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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Harry Potter's Oliver And James Phelps Just Weighed In On Other Actors Taking Over The Roles Of Fred And George Weasley In The TV Show
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Harry Potter movies are incredibly popular for those with a Max subscription even years and years after the movies first came out. More than a decade after the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, new windows are opening in the Wizarding World in the form of an upcoming Harry Potter HBO series and a new theme park at Epic Universe. Oliver and James Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley in the OG movies, opened the theme park, then weighed in on what it's like for newbies to be coming in and taking over their roles. The Harry Potter TV show is expected to be different from the movies that started it all, not only for being a more 'faithful' adaptation to the literature, but also because new actors are filling the roles. James Phelps spoke to THR at Universal Epic Universe's grand opening celebration of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic about how much of an influence he and his twin brother, Oliver, would have on the new series and the new Fred and George actors: I haven't really thought about it because it's just something other guys are going to do and it's only fair to whoever's doing it to give them their own space to do it. But I'm here if [the TV iterations of Fred and George] ever wanted anything to chat about — not just the acting but the external sides of it, and living with the fanbase as well. I respect Oliver and James Phelps a lot for that. The two already had a very important job from 2001-2011 to portray the menacing Weasley Twins for the first time for previous generations and they are clearly still involved with the fandom. I love how they're also open to help passing the torch to the next generation and even giving their input if asked! It's hard to believe it's been over a decade since James and Oliver Phelps played our favorite ginger wizard twins. However, many of the original cast members still have a big role in The Wizarding World. They've participated in events located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal, reunited for HBO Max's 20th Anniversary special, and even went back to the original sets to film Wizards of Baking. Oliver Phelps offered some sage advice to the future actors of Fred and George Weasley that will come in handy in continuing their legacy: That's something we were lucky enough to be able to come along with. But yeah, hopefully, these guys who go play Fred and George understand that they should enjoy it. Enjoy these characters because they are fun guys to play. And as James said, if everyone is chuffed and saying, 'What's this like? What's that like?' Yeah, we'd always be a help. Sure, the duo may not have gotten enough movie screentime, but there's no doubt Fred and George must have been fun roles to play. The Weasley Twins had a dynamic partnership, pulling pranks on their classmates and turned their antics into a business with their joke shop: Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. Plus, you can't forget about the single coolest thing the Potter characters did when they made a mockery of Professor Umbridge's control and disrupted testing in Order of the Phoenix. I can't wait to see that scene reimagined in the TV series. I'm glad the twin actors are still hanging out and willing to offer their two cents to the series and the future actors of Fred and George if needed. After all, who better to ask than the actors who first brought the magical characters to life? The Harry Potter series is expected to come to Max in 2026.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Climate
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Going to Epic Universe opening week? See weather for Memorial Day weekend in Orlando, Florida
Starting this Thursday, Florida will get a little more epic. Universal Orlando's Epic Universe will be fully operational and open on May 22, finally opening its doors to the general public since its announcement in August 2019. The new theme park will house five worlds for guests to explore and fully immerse themselves in — Celestial Park, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and Super Nintendo World. Between the grand opening and Memorial Day weekend, the park is bound to be packed. Florida theme park fans know that the state's wild weather can easily make or break a day at the parks. Epic Universe is located at 1001 Epic Boulevard in Orlando. The new park isn't right next to the other Universal Orlando theme parks. It is located about 4 miles away from Universal's "north campus"— which includes Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and CityWalk. Epic Universe is about 15 minutes away from the main campus, by car. Guide to Epic: Universal Orlando's Epic Universe opens to public in one week Memorial Day weekend is gearing up to be a scorcher in Florida. Temperatures above normal are expected from May 18 through May 22, especially for Florida, south Texas and stretching into southern Georgia, according to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. "Hot," the National Weather Service Melbourne said, saying residents across the East Coast and Central Florida can expect "well above normal temperatures," although records are a little more uncertain at this time. A moderate heat risk is expected across most of the area through the weekend. Here's what the forecast looks like in Orlando, according to Accuweather: Thursday (opening day for Epic Universe): A couple of morning showers; otherwise, partly sunny and warm. High of 95, low of 74. Friday: Remaining warm and less humid with sunshine. High of 94, low of 75. Saturday: Mostly sunny. High of 92, low of 72. Sunday: Mainly cloudy with a little rain in the afternoon. High of 92, low of 71. Memorial Day: Partly sunny. High of 91, low of 71. Don't let the heat and humidity keep you away from Epic Universe or any of Florida's other theme parks. Here are eight tips about staying cool, even in Florida temperatures: Check the weather before you leave for theme parks. Avoid going to theme parks during the middle part of the day. Stay indoors and seek an air-conditioned building, if possible. Stay hydrated as much as possible. Dress in light, comfy clothing. Take longer and more frequent breaks. Recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Seek out first aid stations inside the theme parks if needed. Contributing: Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY Network-Florida This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Epic Universe opens on May 22. What will Orlando's weather be like?
