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Summary

The Harry Potter film series' casting journey was marked by the unique challenge of finding young actors for its lead roles, adhering to J.K. Rowling's wish for an all-British cast. The exhaustive search across the UK failed to find suitable candidates until Emma Watson emerged, captivating the casting directors with her poise and talent through a rigorous audition process. Despite initial concerns about diverging from Hermione's book description, Watson's portrayal became iconic, contributing to the character's surge in popularity and leading her to roles that challenged and expanded her acting range post-Harry Potter. The series concluded with a record-breaking legacy, while Watson's career evolved with diverse roles, reflecting her growth as an actress and her commitment to challenging the industry's expectations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Emma Watson was cast as Hermione in Harry Potter after an extensive search.
• 📚 Hermione's character was adapted to suit Emma's natural beauty and confidence.
• 🎥 Emma struggled to transition to adult roles after Harry Potter ended.
• 👩‍🎤 Emma took on diverse roles in The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Bling Ring.
• 🎞️ Emma gained critical acclaim for Noah and Regression but the films flopped.
• 💃 Emma turned down Cinderella but later starred in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
• 🎶 Emma couldn't do La La Land due to scheduling conflicts with Beauty and the Beast.
• 🌹 Emma replaced Emma Stone in Little Women after Stone's schedule changed.
• 💍 Emma took a break from acting in 2020, leading to marriage and retirement rumors.
• 😊 Emma denied rumors and expressed intent to return to acting someday.

Q & A

What was the biggest challenge in casting for the Harry Potter movies?

The biggest challenge was finding child actors to play the roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, since they are elementary school aged in the books but the movies needed to span their growth into teenagers.

How did Emma Watson end up being cast as Hermione?

After an extensive search in the UK, the casting director was ready to give up but decided to also audition children in the US as a last resort. 9-year-old Emma Watson impressed through multiple difficult audition rounds.

How did Emma Watson's casting affect Hermione's character?

Her natural beauty made Hermione much more popular and central than in the books. Her stronger personality also led to Hermione taking more initiative in the movies than Harry or Ron.

What different high school roles did Emma Watson play after Harry Potter?

She played an outcast in The Perks of Being a Wallflower and a villainous mean girl in The Bling Ring, showing her range beyond Hermione.

How did Noah challenge Emma Watson physically?

The eco-friendly set banned plastic water bottles, so she was constantly dehydrated filming in the heat. She pushed through exhaustion to use it in her performance.

Why did Emma Watson turn down Cinderella?

She wanted more adventurous roles, so she turned down the safe Disney offer and instead took risky roles in Colonia and Regression. Unfortunately those films flopped.

How did Beauty and the Beast showcase Emma's talents?

She sang for the first time on screen and wore an iconic yellow gown. The movie became the highest grossing musical film ever.

Why did Emma Watson miss out on La La Land?

She couldn't coordinate the demanding audition schedule with her Beauty and the Beast shooting in London. Emma Stone won the role and the Oscar.

How did Little Women compare to past adaptions?

With its youthful cast, it was a hit but lost the Oscar to Parasite. It was inevitably compared to the beloved 1994 Winona Ryder version.

Why has Emma Watson not starred in a movie since 2019?

She took a break from acting after Little Women, but denied rumors she was retiring. She credits the pandemic delays and says she'll return someday.