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Metro
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Emma Watson's dad on why new Harry Potter child stars' parents should be 'scared
Emma Watson's father, Chris, has shared stark words about the pressures of childhood fame as HBO announces the leads of the Harry Potter TV remake. The reboot of the franchise (this time in TV format) is on everyone's lips after a slew of casting announcements culminated in the literary Golden Trio. Formerly played by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma over the course of eight movies in the 2000s, the fresh cast will star Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stout as Ron. The three child actors – who beat out 30,000 other children for the coveted spots – have been flung into a whole new level of stardom last experienced by Emma, Rupert and Daniel, who are all now in their 30s. In an era of social media, and with more eyes than ever on the franchise and how this controversial remake will fare, Chris reflected on how tough it was to handle the pressure during Emma's rise to fame. He told Times Radio: 'As a parent, you have to be scared. This can be a very difficult thing for a parent and child to handle, or not. While there are many upsides, nothing is perfect. 'If [parents of the new Harry Potter cast] want to talk to someone who's been through this extraordinary experience, I would be more than happy to talk to them.'Emma Watson's father, Chris Watson, knew his daughter was a star when she came on stage in a school musical. — Times Radio (@TimesRadio) May 30, 2025 'You have to recognise there are going to be a whole load of downsides, some of them you couldn't have imagined. He added that 'normal life continued as far as possible' for a way to protect her and 'it certainly helped that I don't actually watch movies. It's not a big thing in the house, and so it was easier for us to keep her feet on the ground.' Before concluding: 'If [parents of the new Harry Potter cast] want to talk to someone who's been through this extraordinary experience, I would be more than happy to talk to them.' It's no secret that becoming the most recognised young actors in the world took its toll on the original three actors with the Little Women star previously speaking about her desire to exit the franchise halfway through. During one interview, she recalled the experience as 'very foggy'. Meanwhile, Daniel has been candid about his journey with sobriety after he started drinking during the filming of the movies. The actors who have signed up for the HBO series – including Nick Frost as Hagrid, John Lithgow as Dumbledore and Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape – are already under immense scrutiny. I'm truly concerned about what will happen to the new Harry, Ron, and Hermione, plucked from childhood and obscurity and flung into stardom. Not only will this trio of unknown actors star in what will surely become one of the most heavily scrutinised TV shows this decade, but all under the creative jurisdiction of someone who has, in my view, opposed the rights of a marginalised community. We have already seen the dangers this level of fame can create, even before the author of the series descended into Twitter troll status There are all the elements for disaster waiting to happen – and while, for me, schadenfreude is tempting given Rowling's behaviour – I'm worried that these innocent children will be the collateral damage. Not least because the author behind Harry Potter, JK Rowling, has been slammed by many for her critical views of the transgender community, prompting calls to boycott the show. In an interview with The Times, Lithgow said: 'I thought, why is this a factor at all? I wonder how JK Rowling has absorbed it. I suppose at a certain point I'll meet her and I'm curious to talk to her.' Meanwhile, Nick is remaining optimistic as he spoke about his excitement to step into the role in a recent chat. 'I've gone in to do head sculpts and have your hand stand and stuff, and they say, 'Oh, have a look at this.' And you're like, 'Wow. That's the coolest thing.' 'I love films. I've loved cinema my whole life, so to be part of that universe now and that they're showing me, like, a dancing mushroom, it's like, 'That is so cool!' he said. More Trending After the announcement of Harry, Ron and Hermione's casting, Rowling tweeted: 'All three are wonderful. I couldn't be happier.' In a statement, executive producers Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod said: 'After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron. 'The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen. 'We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: British acting legend new frontrunner to play Voldemort after Harry Potter casting updates MORE: Harry Potter fans annoyed about casting detail no one's got right in 25 years MORE: Here's why fans think Arabella Stanton as new Hermione is 'perfect casting'
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Abhay Verma As James Potter? Desi Potterheads Want 'Munjya' Star In Harry Potter Series
Last Updated: After HBO revealed the new cast for the Harry Potter series, desi fans lit up the internet with an unexpected casting demand — Abhay Verma as James Potter. The wizarding world lit up with excitement this Wednesday as the new Harry, Ron, and Hermione were officially unveiled for HBO's much-anticipated Harry Potter series. But while global fans were busy getting to know the fresh faces of the Golden Trio, Indian Potterheads had their sights set on another beloved character — James Potter. And they already have a frontrunner in mind: Munjya star Abhay Verma. Yes, you read that right. What started as a few spirited fan tweets quickly snowballed into a full-blown casting campaign, with fans across India — and soon beyond — rallying behind Abhay Verma as the perfect choice to play the charming and mischievous James Potter. From his unruly hair and infectious smile to the glint of mischief in his eyes, fans pointed out that Abhay bears an uncanny resemblance to the way J.K. Rowling described James in her books. Not just that, several noted his striking similarity to the actors typically cast as Harry Potter, adding to the 'like father, like son" appeal. 'I think he makes a brilliant James — got that slightly cocky but harmless charm nailed down," one fan posted. Another chimed in, 'Perfect desi James. The mischief in his eyes is spot on!" Social media was flooded with fancasts, side-by-side comparisons, and even AI-generated edits placing Abhay in Hogwarts robes. As of now, the actor has not responded to the overwhelming fan love. Meanwhile, HBO officially introduced the new generation of Harry Potter stars — Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stout as Ron — marking a new era for the magical saga. As for Abhay Verma, the young actor has been on a rising trajectory ever since his breakout performance in Munjya captured hearts nationwide. He is now gearing up for a key role in Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming action spectacle King, which boasts a stellar ensemble including Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, and Anil Kapoor. Whether he makes it to Hogwarts or not, Abhay Verma is clearly already casting a powerful spell over audiences far and wide. First Published: May 29, 2025, 16:55 IST
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harry Potter Actress Arabella Stanton's Age Explained
Arabella Stanton's age has become a topic of curiosity among fans. The interest follows her casting as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter reboot series. Moreover, fans have reacted positively to the announcement of Stanton's casting as Granger. Viewers are describing the upcoming HBO production as an authentic adaptation of the Harry Potter series. It will cover all the books written by J.K. Rowling. Max recently unveiled the actors who would portray the Golden Trio in the Harry Potter reboot series. The three actors Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, and Arabella Stanton are all set to appear on screen as Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Following this, Stanton's age has stirred discussions on social media. Stanton is a young actress who hails from Britain and is 11 years old. The actress is set to step into the shoes of Emma Watson, famous for playing Granger in the film series. According to a report by Screen Rant, Watson was 10 years old when she joined the cast of the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, in 2001. Thus, Stanton is a year older than Watson was when she was first cast as Granger. As per a report by Forbes, Stanton is already an experienced actress. Her most popular role is that of Matilda Wormwood from Matilda the Musical, which played from 2023 to 2024 at London's West End. Additionally, she has worked in another play named Starlight Express by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The actress also has her own Instagram account named arabellastantonofficial. She reshared the casting announcement that was made by Max in a post. The caption read, 'Please welcome Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley to the HBO Original Series Harry Potter.' Originally reported by Ishita Verma on ComingSoon. The post Harry Potter Actress Arabella Stanton's Age Explained appeared first on Mandatory.
