Once a wizard, yer always a wizard.
Meanwhile, the adult cast legends likeMaggie Smith,Robbie Coltrane, andAlan Rickman brought gravitas from the start.
The couple welcomeda sonin April 2023.
(From left to right): Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, Evanna Lynch as Luna Lovegood, Matthew Lewis as Neville Longbottom, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Bonnie Wright as Ginny Weasley in ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’.Credit:Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett
“It was our entire childhood.
We grew up on those sets,” Grinttold EWin 2021.
On TV, Grint had major parts onSnatchandSick NoteonNetflix,Agatha Christie’sThe ABC MurdersonAmazon Prime Video, andServantonApple TV+.
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’; Daniel Radcliffe attends the 77th annual Tony Awards in NYC on June 16, 2024.Peter Mountain/Warner Bros.; Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty
In 2023, he returned to film after an eight-year absence inM.
Night Shyamalan’sKnock at the Cabin, and is set to star in Hanna Bergholm’sNightborn.
In 2017, she starred as Belle inBill Condon’s live-action remake ofDisney’sBeauty and the Beast.
Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley in ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’; Rupert Grint attends the season 4 premiere of ‘Servant’ in NYC on Jan. 9, 2023.Peter Mountain/Warner Bros.; Cindy Ord/Getty
She also starred inThe Circle(2017) andLittle Women(2019).
“I love what I do.
“And I just don’t want to switch into robot mode anymore.”
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’; Emma Watson at the Soho House Awards in Brooklyn on Sept. 7, 2023.Peter Mountain/Warner Bros.; Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty
In addition to acting, Watson has fronted campaigns for Burberry,Lancome, and Prada.
She also started the sustainable gin brand, Renais, with her brother Alex in 2023.
“They rang me up and said, ‘Will you do it?’
Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’; Michael Gambon attends the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards on Nov. 13, 2016.Murray Close/Warner Bros.; Mike Marsland/WireImage
Like any other job, I said, ‘Sure.’
Then you find yourself in the middle of this thing,” hetold the Associated Pressin 2009.
You never forget that.”
Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid in ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’; Robbie Coltrane attends the NYC premiere of ‘Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations' on Nov. 5, 2013.Murray Close/Warner Bros.; Ilya S. Savenok/Getty
Gambon still delighted audiences of all ages afterHarry Potter.
In 2015, he reunited withHarry PotterauthorJ.K.
Rowlingto star in theBBC miniseries adaptationof her novel,The Casual Vacancy.
Maggie Smith as Professor Minerva McGonagall in ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’; Maggie Smith attends the London Evening Standard British Film Awards on Feb. 7, 2016.Peter Mountain/Warner Bros.; Dave Benett/Getty
In September 2023, Gambondied at age 82.
“Ill not be here, sadly…but Hagrid will.”
(She also brought Lady Violet to the big screen inDowntonmovies released in2019and2022.)
Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2’; Ralph Fiennes attending the gala screening of ‘The Return’ in London on April 10, 2025.Warner Bros; Ian West/PA Images via Getty
Still, for all the accolades, Smith didn’t find the roles creatively fulfilling.
“I didnt really feel I was acting in those things.”
Sadly, the actressdied at age 89in 2024.
Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’; Tom Felton attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards in London on Feb. 16, 2025.Peter Mountain/Warner Bros.; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty
She is survived by her two sons and her five grandchildren.
“I think when I’m playing Voldemort, I’m trying to access something without empathy.
It’s about power and control, and manipulation of people for power,” Fiennestold PEOPLEin December 2024.
“It’s a real, almost erotic pleasure in how I can control you.
‘I know I have the power to do it.
You have no chance.'”
“We’re all very tight still, very close,” hetold PEOPLEin April 2025.
But Slytherins and Gryffindors are friendly."
The actor has also had severalHarry Potter-related projects over the years.
Jason Isaacs as Lucius Malfoy in ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’; Jason Isaacs arrives at the L.A. premiere of ‘The White Lotus’ season 3 on Feb. 10, 2025.Murray Close/Warner Bros.; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Felton has been in a relationship with jewelry designer Roxanne Danya since 2020.
“Every time, I burst out in tears.
It’s incredibly moving and overwhelming.
James Phelps as Fred Weasley and Oliver Phelps as George Weasley in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1’; James Phelps and Oliver Phelps attends the 28th annual Webby Awards in NYC on May 13, 2024.Warner Bros.; Rob Kim/Getty for The Webby Awards
There’s some magic that happened in those stories.”
Harris Goes to Paris(2022).
Off screen, Issacs married former documentary filmmaker Emma Hewitt in 2001.
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’; Alan Rickman attends the NYC premiere of ‘A Little Chaos’ on June 17, 2015.Murray Close/Warner Bros.; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
The couple shares two daughters.
They were very much the comic relief throughout lots of the storylines," Oliversaid in the Max special.
“Also, I think people always thought, ‘Let’s be pals with those guys.'”
Matthew Lewis as Neville Longbottom in ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’; Matthew Lewis arrives at the opening red carpet for the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo — The Making of Harry Potter on June 15, 2023.Murray Close/Warner Bros.; Jun Sato/WireImage
And so a whole, you know, the merry-go-round keeps going on."
Hedied at age 69in January 2016.
And yes, heis still closewithAlfred Enoch(a.k.a.
Devon Murray as Seamus Finnegan in ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’; Devon Murray arrive at the ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2’ celebration in Orlando on Nov. 12, 2011.Murray Close/Warner Bros.; Gerardo Mora/Getty
Dean Thomas), and they are still totally adorable.
Since winning Harry Potter’s heart (and plenty of Quidditch Cups!)
She’s also done some kid-friendly films likeWho Killed Nelson Nutmeg?
Bonnie Wright as Ginny Weasley in ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’; Bonnie Wright attends the German Film Comic Con in Dortmund, Germany, on Dec. 7, 2024.Murray Close/Warner Bros.; Tristar Media/Getty
(2015) andA Christmas Carol(2018).
She also released an environmental book in 2022 titledGo Gently: Actionable Steps to Nurture Yourself and the Planet.
“Oh, I loved my [onscreen] children!
Julie Walters as Molly Weasley in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2’; Julie Walters attends the EE BAFTA Awards in London on Feb. 18, 2018.Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection; Jeff Spicer/Getty
I loved them,” shetold EWin 2011.
“The whole feel of the job was very homey and very family.
I’ve never known a film [series] like it.
Mark Williams as Arthur Weasley in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2’; Mark Williams attends the ‘Early Man’ premiere in London on Jan. 15, 2018.Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros.; Karwai Tang/WireImage
It didn’t ever feel like work.’’
Walters expanded her resume with film credits forMamma Mia!
The actress has a daughter with her husband, Grant Roffey, whom she married in 1997.
Domhnall Gleeson as Bill Weasley in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1’; Domhnall Gleeson attends the 28th annual Critics' Choice Awards in L.A. on Jan. 15, 2023.Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros.; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
In 2020, she revealed she had beendiagnosed with Stage III bowel cancer.
Since 2013, Williams has played the lead titular role onFather Brown, another British institution.
Williams shares a daughter with his wife, Emma.
“I was a massive fan.
When they asked my dad to play Mad-Eye, I was so incredibly excited.
“I met some amazing people on that set…. Gleeson has more than made up for his limited scenes in his post-Potteryears.
His other film credits includemother!
He’s alsoset to staronPeacock’sThe Officespinoff series,The Paper.
The actor married Irish producer Juliette Bonass in 2023.
