Huge Stars Almost Played Your Favorite Roles in 'Harry Potter', Including Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant & More!

It’s September 1 – all aboard the Hogwarts Express.

Miracle Workers.The former Harry Potter actor, who has starred in the TBS comedy anthology series as different characters since 2019, was seen with a ripped physique while going feral in Y-fronts during the closing episode.In the episode, called The End, Radcliffe’s Sid is seen ripping off his clothes and tearing his enemies limb from limb.The scene left an impression on fans, some of whom suggested that it was the perfect audition tape for playing X-Men Marvel character Wolverine, a dark-haired, muscular werewolf superhero who’s been portrayed by a Hugh Jackman for the last two decades. Jackman will make his final outing as Wolverine in Deadpool 3 in May.One fan wrote alongside a screengrab of Radcliffe in his underwear: “Daniel Radcliffe is such a specimen.”Daniel Radcliffe is such a specimen #MiracleWorkers @miracletbs pic.twitter.com/qcdD6dsoUV— NickThomas1979 (@NThom1979) August 29, 2023Daniel Radcliffe is such a specimen #MiracleWorkers @miracletbs pic.twitter.com/qcdD6dsoUV— NickThomas1979 (@NThom1979) August 29, 2023After seeing Daniel Radcliffe go feral and hump a robot's corpse in Miracle Workers, he is the only logical choice for an MCU Wolverine.

Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright has said she was “disappointed” with her “chopped down” screen time in the movies.The actor played Ginny Weasley in the eight-film saga, growing from Ron’s timid little sister to a confident young witch — and the eventual wife of Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter.However, during an appearance on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast, Wright said there could have been much more character development for Ginny had the writers stuck closer to J.K. Rowling’s books.During the chat, Wright explained how she felt anxious and frustrated while performing as Ginny, fearing that fans would react negatively if the character wasn’t done justice.“I definitely feel there was anxiety toward performing and doing the best thing as my character built, for instance,” she said.

Film director Jamie Christopher, who was best known for working on the Harry Potter franchise, has died at age 52. Christopher has worked on some of the most popular moves of the 21st century, including all eight of the highly popular Harry Potter movies, multiple Star Wars movies, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Fith Element and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - just to name a few. Christopher reportedly died due to heart complications in Los Angeles on August 29.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director On the latest episode of Michael Rosenbaum’s “Inside of You” podcast (via Insider), “Harry Potter” actor Bonnie Wright admitted that her character’s lack of screen time in the Warner Bros. film franchise was “a little bit disappointing.” Wright played Ginny Weasley across the eight “Harry Potter” movies, and she was just 9 years old when she filmed “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Little did she know then that Ginny Weasley would become a prominent supporting character and the wife of Harry Potter in the books.

Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe will forever be synonymous with the spectacle-wearing boy wizard that he brought to life, but fans' jaws will no doubt be dropping at his buff new physique.The 34 year old megastar has undergone an incredible body transformation after putting in the work at the gym - as he's shown off bulging biceps and rock hard abs in the final episode of sitcom Miracle Workers. Daniel plays road warrior, Sid, in the series, and, in character, Daniel could be seen in nothing but a pair of white briefs and boots as he rips robots apart. Sid can be seen screaming with the effort and adrenaline, and viewers would no doubt be unable to tear their eyes away from Dan's physique.

Louis Garrel worked under the direction of Greta Gerwig in 2019’s Little Women and shared credits with many great actors, something that the French star was seemingly intimidated by initially.

Harry Potter actor Matthew Lewis, now 34, is best known for playing Neville Longbottom in the hit movie series, based on best-selling books by J.K. Rowling. The actor became a fan favourite, with his character Neville starting out as a geeky young boy and maturing into a confident man who saves the day in the 2011 finale of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.

In honor of the HBO Max Harry Potter series in the works, we’ve unearthed some old salary information from the Harry Potter main trio – Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint – who played Harry, Hermoine, and Ron, respectively!

Putting a different spin on the celebrity power couple, Liz Hurley and her son Damian turned heads on the red carpet recently as they attended the glitzy Remus Lifestyle Night in Palma, Majorca. While, at the age of 21, some sons would do everything possible to avoid spending time with their mothers, the Hurleys looked as happy as ever in each other’s company.

Following the phenomenal success of Elvis, Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman, the late Irish superstar Sinead O'Connor was planning her very own big-screen biopic based on the 2021 memoir Rememberings. Almost a week on from the Nothing Compares 2 U singer's funeral, which unfolded in County Wicklow, The Sun now reports that Indecent Proposal's Demi Moore, Raised by Wolves actress Niamh Algar and The Grand Budapest Hotel's Saoirse Ronan had all been attached to play Sinead - 56 years old at the time of her passing - across different periods of her life.

Jonah Hauer-King is the latest actor to become a Disney Prince, but he faced stiff competition for the part!

As the face of one of the most beloved children's film franchises in history, Daniel Radcliffe 's name has become synonymous with the iconic character of Harry Potter. He first graced the silver screen as the 12-year-old boy wizard in 2001, and since then, he has been under the watchful eye of the public for decades.

It’s hard to believe it’s been 14 years since Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince first hit cinemas, but as the entire franchise returns to our screens this week, a new generation of magic lovers have been able to fall in love with the adventure of Harry Potter and his wizarding pals. While many of the movie’s stars such as Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson have scarcely changed in the years since the film’s debut, one cast member, Georgina Leonidas is a far cry from her on screen persona of Katie Bell.

Jackass star Wee Man has criticised Hugh Grant‘s casting as an Oompa-Loompa in Wonka.Directed by Paul King (Paddington), the upcoming film is based on the universe created in Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. Timothée Chalamet plays the lead role of Willy Wonka, in what’s billed as a prequel to the 1971 film adaptation.Grant’s casting was revealed during CinemaCon 2023 at the Warner Bros.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag It's been over two decades since the magical world of Harry Potter enchanted audiences worldwide, and many characters from the beloved franchise hold a special place in fans' hearts. One such character was Vincent Crabbe, portrayed by actor Jamie Waylett. However, behind the mask of a pure-blood wizard and Draco Malfoy's loyal companion, Jamie's life took an unexpected turn.

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Ashley Graham is reflecting on THAT awkward red carpet moment with Hugh Grant.

EXCLUSIVE: Sally Hawkins, the Golden Globe-winning British actress best known for roles in Guillermo Del Toro’s The Shape of Water and the Paddington franchise, has returned to Creative Artists Agency for representation.

It was revealed that Hugh Grant will be playing an Oompa Loompa in the upcoming Wonka movie, opposite Timothee Chalamet.