In a new interview with The Independent, Rupert Grint discusses a TON of different topics including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Cherrybomb, and how fame has affected his life. The Potter segments may be read below:
After all, the red-haired one from Harry Potter must be feeling it right now. He’s been filming the final instalment of the hit franchise based on the J K Rowling novels for just over a year now. “We haven’t got long left,” he says. “Just the final parts of the second part of the film.” Not that exhaustion has set in yet. Rather, a feeling of uncertainty has enveloped him. “It’ll be strange saying goodbye,” he says.
With Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows split into two films (the first due out in November, the second in July 2011), it will be some time yet before we bid farewell to Grint’s character, Ron Weasley, and all the other Hogwarts pupils. But for the 21-year-old, a life-changing experience that began half his life ago is due to end this June when filming finishes. “It’s a weird feeling actually,” he admits. “I never really thought it would end. I never really saw this day coming.”
But with Ron on the run with Harry and Hermione in the final Harry Potter instalment, at least we’ll get to see Grint in a more action-oriented role in Deathly Hallows. “I have hair extensions for the latter part of the film,” he explains. “Ron gets a bushier hairstyle because they’re living rough and camping out. Me and Dan have got stubble as well!” Ron Weasley with facial hair? Perhaps it shows Rupert Grint is ready to leave Harry Potter after all.
The eldest of five, Grint’s equilibrium evidently stems from his upbringing in a strong family unit. “We’re quite close,” he says, before acknowledging that it’s “been a weird few years” for his family. “It’s been quite life-changing for everyone really. It’s been quite an adjustment.” While his father runs his own business dealing in Formula 1 memorabilia, even turning tyres into coffee tables, Grint tells me the whole clan have “been all over the world” with him for the premieres and promotional duties. “There are some good perks,” he grins.
Many sources are reporting, and it has been confirmed by Daniel’s representatives, that he will be starring in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Broadway in Spring 2011. We reported a while back that Dan would be reading for the role.
Radcliffe will portray the show’s unlikely hero, an opportunistic young man who rises from the mail room to the top of the corporate heap in this satiric, Pulitzer Prize-winning musical. It features a score by Frank Loesser and a book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert.
The show’s producers said Thursday the musical will be directed and choreographed by Rob Ashford. First seen on Broadway in 1961 (with Robert Morse in the lead role), “How to Succeed” was revived in 1995 starring Matthew Broderick.
A new video with the set designer and producers of Harry Potter, Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe talking about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been released by Universal and may be watched below.
As I posted earlier today and a few days ago, Emma Watson has a new look on her Official Site! It has a beautiful new photoshoot as well as new content and a video message from Emma!
The new and improved Emmawatson.com includes all the latest news from Emma, as well as lots of exclusive photography, an exclusive video message from Emma and lots more. Take a look back at some of Emma’s cutting edge fashion shoots for Burberry and photo shoots from some of the world’s biggest magazine such as Vogue and Elle. Emma has taken time out from studying and filming to make sure that the new site has all the news on Emma’s special projects including her latest role as Creative Advisor on the new organic and fair trade fashion range which is a collaboration with People Tree. Emma also answers everyone’s frequently asked questions in the FAQ section.
A private exclusive Cherrybomb screening will honor of Rupert Grint, Kimberley Nixon and Robert Sheehan on Monday April 19th at 7pm in West London! Harry Potter co-stars Bonnie Wright and Jamie Campbell Bower will be in attendance as well!
The venue will not be announced just yet since the screening is private! Once it is announced we will be posting it.
Today, April 15th marks Emma Waton’s 20th birthday!! Make sure to keep a close watch on her Official Site as the new look will be up sometime today!
It is also Emma Thompson’s birthday as well, she is celebrating her 51st birthday. Emma plays Trelawney in the Harry Potter films and WILL be returning for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
