'A feeling of passing the baton': Rupert Grint sees Harry Potter Reboot as inevitable
Rupert Grint recently stated in an interview that a 'Harry Potter' reboot is unavoidable and suggested it could work well as a TV series. The actor, who portrayed Ron Weasley in the beloved movie series, also opened up about his struggle with tonsillitis during filming.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:26 PM ISTRupert Grint recently stated in an interview that a 'Harry Potter' reboot is unavoidable and suggested it could work well as a TV series. The actor, who portrayed Ron Weasley in the beloved movie series, also opened up about his struggle with tonsillitis during filming.
In an eye-opening interview with GQ Magazine UK earlier this year, Rupert Grint dropped a magical bombshell - a Harry Potter reboot is not a question of if, but when. Grint, who ascended to global stardom playing the loveable Ron Weasley in the legendary film series from 2001 to 2011, mentioned his desire to see the franchise reimagined as a television series.
"A Time for Change: Grint’s 'Passing of the Baton' Moment"
Grint made it clear that while he holds immense pride for his role in the Harry Potter saga, he wouldn't mind passing on the Weasley torch. "I think there'd be a feeling of passing the baton, letting someone else play Ron," Grint said. The actor’s complex relationship with his character is evident. He confessed his protective feelings over Ron Weasley, due to the deep connection he developed while bringing him to life on the big screen.
"Grint’s 'Tonsil Metaphor': Behind-The-Scenes Struggles on the Harry Potter Set"
Adding a more personal touch to the GQ UK interview, Grint divulged a struggle he faced behind the scenes of the blockbuster films - a battle with tonsillitis. The actor's commitments to the Harry Potter series, including filming 2005's 'The Goblet of Fire,' led to a delay in necessary medical intervention. "While I was filming, there was never any time to get them out," Grint confessed. The situation, he said, turned his swollen tonsils into a metaphor. Following the completion of the franchise, he finally underwent the operation, calling it one of the best decisions he ever made.
"Life Post-Hogwarts: Grint's Current Endeavors"
Beyond the realm of Hogwarts, Grint is currently making waves with his role in M. Night Shyamalan's latest horror-thriller, "Knock at the Cabin." In a separate interview with Bustle magazine, Grint reflected on the immense pressure of the Harry Potter series. He described his time on the franchise as quite suffocating, with the lines between his real and reel life often blurring. "Potter was so full on — [filming] all year, then we’d promote the rest of the time," Grint explained.
Despite the whirlwind experience, Grint fondly remembered the series and reunited with co-stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and others for HBO Max’s 20th anniversary reunion special last year.
With the chatter about a Harry Potter reboot growing louder, fans will eagerly await more news, with Grint’s comments about a television series adaptation adding fuel to the fire.
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