Kathimerini.gr has a new interview with Evanna Lynch and Tom Felton, which they did while promoting Half-Blood Prince in Greece.
Felton, 21, who plays the “bad” Draco Malfoy from 2001 paints his hair to platinum blond from brown hair in order to maintain the image of the role. And the viciousness is convincing. “I have acquired such a bad reputation, when children come in shooting, I’m the only one they do not want to meet,” he says. “I have fun playing the villain. Thankfully in this film my role becomes more interesting, because to tell the truth, it was rather two-dimensional in previously.”
Unlike Felton who had not read any Harry Potter book prior to when he got the role, the 18 year old Evanna Lynch, who plays the role of Luna, was a fanatical book fan of JK Rowling. The dedication of the series was such as to exclude other candidates for the role in auditions held. The Half-Blood Prince is the second film in which she plays and now just starting to adjust. “In the previous film I felt very strange because I felt that I do not belong there. I saw everyone else as a star. I was such a loyal fan who could not believe that I participated in these films.”
While promoting Half-Blood Prince in Greece Tom Felton and Evanna Lynch were interviewed by MSN.gr. We have a rough translation but if anyone can do a better job let me know!
What is the secret of the success of both films Harry Potter»and books? Tom: There are many things. Without doubt, the first is the story described in the book. The story is everything. But I think also part of the success comes from the fact that Harry is a normal boy uprooted from the natural world. Also, things which concern the characters are very human. The conflict of moral to immoral, the good and evil is always very good foundation for human stories.
Many say they see Luna in you. In what ways are you like Luna? Evanna: Yeah, I know many say that and I take it as a compliment because I respect Luna too. She has inspired me and has an excellent philosophy where she remains calm and unaffected, which I am trying to adopt too. I never worry and never angry because I think she believes in fate and that everything happens for a reason. I also like that are very perceptive and know that people say that it is in its own world but not disappointed at all.
If you can remember way back in July when this was announced Tom Felton and Evanna Lynch attended the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiere in Greece today! A video is now online thanks to Feltbeats.
Tom Felton will be filming a new movie called Grace and Danger. He will be playing American soldier, Private Carnaby. Here is some information about the film: “WWII France. 7 allied soldiers rescue a young woman from a village massacre, and promise to escort her to safety. However, during their perilous journey the group begins to fall apart. Hunted by Nazi S.S. officers, trekking through a foreign landscape, they fight for their survival.” Rhys Hayward has just posted the following on theeGrace and Danger Facebook page.
What a start to the week!
I’m somewhat speechless – things have been a little tense these past few weeks (as most of you know!), but I’m very pleased to announce that TOM FELTON is now officially attached to Grace & Danger!!!!!!!! I’ve just returned home to find an e-mail from Tom’s agent and a letter of intent! Hard to believe it!
Rhys Hayward is auditioning another Harry Potter actor for a role in the film, that person is unknown so far, hopefully we find out soon!
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