Maddog Runner Liam Aiken almost got—was apparently offered—the role, but Rowling insisting on a British actor. Based on filmography, he seems to be doing pretty well for himself though, and I couldn't find a memoir from him.

Who was the boy who was almost Harry Potter?

Liam Aiken was a favorite for the role of Harry Potter

In a 2016 HuffPost interview, casting director Janet Hirshensom said that an American actor was tested for the role of Harry Potter, but only one. That was Liam Aiken, who had worked with "Sorcerer's Stone" director Christopher Columbus in 1998's "Stepmom."

Who was the boy who was almost Harry Potter book?

Such is the premise of David Foenkinos's novel Second Best, which follows the life of Martin Hill, a partly fictional child who loses out on the cinematic role of Harry Potter. Martin, the only child of an unhappy marriage, ends up on the set of Notting Hill by chance, through the work of his prop-designer father.

Who was the boy who was meant to be Harry Potter?

While Spielberg was casting Harry, before Daniel Radcliffe arrived on the scene, there was one name he had in mind for the sought-after role. Having worked with the child actor on Sixth Sense, on Spielberg wanted star Haley Joel Osment to play Harry Potter.

Who auditioned for Harry?

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. The writer demanded that the whole cast of the movie be composed of only British actors.

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Who was originally cast as Snape?

Initially, the plan was for Tim Roth to film both movies at the same time ― both productions agreed to allow for the other. But it turned out to be way too much for the actor (which, to be fair, I understand). So, one movie had to go; Tim chose to ditch Harry Potter, so the role went to Alan Rickman.

How many kids auditioned for Harry Potter?

Around 300 kids were auditioned for the role or Harry Potter over a period of seven months but the director couldn't find the perfect one. And one fateful day Heyman went to the theatre and found a boy sitting at the back with big blue eyes, he was funny and energetic too he said. That was Daniel Radcliffe.

Who was the boy pushed by Draco Malfoy?

This individual is played by Tom Ackerley in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, but was not credited. A possible identity is Theodore Nott.

Who is the boy who had no choice in Harry Potter?

The Academy | Draco Malfoy…the boy who had no choice.

Who is the handsome boy in Harry Potter?

Male: Tom Riddle, Cedric, Sirius and Bill. The first one is probably Tom Riddle. Rowling was obsessed with Riddle hotness. It was called handsome at least 10 times in HBP.

Who is the random kid in Harry Potter?

Played by Ekow Quartey, the character is listed in the credits for the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as simply "Boy 1". However, on the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD, the closed captions identify the character as "Bem" during the Divination class scene.

Who is the nerdy guy in Harry Potter?

Matthew David Lewis (born 27 June 1989) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter film series.

Who was the boy who was chosen Harry Potter?

So in the books Harry Potter is indeed the chosen one, but in the films the rightful title goes to Neville Longbottom.

What were Voldemort's last words before Avada Kedavra?

(Not including Harry's "death" as harry himself did not die, but the Horcrux of Voldemort inside him; the wand would not have killed him anyways.) Voldemort: Book (technically "Avada Kedavra," but his last actual dialogue): "But what does it matter? Even if you are right, Potter, it makes no difference to you and me.

How did Tom Riddle become Voldemort?

He was eventually forced to accept that his father was the Muggle parent, and that his mother was the magical one. It was around this time that Riddle gave himself the alias "Lord Voldemort", to spare himself of the reminder of his "filthy Muggle father".

What is Harry Potter's near death?

Harry's very first near-death experience occurs when he is just a baby and is in hiding with his parents. Due to Peter Pettigrew's betrayal, the Potters are discovered by Voldemort and he callously kills both James and Lily (and also attempts to kill baby Harry).

Who betrayed the 7 Potters?

So, Snape was telling Voldemort that Harry was being transfered earlier. Making him the betrayer.

Why did Draco have no choice?

Draco decided to become a death eater to prove his family to the Dark Lord. Voldemort gave the task of killing Dumbledore to Draco. In The Half-Blood Prince, Draco disarmed Dumbledore but did not have the guts to kill him even though his life was on the line. Snape came and finished the job for him.

Who is the bad guy in Gryffindor?

Gryffindor's Truest Villain

If it wasn't for Peter, Voldemort would have remained a shade for the rest of his days, sparing the Wizarding World a second war. Although Peter is not "the dark lord" himself, he drives home the point that evil would be nothing without its supporters, making Pettigrew as bad as it gets.

Who was Draco Malfoy's crush?

J.K. Rowling said that Draco had a crush on Hermione Granger, but he doesn't show that, beacuse Hermione was a Gryffindor, Harry's friend, and also a muggle-born. After the Battle for Hogwarts, Draco fell in love with Astoria Greengrass, and they had son Scorpius.

Did Draco Malfoy bully Harry?

Draco and his gang frequently antagonised Harry Potter and his friends, and Malfoy also used his position as prefect to bully some first years when he got the power in his fifth year.

Who almost played Ron Weasley?

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

The Love Actually child star auditioned for the role of Ron Weasley in the first Harry Potter movie. 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.

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.

Who else auditioned for Cedric Diggory?

Henry Cavill auditioned for the part of Cedric Diggory but lost out to Pattinson. Ironically, Cavill was also Stephenie Meyer's first choice for the role of Edward Cullen in Twilight, a role which also went to Pattinson.