Would you like to unearth some fascinating details about the Harry Potter cast? It’s hard to believe that it’s been many years since the last Harry Potter movies lit up our screens. Our favorite Harry Potter characters have grown and pursued diverse projects and career trajectories. Yet, even as they’ve embarked on new adventures, the fandom remains potent and unwavering. It’s apparent the everappealing allure of these films will secure their legacy for posterity. Certainly, the most ardent fans boast a detailed understanding of the Harry Potter world, but are they aware of the happenings behind the camera? Today, we uncover 25 intriguing facts about the Harry Potter cast that every fan would delight in knowing.
Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid, got a fruit bat and a mini-fan stuck in his beard.
Source: https://thestralsbooks.wordpress.com/tag/robbie-coltrane/ The actors who play Mad Eye Moody and Bill Weasley are actually father and son in real life.
Source: http://thesuperscreen.blogspot.com/2012/08/bill-weasleys-dad-is-mad-eye-moody.html The actress who played Moaning Myrtle was 37 and 41-years-old when she appeared in two Harry Potter films.
Source: https://moviepilot.com/p/harry-potter-moaning-myrtle-age/4147764 Despite rumors, the actors who played Fred and George Weasley did not switch places in scenes.
Source: http://www.heraldextra.com/rumor-mill---switching-characters-on-set/image_d1f18c3e-255e-58fe-85e4-fceb3bf2176b.html On Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, a lice outbreak spread among the young cast.
Source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0295297/trivia The cat that played Mrs. Norris was actually three cats named Maximus, Alanis, and Cornelius.
Source: http://screenrant.com/harry-potter-filch-mrs-norris-cat-trivia-facts/ Daniel Radcliffe went through 60 to 70 wands throughout the making of the movies.
Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/harry-potter-25-surprising-facts-209338 Daniel Radcliffe also went through 160 pair of glasses.
Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/harry-potter-25-surprising-facts-209338 Tonk's hair was changed from pink to purple in the movies to not be connected to Delores Umbridge.
Source: https://www.pottermore.com/features/behind-the-scenes-nymphadora-tonks Producers tried to change Daniel Radcliffe's eyes to green, but he was allergic to contacts.
Source: http://www.deseretnews.com/top/3325/1/Harrys-eyes-31-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-Harry-Potter-books-and-films.html Director Chris Columbus gave Emma Watson buck teeth on the first day of filming but removed them later.
Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/1974509/the-shocking-thing-you-never-noticed-about-hermione-grangers-teeth-in-the-first-harry-potter-film/ The actress who played Luna Lovegood designed the jewelry she wore on set.
Source: http://metro.co.uk/2017/03/27/heres-why-evanna-lynch-is-just-like-her-character-luna-lovegood-from-harry-potter-6534943/ Rupert Grint has a severe case of arachnophobia; his look of terror and fear during the scene in Aragog's hallow was very real.
Source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0295297/trivia The kissing scene between Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe was so awkward, Rupert Grint couldn't stop laughing.
Source: http://www.j-14.com/posts/emma-watson-kicked-rupert-grint-out-while-kissing-dan-radcliffe-3247 Emma Watson dedicated her Britannia award to her dead hamster, Millie.
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturevideo/11204956/Emma-Watson-dedicates-award-to-hamster.html When Gary Oldman first met Daniel Radcliffe, he bought him a bass guitar because he had an interest in music.
Source: http://www.pref.com/a/ggn/30-outrageous-behind-the-scenes-stories-from-harry-potternew/p-4 In Chamber of Secrets when Harry was disguised as Goyle, Tom Felton improvised the line, "I didn't know you could read" because he couldn't remember the actual line.
Source: https://moviepilot.com/posts/3350199 On one take in the Yule Ball scene, Emma Watson tripped on her dress and fell down the stairs.
Source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0330373/trivia The actor who played Dudley had to wear a fat suit after shedding much of his weight.
Source: http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/movies/dudley-had-to-wear-film-fatsuit-26700725.html Alan Rickman forbade Rupert Grint and Matthew Lewis from going near his BMW after they spilt milkshakes in his old car.
Source: http://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/4512/20150626/what-happened-behind-the-scenes-of-the-harry-potter-films.htm Love Alan Rickman (RIP)? We do, too! Check out these 25 Facts You Should Know About Alan Rickman.
The hug between Draco and Voldemort in the last film was totally improvised by Ralph Fiennes.
Source: https://www.hypable.com/tom-felton-speaks-out-about-the-voldemortdraco-hug-at-dragoncon/ Tom Felton's girlfriend, Jade Olivia, also played Draco Malfoy's wife.
Source: http://www.alloy.com/entertainment/jade-olivia-gordon-five-facts-tom-felton-991/3/ Director Mike Newell had no idea Alan Rickman wore black contact lenses while playing Severus Snape.
Source: https://www.bustle.com/articles/135601-13-things-you-didnt-know-about-alan-rickman-his-most-memorable-roles On the set of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Alan Rickman pranked Daniel Radcliffe with a fart machine in his sleeping bag.
Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/alan-rickman-pranked-daniel-radcliffe-7204659 Daniel Radcliffe admitted to having a drinking problem for a time and came to the Harry Potter sets totally drunk.
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/harry-potter/9060794/Daniel-Radcliffe-I-was-drunk-during-Harry-Potter-filming.html Lists Going Viral Right Now
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