30 Pictures Showing Unknown Facts From The Harry Potter Movies

Real Food During Production

Staff used real food during Great Hall feasts in the first movie. When it came to realistically depicting the books, the development team spared no expense, and actual food was used during the Great Hall feast sequences, despite the high cost.

Real Food During Production

Food Smelled Bad

Under the hot production lights, the food quickly spoiled and emitted foul odors. Since the food was real, it easily spoiled and emitted foul odors under the bright lights. To stop the bad odor issue in the following films, they used artificially frozen food molds.

Food Smelled Bad

Teeth Casts

A whole cast had dental casts made in case someone lost a tooth! The children were all 10-year-olds in the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, which is why they all had to have dental casts. According to Radcliffe, “Cause you’ve got a set full of twenty 10-year-olds… they would cast everyone’s mouths,” since there was always a chance the small kids would lose one tooth while shooting, so they had to be replaced by a fake one!

Teeth Casts

Dudley’s Weightloss

Between movies, the actor who played Dudley Dursley lost so much weight. Dudley’s change from overweight to healthy is recorded in the books. However, between films, actor Harry Melling lost so much weight that the makeup team had to develop a fat suit and unique facial prosthetics for him. Despite this, owing to his drastic weight reduction, the majority of his scenes had to be deleted.

Dudley’s Weightloss

Facts And Trivia

In the movie, the wand will pick its owner, and they would be partners for a lifetime. But did you know? Throughout the films, Daniel Radcliffe wore 160 different pairs of prop glasses. During the series’ output, he went through 60 to 70 wands.

Facts And Trivia

She Doesn’t Hug Boys

Emma felt humiliated as she hugged Daniel and Rupert. Despite bonding during shooting, Emma was too embarrassed to embrace Daniel and Rupert, so Hermione doesn’t hug the boys in the Great Hall scene at the end of the film, and the producer of the film made it so that she just embraced Harry before being embarrassed and shaking Ron’s hand – which is a great attempt to set up the friendship she would have with Ron in the next novels.

She Doesn’t Hug Boys

Arthur Weasley

In ‘Order Of The Phoenix,’ Arthur Weasley was supposed to die. Instead, Sirius Black was murdered by J.K. Rowling after Bellatrix cursed him and smashed him through the veiled archway.

Arthur Wesley

Susie Figgis Left Production

Because of director Chris Colombus, casting director Susie Figgis left the production of “Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone.” Susie Figgis worked as a casting director on the first film, but she quit after Chris Colombus was “too picky” when it came to casting the characters. Colombus is reported to have considered none of the thousands of children who auditioned to be suitable for the roles.

Susie Figgis Left Production

All Wands Were Handcrafted

The tens of thousands of wand boxes in the Ollivanders Wand Shop scenes were all hand-painted. There were 17,000 individually hand-decorated wands for the movie, each of the bookends and table scenes at Ollivanders Wand.

All Wands Were Handcrafted

Emma Nearly Missed The Role

Because of her, Emma Watson almost missed out on the role that made her famous. When the casting committee came to the primary school, Emma, believe it or not, refused to go to an interview. Emma’s instructor persuaded her to go, despite the fact that she was the only little girl who wasn’t involved. She was the last girl to show up for the audition, and the rest, as they say, is history! Speaking of Emma…

Emma Nearly Missed The Role

Where’s The Buck Teeth

In the books, Hermione had buck teeth, but not in the movies because Emma Watson struggled to talk with the false teeth in her mouth. Since Emma Watson couldn’t talk with the fake teeth, Hermione didn’t have them in the film.

Where’s The Buck Teeth

They Changed Child Labor Laws

To accommodate filming, the British film industry changed child labor laws. The production was reduced to four hours of shooting a day and a minimum of three extra hours devoted to schoolwork with a cast of ten and eleven-year-olds. Child labour rules were modified in the United Kingdom to introduce a couple of extra working hours to the week and to allow on-set lessons more versatile.

They Changed Child Labor Laws

Yule Ball Practice

In preparation for the Yule Ball, the cast had weeks of dance practice. But for Daniel Radcliffe, the performers spent almost three weeks in dance workshops for the Yule Ball sequence in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Radcliffe was only willing to take a few classes due to his busy acting schedule. During the Yule Ball, he is only shot from the waist up, but audiences aren’t able to see his clumsy movements.

Yule Ball Practice

They Broke A Rule

For the first time in hundreds of years, the real Duke Humfrey’s Library permitted production to use flame during a scene, breaking their rule of no fire. Duke Humfrey’s Library is the oldest reading area in the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Library, with a strict “no flame” policy. They did, however, make the use of a flame in the lantern Harry uses to sneak into the forbidden section.

They Broke A Rule

Hermione

J.K. Rowling was tired of explaining how to pronounce “Hermione,” so she let the character do that for her. J.K Rowling said she was always asked how to pronounce Hermione’s name, so in Goblet of Fire, she made the character teach Viktor Krum how to say it.

Hermione

Rupert Grint Is Really Afraid of Spiders

Grint suffers from extreme arachnophobia, which means he is terrified of spiders. So when he and Harry were expected to visit Aragog, he didn’t have to pretend to be terrified – just thinking about spiders was enough to make him put on a brave face. Ron/Rupert is in such a bad situation.

Rupert Grint Is Really Afraid Of Spiders

Ad-libbed Lines

When the actors forgot their lines, they improvised. The actors began incorporating improvised lines to scenes until they became familiar with their roles. Since he missed the actual one, Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) improvises the line “I didn’t realize you could learn” to his friend Goyle in one scene.

Ad Libbed Lines

Ron Was Supposed To Look Different

Ron is described in the books as “tall, thin and gangling, with freckles, big hands and feet, and a long nose.” Rupert Grint would have to have had to have a longer nose, more freckles, and a fiery red mane like the rest of his family in order to resemble Ron in the books. And don’t forget about his trademark sparkling blue eyes. Nonetheless, we think that Rupert is quite similar to J.K. Rowling’s depiction of Ronald Weasley.

Ron Was Supposed To Look Different

Wrecking 14 Cars in One Scene

They had to ruin 14 Ford Anglias for the perfect shot when Harry and Ron crashed in the Whomping Willow when filming the Whomping Willow sequence.

Wrecking 14 Cars In One Scene

Dumbledore’s Telescope

One of the most expensive props was Dumbledore’s telescope. The telescope is engraved with the signs of the zodiac and was one of the most expensive props used during filming.

Dumbledore’s Telescope

A lot Of Directors

The movie went through a lot of directors. Before being “burned out,” Chris Columbus directed the first two films. The third was directed by Alfonso Cuaron, the fourth was directed by Mike Newell, and the final four were directed by David Yates. When a new producer took charge, they all got together to make sure the movie ran smoothly.

Lot Of Directors

Sorcerer Or Philosopher?

The American versions are referred to as “Sorcerer’s Stone,” although all other versions are referred to as “Philosopher’s Stone.” Scholastic purchased the book’s rights for the American market and didn’t like the sound of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. As a result, the studio got that altered, and all of the movie’s scenes, including the word “philosopher’s stone,” had to be re-shot with the actors saying “sorcerer’s stone.”

Sorcerer Or Philosopher

Genuine Reactions In The Great Hall

When they first stepped onto the Great Wall, they had a genuine reaction. Another fascinating aspect of the Great Hall was that when Harry, Ron, and Hermione walked into the set for the sorting hat scene, their reactions to seeing the hall were real! They had never seen the hall before filming the sequence, and it had a big impact on how they reacted.

Genuine Reactions In The Great Hall

It Was Apple Juice

The apple juice was used as a fake drink instead of the real butterbeer. The actors were actually drinking apple juice during the butterbeer scenes.

It Was Apple Juice

How Daniel Was Discovered

Daniel Radcliffe was discovered in a movie theater. Producer David Heyman and screenwriter Steve Kl learned Daniel first spotted Daniel when he was attending auditions for roles in movies that they were making. Though Radcliffe certainly looked the part, his parents were hesitant about letting him take part. Heyman pushed to get him given a chance to audition.

How Daniel Was Discovered

Crazy In Real Life!

The event was almost as dramatic in real life as it was in fiction! In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the scene where there were seven Harry Potters was so complex that it took Daniel Radcliffe 90 takes for that shot!

Crazy In Real Life!

First Choice For Director

The producers initially asked Steven Spielberg to direct the first film in the Harry Potter series, but after carefully evaluating his capacity, they felt he was unsuitable. People believe it is to be stated that he required the film to be animated with Haley Joel Osment (the child actor) to voice the lead role.

First Choice For Director

4 Privet Drive Scenes

All the scenes in 4 Privet Drive are set in the precinct where the four white-clapboarded homes were built, which is in Picket Near. Getting those shots took several months, and that means the movie crews entirely built the set from scratch, and they couldn’t get reshoots done in time. Have you seen anything that strange?

4 Privet Drive Scenes

Hand Written Letters

What’s even more incredible is that they weren’t just handwritten; they were double as many as we saw in the movie! Why is that? Since the owls couldn’t carry the Hogwarts approval papers, half of the handwritten letters had to be rewritten!

Hand Written Letters

The Movies Were Almost Animated Instead Of Live-Action

Warner Brothers was initially enthusiastic about adapting Harry Potter into a series of animated features. They even explored making a movie out of many books. Their explanation was said to be based on concerns that the child actors might outgrow their roles. However, the studio rejected the notion and instead gave us eight live-action films.

The Movies Were Almost Animated Instead Of Live Action

The Scene At Platform 9 3/4

The scene at Platform 9 and 3/4 wasn’t actually filmed between platforms 9 and 10. The Platform 9 3/4 scene was filmed at King’s Cross. However, because the environment was more cinematic, the sequence was shot between platforms 4 and 5. The exterior photo for King’s Cross Station was actually taken at St. Pancras Station.

The Scene At Platform 9 & 3/4

Rosie O’Donnell and Robin Williams Wanted To Star

Both Rosie O’Donnell and Robin Williams were so desperate to star in the Harry Potter films, that they offered to work for free! Rosie O’Donnell and Robin Williams both wanted to play Molly Weasley and Hagrid, respectively. However, they were both turned down for roles in the film because the producers apparently wanted the picture to include mainly British and Irish actors. Wow, how different things could have been..

Rosie O’Donnell And Robin Williams Wanted To Star

Tim Roth Was Originally Cast As Snape

Tim Roth, who is most known for his roles in Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, and Rob Roy, was originally cast as Severus Snape, but he declined the part, and Alan Rickman was cast instead. When asked about it in a Reddit AMA in 2017, Tim said: “Alan took it and ran with it and that was that. It was very different from what I was planning to do with the character, and that’s OK. Do I regret it? I don’t know if I ever think about things that way”… “But no, I think the better man for the job did the job.”

Tim Roth Was Originally Cast As Snape

Emma Watson Had Her First Crush On Tom Felton

Whilst being interview by Seventeen Magazine in 2011, Emma told: “For the first two movies, I had a huge crush on Tom Felton. He was my first crush. He totally knows. We talked about it – we still laugh about it. We are really good friends now, and that’s cool.”

Emma Watson Had Her First Crush On Tom Felton

Over 5,000 Boys Auditioned For The Role Of Harry

Chris Columbus was so taken with Daniel Radcliffe’s performance in David Copperfield (1999) that he asked the casting director if he might cast him in another film. Daniel’s parents wanted him to concentrate on education rather than performing, thus this plan was shelved. After seeing over 5,000 boys who weren’t quite fit for the part, Warner Bros. approached Daniel’s parents and asked if they could cast him, and they eventually agreed.

Over 5,000 Boys Auditioned For The Role Of Harry

Bruce Springsteen Recorded An Original Song For The Movie

To accompany the film, Bruce Springsteen penned and recorded an original song called “I’ll Stand By You.” However, it was finally determined that it did not fit the film’s mood. The song was published as part of the soundtrack for the film Blinded By the Light in 2019 instead.

Bruce Springsteen Recorded An Original Song For The Movie

The Kids In The Cast Had To Get Casts Of Their Teeth Made

The children in the cast had to have dental casts created. In a new interview, Daniel Radcliffe said that the smaller kids had to get casts of their teeth done so that they could acquire a fake tooth if they lost one while filming. “Because you’ve get a group of twenty 10-year-olds… they’d cast everyone’s mouths,” says the narrator.

The Kids In The Cast Had To Get Casts Of Their Teeth Made

Emma Watson Nearly Didn’t Audition

If it had been up to Emma Watson, she probably wouldn’t have gotten the role of Hermione. The casting team performed tryouts at elementary schools across the United Kingdom in search of their Hermione, but when they arrived at Emma’s school, she didn’t show any interest in auditioning (even though everyone else at school did). Emma was eventually persuaded to audition by her teacher, and she ended up being the final girl on the day.

Emma Watson Nearly Didn’t Audition

The ‘British-Only’ Rule Was Waived Twice

Only Austin Powers star Verne Troyer, whose American accent was dubbed over, and Eleanor Columbus, the director’s daughter, who had a cameo as Hufflepuff student Susan Bones in the Sorting Hat scene, were exempt from Rowling’s rule against non-British actors. We can see why they implemented the rule, adding to the authenticity of the film.

The ‘British Only’ Rule Was Waived Twice

Only 14 Actors Appear In All Eight Films

They are as follows: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman, Tom Felton, Matthew Lewis, (Neville Longbottom) Devon Murray, (Seamus Finnigan) James and Oliver Phelps, (Fred and George) Josh Herdman, (Goyle) Warwick Davis, (Professor Flitwick and Griphook the goblin) Geraldine Somerville (Lily Potter).

Only 14 Actors Appear In All Eight Films

Russian Lawyers Threatened Lawsuits Over Dobby

Russian attorneys threatened a lawsuit against Warner Bros. for basing Dobby (voiced by Toby Jones) on the image of Russia’s president Vladimir Putin in the months following the film’s release. Dobby’s ears were modeled after those of a dog named Max who used to sit under the designers’ desks, but even Newsround reported that the elf had Putin’s features.

Russian Lawyers Threatened Lawsuits Over Dobby

The King’s Cross Guard

Harry Taylor, who also worked behind the scenes as Chris Columbus’ driver, plays the King’s Cross station guard who appears to remonstrate Harry in the first two films. His character is also playable in the LEGO Harry Potter video game and appears in the epilogue of the final film.

The King’s Cross Guard

The Knight Bus Was Actually Built

The triple-decker night Bus was actually built, but it was so top-heavy that it required more than four tons of weight to keep it from tipping over while in motion. The bus traveled at a normal speed while the automobiles crawled around it, allowing the filmmakers to create a super-fast illusion when the footage was sped up.

The Knight Bus Was Actually Built

Fiennes Makes His First Appearance As Voldemort

Fiennes makes his first appearance as Lord Voldemort in the film’s last graveyard scene. Newell considered avoiding using make-up in order to make the character more emotive, but he changed his mind after seeing the crew’s minimal make-up design. Fiennes shaved his head for the part, in addition to changing his nose with prosthetics.

Fiennes Makes His First Appearance As Voldemort

Bellatrix Lestrange

In the book, Rowling describes Voldemort’s loyal follower Bellatrix as having “long, black hair” with “dark, heavy-lidded eyes” and an “air of arrogance.” Rowling also notes that Bellatrix was extremely beautiful prior to her imprisonment at Azkaban and it was only afterward that she developed a more skeletal appearance. Bellatrix’s signature wild hair was not a feature in the books; however, it definitely seemed to help sell the craziness of the character also fitted her personality perfectly.

Bellatrix Lestrange

The Dursleys

We all know the famous Dursleys, right? Well, for the most part, the family does fit with their book descriptions. However, there is one slight difference, Petunia and Dudley are both blondes. In the book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Mr. Dursley is described as “a big, beefy man with hardly any neck, although he did have a very large mustache,” which of course fits with Richard Griffiths’ portrayal. On the other hand,  Petunia is “thin and blonde and had twice the usual amount of neck, which came in very useful as she spent most of her time craning over garden fences, spying on the neighbors,” which works well with Fiona Shaw, besides the fact that she has dark brown hair.  Dudley was described as having “a large pink face, not much neck, small, watery blue eyes, and thick blond hair that lay smoothly on his thick, fat head. Regardless of the hair color, all three actors did a great job playing Harry’s cruel, adoptive family.

The Dursleys

Luna Lovegood

In the book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Luna is described as a dirty blonde with “straggly, waist-length” hair, “very pale eyebrows”, and protuberant eyes that always made her looked surprised. Her eyes are later said to be grey. Evanna Lynch who plays Luna Lovegood has light blue eyes, not grey, and her hair in the films was closer to platinum blonde than dirty blonde. Nonetheless, the actress’ excellent loopy portrayal of the character made up for any small differences.

Luna Lovegood

Neville Longbottom

For some reason or other, Neville doesn’t get much of a description in the Harry Potter books. Besides for being “a round-faced boy,” as Rowling writes in Sorcerer’s Stone. However, Rowling did give more details on how she pictured Neville in an interview, saying that “to me, Neville’s short and plump and blond.” Back in the early Harry Potter days, Matthew Lewis who plays Neville Longbottom did fit the character really well, aside from his brown locks. However, Lewis coined the phrase Neville Longbottoming by becoming extremely attractive in the later films, which was poorly fitting with Neville’s continued awkward appearance.

Neville Longbottom

Sirius Black

Sirius is first described in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, where Rowling says he has “a mass of filthy, matted hair hung to his elbows. If eyes hadn’t been shining out of the deep, dark sockets, he might have been a corpse. The waxy skin was stretched so tightly over the bones of his face, it looked like a skull. His yellow teeth were bared in a grin.” But, she also notes that Sirius is quite good-looking.  Although the actor did a great job with his portrayal of Sirius’ fragile mental state following his imprisonment, his appearance never quite lived up to its obscenity in the books. On the contrary, Sirius had more in common with this chapter illustration showing Sirius as a young boy at Hogwarts.

Sirius Black

Hagrid

Who doesn’t love the beloved Hagrid?  In Harry Potter and the Sorcercer’s Stone, J.K Rowling describes Hogwarts groundskeeper Hagrid as “almost twice as tall as a normal man and at least five times as wide”. With wild, long tangled, bushy black hair and beard that hides most of his face, he also has hands the size of trash can lids, and huge feet in their leather boots. Robbie Coltrane’s (who plays Hagrid)  hair and beard fit well with this description, but, although the actor is towering, he doesn’t reach Hagrid’s supernatural size. The half-giant is described as being 11’6″, while Coltrane is only 6’1″; although he became much taller with the help of some movie magic, he still didn’t ever seem as overwhelmingly large as Hagrid was meant to be.

Hagrid

Ginny Weasley

J.K Rowling portrayed Ginny as having “bright brown eyes” with “vivid, flaming red” hair “worn as a long mane”. Although this is most fitting with actress Bonnie Wright, who has striking green/blue eyes. One of the differences between the two lies in the similarities between the Weasley siblings. While Wright didn’t really have a striking resemblance to her movie siblings, besides for the shocking red hair, the books say Ginny is supposed to look a lot more like her brothers. “Her resemblance to Fred and George was suddenly striking,” Rowling wrote about Ginny in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Ginny Weasley

On average, 1 in 15 people in the world owns at least one Harry Potter book. So it makes sense to also say that millions of people have seen the Harry Potter movies. In fact, for many, this fantasy series was a huge part of our youth. The next question that follows is where exactly is the cast today? Good thing you’ve come to the right place because we’re here to update you! Let’s keep reading to see how some of the lives of the Harry Potter stars have changed.

Emma Watson As Hermione Granger

Emma Watson did an outstanding job when she portrayed the Muggle-born Hermione Granger, the brightest and most compassionate witch of her generation. After the Harry Potter films ended, Emma Watson went on to star in films such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Bling Ring, Beauty and the Beast, and Little Women. But that’s not all, she also went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in English literature and became a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, launching the HeForShe campaign. Watson encourages both boys and men to support gender equality.

Emma Watson As Hermione Granger

Jason Isaacs As Lucius Malfoy

Jason Isaacs absolutely shines in the role of Lucius Malfoy. With his luscious mane of white-blonde hair, ornamental cane, and patronizing voice Isaac was definitely one of the best actors in the films. In actual fact, he was enamored with the books and read four of them in one sitting. Since then he has played many other villains in movies such as The Patriot, Brotherhood, and The Death of Stalin. He’s also appeared in shows like Awake, Dig, and Scoob.

Jason Isaacs As Lucius Malfoy

Rupert Grint As Ron Weasley

There’s no denying that Ron is truly one of the most treasured characters of the series. Truth is, without his best friend, Harry Potter, Ron would not have accomplished half of what he did. He really stood by Harry’s side through the entire saga and was with him every step of the way. Rupert Grint has slowly been trying to establish himself as a respected actor. He has had recent appearances on shows such as Sick Note, Snatch, and Servant.

Rupert Grint As Ron Weasley

Michael Gambon As Albus Dumbledore

Sir Michael John Gambon only played Professor Albus Dumbledore in the last few Harry Potter films. He truly rocked the role of the legendary and powerful wizard who not just had a sharp mind but the kindest heart. The British-Irish actor can also be seen in The King’s Speech, Fortitude, Judy, and Cordelia. Most recently, 80-year-old Gambon can be seen in the films, Cordelia and Judy.

Michael Gambon As Albus Dumbledore

Daniel Radcliffe As Harry Potter

At just 11 years old, Daniel Radcliffe took on the role of Harry Potter, and from that moment his life changed forever. Not only did he become extremely famous but his role helped his bank account grow too. Of course, he faced backlash but ultimately, his performance helped him win numerous awards. Since the ending of Harry Potter, Radcliffe has starred in a variety of films, including the horror sci-fi Victor Frankenstein as well as the comedy-drama Swiss Army Man. He truly is a multi-talented, versatile actor.

Daniel Radcliffe As Harry Potter

Chris Rankin As Percy Weasley

Next up we have Chris Rankin who starred as the egotistically-reformed Percy Weasley in the Harry Potter films. Once he finished acting in the Harry Potter movies. the New Zealand-born British actor took a backstep from the acting world. And instead, the 37-year-old moved into the production industry, where he has since worked as a production coordinator on shows such as Atlantis, Downton Abbey, and A Discovery of Witches.

Chris Rankin As Percy Weasley

Emma Thompson As Sybill Trelawney

Sybill Trelawney is a Divination teacher who first appears in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. But she also appears in The Order of the Phoenix and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 of the Harry Potter series. She is very well known for her crazy eyes. Following the Harry Potter films, Thompson landed the role of Agent O in the blockbuster Men in Black III, she also appeared in films such as Saving Mr. Banks and Bridget Jones’s Baby since then. It has been reported that Thompson will also appear in the upcoming film, Cruella de Vil.

Emma Thompson As Sybill Trelawney

Luke Youngblood As Lee Jordan

Luke Youngblood played Lee Jordan in the films Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as well as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Jordan is a young wizard and a Gryffindor student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. During his years at Hogwarts, he became best friends with Fred and George Weasley and of course enjoyed doing pranks with them. Since the ending of Harry Potter, the actor has starred in TV shows such as Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, Glitch Techs and Galavant.

Luke Youngblood As Lee Jordan

Tom Felton As Draco Malfoy

Most people still don’t know if they love or hate Draco Malfoy’s character. But the truth, Tom Felton, the actor who plays this character did a phenomenal job. Draco Malfoy is to Slytherin what Harry Potter is to Gryffindor. In the movie, Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince, Malfoy may have had his darkest moment when he assisted in the death of Dumbledore. In all fairness, it was all part of a larger plan against Voldemort, but can we really forgive him? Felton may not have been able to match his role as Draco Malfoy in terms of fame, but the 33-year-old actor has appeared in other major movies including, Save The Cinema, The Forgotten Battle, and Ophelia.

Tom Felton As Draco Malfoy

Kenneth Branagh As Gilderoy Lockhart

If there was one constant in the Harry Potter films, it had to be the introduction of a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Kenneth Branagh was definitely one of the most notable additions to the Harry Potter franchise. In addition to this fabulous role the amazing British actor, directed and starred in a number of Shakespearean adaptations, including Henry V, Othello, Hamlet, and others. For this, he received numerous nominations for Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.

Kenneth Branagh As Gilderoy Lockhart

Maggie Smith As Minerva McGonagall

Maggie Smith is an Academy Award winner who over the years, has played many memorable roles on the English stage, screen, and television. This is the reason that Queen Elizabeth II made her a Dame in 1990. In the Harry Potter film franchise, Smith played Minerva McGonagall and truly did a remarkable job in her role. The 86 year-old actress has since starred in numerous other films and TV shows, these include, Downton Abbey, The Lady In The Van, and Nanny McPhee Returns.

Maggie Smith As Minerva McGonagall

Harry Melling As Dudley Dursley

Believe it or not but, Harry Melling actually comes from a family of actors. His role as Harry’s spoiled cousin Dudley Dursley may not have made the best impression in terms of his acting abilities. Be that as it may, since the ending of the Harry Potter film franchise. Melling has lost weight and pursued completely different roles in the acting world. He has appeared in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, where he received critical acclaim for his performance. Melling has also appeared in films such as The Lost City of Z and the fantasy television show,  Merlin.

Harry Melling As Dudley Dursley