Harry Potter film at 20: Where are the cast members now?

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biographical /bahy-uh-GRAF-i-kuhl/

[adjective] – about someone’s life
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acclaimed /uh-KLEYM/

[adjective] – attracting public approval and praise
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portray /pawr-TREY/

[verb] – to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
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influential /in-floo-EN-shuhl /

[adjective] – having a lot of influence on someone or something
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[noun] – a series of films that have the same or similar titles and are about the same characters
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Keep your wands at the ready! The original cast of the Harry Potter series is set to reunite on-screen in 2022 to mark the 20th anniversary of the first film, Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone. Let’s take a look at what the cast has been up to in recent years.

1. Daniel Radcliffe – Harry Potter
The beloved boy wizard has successfully traded his spectacles and magical ways for serious roles. He can be seen in the horror film The Woman in Black, and the biographical drama Kill Your Darlings.

2. Emma Watson – Hermione Granger
Watson starred in the critically acclaimed movie Perks of Being a Wallflower and portrayed Belle in the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. In 2009, she took English literature at Brown University, following the footsteps of her brainy character. She was included in Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2015.

3. Rupert Grint – Ron Weasley
The oldest of the main trio, Grint surprised fans with an appearance in the music video for Ed Sheeran’s Lego House in 2011. He became a father in 2020.

4. Tom Felton – Draco Malfoy
The franchise’s young villain has branched out into TV projects, taking up roles in Murder in the First, and The Flash.

5. Matthew Lewis – Neville Longbottom
Lewis has taken on a number of TV and theatre roles. Responding to the news of the reunion, he posted: “We’re putting the band back together.”

The HBO Max special, titled Return to Hogwarts, will be released on New Year’s day, the network has stated.

Discussion Questions:

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Have you seen the first Harry Potter film? If not, would you like to see it?
What is the most popular movie franchise in your country? What do you think of it?
If you were to meet one of the Harry Potter cast, who would it be and what questions would you ask him/her?
What do you think is the best age to start an acting career?
In your opinion, what makes a movie successful?

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