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