation. And in 2016, Joshua Herdman, in addition, began his career as a mixed martial arts fighter in MMA. He has a wife Jessica and a son Morgan. Joshua is 31 years old.
8. Hugh Mitchell (Colin Creevy)
"Muggle-born" young wizard (and a true Harry Potter fan, occasionally running after him with a camera) Colin Creevy played in the "Potterian" a funny blond-haired boy Hugh Mitchell.
For those who do not remember this character well: he became one of (thank God!) The few Hogwarts defenders who died in the last battle with the "Death Eaters." It was because of him that Harry grieved most (did not keep track of his younger comrade).
Now Hugh Mitchell is a singer, composer (wrote songs for several films), an avid traveler and photographer. In addition, he still sometimes plays in films and television series. Mitchell is now 29.
7. Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan)
The little Irish Devon Murray already had a small “film career” before “Potteriana,” - he played in the films “All About My Father”, “Angel's Ashes” and “Yesterday’s Children”.
But Devon had no idea about Harry Potter until the very moment he was invited to shoot. Murray appeared in all 8 films. His role is Gryffindor Seamus Finnigan, who always set fires, explosions and fireworks at Hogwarts.
After "Harry Potter", Devon Murray's acting career gradually "came to naught." Now he is mainly engaged in horse riding, takes part in competitions, has 6 own horses. But she also eagerly comes to the fan events dedicated to the Potterians, along with friends and colleagues in the saga. And, - Devon is already 30.
6. Katie Lung (Zhou Chang)
Harry Potter's first love, Zhou Chang (and in life - a young actress of Hong Kong origin, Katie Lyung) grew up a real beauty.
Today she is considered one of the "hottest" girls in Scotland. Katie regularly appears in films and TV shows (alas, not in the lead roles), for example, in the beginning of 2017, the action movie Foreigner (with Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan) was released, in which Katie appeared in the role of Fan. She devotes much more time to work in the theater.
In addition, Katie Lung is fond of drawing and photography, and is also seriously involved in playing the piano. She is now 31 years old.
5. Harry Melling (Dudley Dursley)
Most spectators of the “Potterians” wholeheartedly hated Harry's cousin - the fat and mischievous Dudley Dursle. Harry Melling managed to play this disgusting character so well (although this was his first role in the movie) that his further career was literally predetermined.
Since then, Harry Melling has changed beyond recognition (in fact, he suddenly and strongly lost weight even before filming in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which nearly thwarted the process - he had to dress him in a heavily "plump" suit).
Melling studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts and now plays mainly in the theater, but often appears in secondary roles in films and TV shows (and since Harry’s appearance is non-standard, this is far from the role of heroes-lovers ) In March, he will be 30.
4. Evanna Lynch (Luna Moon Lovegood)
The girl from Ireland, Evanna Lynch, was perhaps the most passionate fan of Harry Potter books among the children who played in “Potterian” (and long before she got the role). She met Joan Rowling in absentia at the age of 11, writing a letter to her about a big personal problem - anorexia, she asked for advice. Rowling replied that she believed that Evanna would do it. And when the shooting of the fifth film, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” began, where a character named Luna Lovegood appeared, it was Rowling who advised Evanna to try on this role.
And the 14-year-old Irish, having bypassed 15 thousand (!) Other applicants, still got it. The producers decided that other girls are trying to play Luna, and Evanna is Luna. But, having perfectly played the role of a strange student from the Ravenclaw faculty, Evanna Lynch was not able to build a strong acting career.
After receiving only a few small roles, she seemed to be “tied up” with the movie. Now Evanna is a model, designer, member of charitable organizations, environmentalist, etc. Hmm ... It seems that the girl still remained Luna and at 27.
3. Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley)
Young Bonnie Wright (Ron Weasley’s younger sister and Harry Potter’s future great love) decided to compete for this role because her brother said that she was one-on-one Ginny Weasley.
The producers, too, apparently thought so. Bonnie later continued her film career, - starred in small copyright films. But, having graduated from the directing department of the London University of the Arts, she decided that she would still be engaged in directing and producing.
Now she has her own small film company, where Bonnie shoots short films and clips. In addition, she is also a model. Yes Yes! The girl didn’t “wipe her nose” to all those who snorted, saying, “Well, Harry found someone to choose ...”, she grew up a real beauty. Bonnie Wright will be 28 in February.
2. Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom)
That's who really surprised! Either the guy nevertheless picked up some magic at Hogwarts, or simply declared a real war on his own children's complexes, but from a fearful, chubby, toothy and funny boy (almost a real Neville Dolgupups) a muscular handsome man and a macho grew up.
Once having discovered Matthew Lewis at the turn of a glamorous magazine in a “slightly naked” form, the Potteriana fans in a single impulse demanded: “A billion points to Gryffindor!” Slightly shocked by this photo shoot, Joan Rowling told Matthew that she would support him in any endeavors, if only he would get dressed. And he promised. Now Lewis serves in the theater, sometimes playing in films and television series (for example, in "Streets of the Ripper"). He recently got married. Matthew Lewis - 29.
1. Oliver and James Phelps (Fred and George Weasley)
It would seem that the roles of the fiery red twins Fred and George Weasley - Ron's older brothers - are far from the main ones in The Potterian. But without this most charming hooligan couple, now it is impossible to imagine her.
James and Oliver Phelps made their game an indescribable charm in many initially not very important episodes. By the way, the boys went through 6 stages of casting in order to “make” all the competitors.
Now the brothers continue to act (both at once together, and separately), constantly plying between Britain and the United States. True, many of their roles are not known to the general world public (but they are known in the UK).
Twins (and actually not so red) love golf, do charity work, travel with pleasure. In 2015, the eldest of them, Oliver, married, he has a son. Well, James is still single. On February 25, the brothers will be 33 years old.