Having seen a Newsround report about the open casting, he sent in a video of himself rapping about how he wished to receive the role, and the casting team asked for a meeting with him. In August 2000, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Grint were selected to play Harry, Hermione Granger, and Ron.
J.K. Rowling requested the cast be British and assisted Susie Figgis and director Chris Columbus in casting the roles. Rupert - who was a fan of the book series bit with little acting experience - chose to audition for the role of Ron Weasley, one of Harry Potter's best friends at Hogwarts.
In an interview, he opened up about how hard it was to face the rejection and how not getting the part brought him feelings of anger and disappointment. Even though playing Ron Weasley would have been a great move in his career, it's difficult to imagine anyone but Rupert Grint as Ron.
Rupert Grint became a global star after starring in the film adaptations of the Harry Potter book series. The actor was only 11 years old when he was cast in the movies and was 22 years old by the time the film series ended.
In the summer of 2000, Harry Potter producer David Heyman and writer Steve Kloves saw Radcliffe in a theater in London. The actor was not there to perform, but as he was seated behind Heyman and Kloves, his presence caught their eye.
Rupert Grint on Keeping in Touch with Harry Potter Cast
How did Emma Watson get chosen for Harry Potter?
Casting agents found Emma through her Oxford theatre teacher. After eight consistent auditions, producer David Heyman told Emma and fellow applicants, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, that they had been cast for the roles of the three leads, Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley.
3. Liam Aiken — Harry Potter. Originally, Liam Aiken, the star of the saga A Series of Unfortunate Events, was supposed to have starred in the role of Harry Potter on the big screen. However, J.K. Rowling had her say once again, and that changed everything.
He has been in a relationship with American actress Erin Darke since 2012, after having met on the set of Kill Your Darlings. In March 2023, they were confirmed to be expecting their first child together.
On 21 August 2000, Daniel Radcliffe and newcomers Rupert Grint and Emma Watson were selected to play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, respectively. Tom Felton, Liam Aiken, and William Moseley, who was later cast as Peter Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia series, also auditioned for Harry Potter.
Ian McKellen Turned Down the Role of Dumbledore Out of Respect for Harris. Legendary thespian Sir Ian McKellen was one of the actors approached to take on the mantle after Harris' passing. McKellen shared with BBC details about the phone call that he received and his decision to pass on the offer.
Daniel Radcliffe earned $1 million for his role in the first Harry Potter film, with his pay increasing substantially with each sequel to a whopping $50 million for the last two movies.
"Reservoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction" actor Tim Roth was actually offered the role of Severus Snape before Alan Rickman. However, Roth decided to turn the role down in favour of working with Tim Burton on his "Planet of the Apes" remake.
After Harry Potter ended, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint went their separate ways, but they have remained good friends. Find out more. The Harry Potter franchise is a vital part of many people's childhoods.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Rupert financial cauldron is bubbling at an astonishing $50 million, cementing his status as a true muggle millionaire.
When did Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke welcome their son? A representative for Radcliffe confirmed to TODAY.com at the end of March that the couple were expecting their first child together. Toward the end of April, his rep confirmed that the baby had been born.
Ginny is, and always has been, a pretty girl, but it is her humour that wins Harry over in the end. As Cho and Fleur amply demonstrated, being beautiful is not enough; it is the potent combination of the two traits that pushes Ginny into Harry's romantic favour.
Hermione probably liked the way Ron looks for starters. She was big on looks (Lockhart). She likes bickering, which Harry doesn't. She needs people who make cups to tea and remind her to have fun as well as study.
Well, in case it skipped your mind, Harry and Hermione shared a kiss – not cause they were in love or dating each other but a manifestation of a Horcrux, in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. While Daniel thought it would be soft and sensual, read on to know how Emma finally kissed him and why.
Grint played the famous role of Row Weasley on screen in the 'Harry Potter' series . While talking to The Sunday Times, the actor talked about his relationship with the author in a piece he wrote for 'What I've Learnt' series. "I liken JK Rowling to an auntie.
Emma Watson and Tom Felton are known for their roles as Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" franchise, and they've been friends for a decade.
It's been revealed that Robin Williams was almost cast as Hagrid in the original Harry Potter films, but Robbie Coltrane was eventually handed the role as author JK Rowling had a very big rule that couldn't be broken during the casting process.
Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the series, was actually considered to play the title role which eventually went to Daniel Radcliffe – but he was a contender early on.
British actor Nick Frost (Paul and Shaun of the Dead) is the favourite to play Rebeus Hagrid. Frost is a 2/1 favourite to take on the role vacated by the late Robbie Coultrane ahead of the likes of Rory McCann (4/1), Nick Offerman (5/1) and Zach Galifianakis (13/2) according to betting site OLBG.
