Then and now of the "Harry Potter" movie cast

Emma Watson stopped acting, Daniel Radcliffe struggled with early fame, after more than 20 years of acting in the "Harry Potter" series.

“Harry Potter” (2001-2011) is a film series based on the fantasy novels of the same name by British author JK Rowling. The eight films have grossed a total of $7.7 billion at the box office and received 12 Oscar nominations. After its release, the film became a global cultural icon, catapulting child stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson to fame.

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Daniel Radcliffe (as Harry Potter)

The main role in the series helped Daniel Radcliffe attract attention. The actor was commented by the audience as "like stepping out of a story" with his messy hair, round glasses, and determined eyes. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actor currently owns a fortune of about 110 million USD, and is one of the most successful artists in the UK in the past 20 years. However, money and fame caused Radcliffe many problems during his adulthood. After the series ended in 2011, the actor tried many types of roles to escape the shadow of his old success. In March, Radcliffe's representative confirmed to PageSix that the actor and his girlfriend Erin Darke were expecting their first child after 10 years of dating. Photo: Warner Bros/WireImage

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Emma Watson (as Hermione Granger)

Emma Watson first played Hermione at the age of 11. She made a good impression on the audience with her clever, intelligent appearance, similar to JK Rowling's description in the novel. After more than 10 years with the brand, the star continued to make her mark in a number of films such as "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012) and "Beauty and the Beast" (2017). The 33-year-old actress stopped acting for the past 5 years because she felt constrained and unable to unleash her creativity. According to Heat magazine, she currently owns a fortune of about 80 million USD. The actress spends a lot of time on social activities as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Women organization, actively participating in environmental and climate protection activities, and supporting sustainable development. Watson has been dating American businessman Leo Robinson since October 2019. During their relationship, they kept their relationship private and rarely appeared together. Photo: TV Guide/EW

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Rupert Grint (as Ron Weasley)

Ron is Harry Potter's best friend, born into a poor wizarding family with many children, with a sincere and naive personality. The naive acting of the boy Rupert Grint in the first parts impressed the audience. In 2011, when he was still receiving a lot of attention from the public, Rupert Grint retired. Grint said he felt tired and wanted to rest after 10 years wearing the wizard robe of Hogwarts. He returned to acting after two years, but the projects did not resonate, and were criticized by critics. The failure made Rupert Grint gradually lose his love for cinema. He began to switch to the theater industry in England and received many positive responses. The 35-year-old artist welcomed his first daughter with actress Georgia Groome in 2020. According to Glamour, since having a child, the actor has quit smoking and lives a more positive life than before. Photo: Warner Bros/WireImage

Excerpt from the house classification scene in the movie “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”. The first three parts of the series were re-released domestically in 2022, on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of its release. Video : CGV

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Tom Felton (as Draco Malfoy)

Draco Malfoy is a Slytherin and Harry's rival at Hogwarts. When filming the first part, he was the most experienced actor in the film's child cast. The 36-year-old actor has appeared in a number of recent films such as "The Forgotten Battle", "Braking for Whales", "Ophelia". Rupert Grint (who plays Ron) revealed that Tom Felton and Emma Watson had feelings for each other on set. Felton also dated stunt assistant Jade Olivia Gordon from 2008 to early 2016. Gordon played Malfoy's wife in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" (2011). Photo: Warner Bros/WireImage

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Matthew Lewis (as Neville Longbottom)

Neville Longbottom is a shy Gryffindor with Harry, Ron and Hermione. Author JK Rowling once said Matthew is one of the seven important actors in the film. In the Battle of Hogwarts, Longbottom was a major contributor to the victory of the Light side, when he destroyed the last Horcrux - the snake Nagini - with the sword of Gryffindor. Since the age of five, Lewis has participated in acting for many TV shows. After more than 20 years, the actor has transformed into a gentleman, participating in the films "Bluestone 42", "Happy Valley or Ripper Street", and is classified as a promising actor. In May 2018, Lewis married Angela Jones. The two first met at the Harry Potter celebration at Universal Orlando in 2016. Photo: Warner Bros/WireImage

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Ralph Fiennes (as Voldemort)

Lord Voldemort (or Tom Riddle) is always obsessed with immortality, trading his whole life to escape death. He is considered the second most powerful wizard in the world , after Albus Dumbledore. Fiennes, 61 years old, is one of the European and American stars who guarantee the quality of films, according to Taste of Cinema. The artist was nominated for an Oscar and won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in the film "Schindler's List" (1993). Three years later, he appeared in "The English Patient" (1996), receiving a nomination for Best Actor and nominations for the BAFTA and Golden Globe awards. Fiennes is a UNICEF ambassador in the UK, and is also a member of the organization of Canadian artists against racism. Fiennes married actress Alex Kingston in 1993 and divorced four years later. In 1997, the actor fell in love with Francesca Annis, and they broke up in 2006. Photo: Warner Bros/Pal Hansen

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Robbie Coltrane (as Rubeus Hagrid)

Hagrid was one of the first people to appear in the film, introducing the orphan Harry Potter to the wizarding world. The role made Coltrane a familiar face worldwide. Hagrid is also one of the most beloved roles in the series. In late 1999, Coltrane married Rhona Gemmell and had two children. They separated in 2003 and divorced a few years later. In October 2022, the artist passed away at the age of 72. Robbie Coltrane's health had been declining since 2020, and he had to use a wheelchair. Before that, he had been battling osteoarthritis for many years, with frequent body aches. Photo: Warner Bros/TV Times

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Michael Gambon (as Albus Dumbledore)

Dumbledore plays an important role throughout the series, leading the wizarding world against the Dark Lord Voldemort. With Harry Potter, he is always there, encouraging the boy whenever he is lonely, teaching him many life lessons. The actor vividly portrays the wise, kind but decisive character. Gambon participated in the film from part three to the end of part seven, after Richard Harris - who played Dumbledore in the first two parts - passed away in 2002. The most recent film he participated in was the series "Fortitude" (2015-2018). After that, Gambon intended to participate in the comedy "Breeders" but withdrew from the project due to health problems. In 2014, he said he was sad because he could not play big roles because he could not remember his lines. On September 28, Gambon passed away at the age of 82 after contracting pneumonia. At the end of his life, he lived with his second wife - designer Philippa Hart. The artist was secretive about his personal life. Photo: Warner Bros/WireImage

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Alan Rickman (as Severus Snape)

Right from his first year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter was unreasonably hated by Professor Snape. Not only Harry, but many viewers when watching the film also felt unsympathetic towards this character who always appeared in black clothes and had a cold face. Only in the final episodes did the audience realize that Snape always silently protected Harry because of his love for his mother Lily. After more than 30 years of acting, Alan Rickman became one of the most beloved actors in the UK. He won a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, an Emmy and an American Screen Actors Guild award. The actor passed away at the age of 69 on January 14, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Photo: Warner Bros/WireImage

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Maggie Smith (as Minerva McGonagall)

McGonagall is a professor at Hogwarts, head of Gryffindor House. She is strict and feared by many students. The 89-year-old actress won two Oscars in 1970 and 1979. Smith is involved in many charitable activities. In September 2011, she donated $4.6 million to rebuild the Court Theatre in New Zealand. In July 2012, the artist was a patron of the International Glaucoma Association. In 2012, Smith donated a painting of her hand to the Celebrity Paw auction to raise money for Cats Protection. The star has been divorced twice, has two children and two grandchildren. Photo: Warner Bros/WireImage

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Bonnie Wright (as Ginny Weasley)

Ginny is the youngest Weasley child and Harry's wife. After the series ended, Wright founded the film production company BonBonLumiere. In addition to producing and acting in a number of independent films, the artist also directs short film projects and music videos. In 2022, Wright married Andrew Lococo at a ranch in California. The 32-year-old artist welcomed her first child after a year of marriage on September 19. Photo: Warner Bros/Shutterstock

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James Phelps and Oliver Phelps (as Fred and George Weasley)

In the film, James plays Fred (older brother), while Oliver plays George (younger brother). But in real life, James is Oliver's younger brother, born 13 minutes later. According to People, after the series, both decided to continue their studies and develop careers outside of the entertainment industry. The two have a podcast called "Normal Not Normal", which features several "Harry Potter" actors. The 37-year-old twins regularly support youth charities and cancer research. Oliver married in 2015, James married a year later. Photo: Warner Bros/Shutterstock.

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