Ever since Harry Potter's groundbreaking franchise began in 2001, we have been taken on a whirlwind of an adventure through the Wizarding World, and we will never look back. From dementors and werewolves to potions class and Dobby the Elf, fans of the popular film and book franchise have been able to fall in love with the fantastic cast and the storyline. The Harry Potter franchise is having a sort of resurgence recently ever since the new seven-season TV series reboot was announced. Although we think that the casting of the original eight films was beyond anything we could have asked for, it is interesting to see where this franchise can go in the reboot.
While we all wait in anxious anticipation for more Harry Potter content, let's explore the seemingly boundless talent of the original cast. The core three — Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Emma Watson as Hermione, and Rupert Grint as Ron — are all integral parts of what makes Harry Potter magical. These talented leads and the entire ensemble have immeasurable talent that we need to recognize. Here are our recommendations for some of the best movies to watch next from the main actors in Harry Potter.
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe is the only face we see when we think about The Chosen One. Radcliffe played the titular Harry Potter in the Harry Potter franchise and cemented a very reputable reputation as an actor after the series ended. If you are a fan of Radcliffe's work as an actor in this franchise, we are here with a rundown on which of his movies to watch next.
For starters, you should never sleep on the 2009 crime thriller Imperium, where Radcliffe stars as Nate Foster, a young amateur FBI agent that ends up having to uncover and stop a white supremacist group. Also, his talents extend beyond the mystical and the dramatics. Radcliffe takes on the role of Weird Al Yankovic in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, the 2022 American biographical parody film based on the life of famous musician.
Emma Watson
Emma Watson is Hermione to the core. She brought a fan-favorite character to life and exceeded our expectations while she was at it. If you want to explore more of Watson's impressive filmography, we have to recommend the dance drama Ballet Shoes, where Watson plays one of three orphans adopted by an explorer.
Also, you 100% cannot miss Watson in Greta Gerwig's Little Women, where she plays Meg March. To top it all off, you should definitely watch Watson transform into the princess she was always meant to be in the 2017 live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast.
Rupert Grint
To cap off the dynamic trio, you most likely recognize Rupert Grint as the all-too reliable Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films. Since this franchise really launched the careers of these child actors, we as fans have grown a certain fondness for them, and if you are looking to see more of Grint in the film world, we have you covered.
Earlier this year, Grint starred as Redmond in the 2023 horror mystery Knock at the Cabin that also stars notable names like Jonathon Groff and Dave Bautista. If horror isn't your thing, Grint also stars in a pretty decent war film in 2012 called Into the White that you might want to check out.
Tom Felton
The Harry Potter franchise is full of "villains" that we just love to hate and hate to love. Draco Malfoy, played by Tom Felton, has one of the best character storylines in the series. Through the ups and the downs, we have grown to love Malfoy as a character and Felton as an actor. If you want to see Felton elsewhere, he plays Dodge Landon in the 2011 sci-fi Rise of the Planet of the Apes. This phenomenal film is a must-watch for every movie lover, and with Felton in the cast, it shouldn't take much convincing.
Matthew Lewis
We get to watch Neville Longbottom transform from a timid outcast to a certified badass. Playing Neville is the actor Matthew Lewis. Lewis continues to act after the Harry Potter franchise ended, and these are the ones you should definitely check it out. Me Before You is a film adaptation of the book by Jojo Moyes that follows the tragic love story between Louisa Clark (Emilia Clarke) and William Traynor (Sam Claflin).
Although his role as Louisa's runner boyfriend Patrick is minor, seeing him play a character so far away from what we see from him as Neville, is almost like a breath of fresh air. If you want to see him in more of a leading role, you should definitely check him out in the 2020 movie Baby Done.
Alan Rickman
The late Alan Rickman brought to life one of the most beloved characters in film history: Professor Severus Snape. Rickman perfectly plays an overbearing, intimidating, and cynical villain/undercover hero to a tee.
Another film you might want to see in the iconic actor's filmography is the action-adventure film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. You can also catch him as Colonel Brandon in the 1991 romance film Sense and Sensibility. Last but not least, just while we are on the topic of romance, you cannot miss him in everyone's favorite holiday romance Love Actually.
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