Harry Potter: 30+ Pictures That Depict Offbeat Facts From The Movies

Real Food Is Used During Production

During the first film’s Great Hall feasts, the cast and crew ate actual food. Even though it was extremely expensive, real food was used in the Great Hall feast sequences to ensure that the novels were accurately depicted. The production team spared no expense in order to accurately reflect the books.

Real Food Is Used During Production

The Food Smelled Bad

Under the intense heat of the production lights, the food immediately went bad and began to emanate terrible odors. Due to the fact that the food was real, it degraded quickly and generated terrible aromas when exposed to the strong lighting. They used artificially frozen food molds in the following films to alleviate the unpleasant odor problem they were experiencing.

The Food Smelled Bad

Teeth Casts

Dental casts were created for the entire cast in the event that someone lost a tooth! The youngsters in the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, were all 10-years-old at the time of the filming, which is why they all required dental casts. Radcliffe explained that “because you’ve got a set full of twenty 10-year-olds… they would cast everyone’s mouths,” because there was always a potential that the tiny children would lose one tooth while filming and that tooth would have to be replaced by a fake one.

Teeth Casts

Dudley’s Weightloss

Between films, the actor who played Dudley Dursley shed a significant amount of weight. Dudley’s transformation from being overweight to being healthy is documented in the novels. As a result of his weight loss in between projects, actor Harry Melling required a special fat suit and facial prosthetics that were developed specifically for him by the makeup team. Despite this, due to his significant weight loss, the majority of his sequences had to be cut from the final cut of the film.

Dudley’s Weightloss

Facts And Trivia

In the film, the wand will choose its owner, and the two of them will be lifelong friends and companions. However, did you know that? Daniel Radcliffe wore 160 different sets of prop spectacles throughout the course of the films. He went through 60 to 70 wands during the course of the series’ production.

Facts And Trivia

She Doesn’t Hug Boys

During her embrace with Daniel and Rupert, Emma felt ashamed. Even though Emma and Daniel became close during filming, she was too embarrassed to embrace Daniel and Rupert, and as a result, Hermione does not embrace the boys in the Great Hall scene at the end of the movie, and the producer of the film changed the scene so that she only embraces Harry before being embarrassed and shaking Ron’s hand – which is a great attempt to set up her friendship with Ron that would develop in the following novels.

She Doesn’t Hug Boys

Arthur Weasley

Arthur Weasley was supposed to perish in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Instead, J.K. Rowling assassinated Sirius Black after Bellatrix cursed him and smashed him through the covered archway, according to the book.

Arthur Wesley

Susie Figgis Has Left The Production

Susie Figgis, the casting director for “Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone.” departed the production of the film due to the direction of Chris Colombus. After Chris Colombus became “too picky” when it came to casting the roles in the first film, Susie Figgis resigned from her position as a cast director. According to reports, Colombus did not think any of the thousands of children who auditioned for the roles to be suited for the positions.

Susie Figgis Has Left The Production

Every Wand Was Handcrafted

Hand-painted details adorn the tens of thousands of wand boxes found throughout the Ollivanders Wand Shop scenes. Every bookend and table tableau at Ollivanders Wand required 17,000 individually hand-decorated wands, which were all individually hand-decorated.

Every Wand Was Handcrafted

Emma Came Close To Losing The Part

Emma Watson came close to missing out on the role that would make her famous as a result of her. Emma, believe it or not, declined to attend an interview with the casting committee when they came to the primary school to conduct a casting call. Emma was convinced to go by her instructor, despite the fact that she was the only small girl who wasn’t involved in the activity. After all, she was the last one to arrive for the audition, and the rest, as they say, is history! In the case of Emma…

Emma Came Close To Losing The Part

Where’s The Buck Teeth

Hermione had buck teeth in the books, but she didn’t have them in the movies because Emma Watson found it difficult to speak with the false teeth in her mouth. Hermione does not have false teeth in the film because Emma Watson was unable to communicate effectively while wearing them.

Where’s The Buck Teeth

They Changed Child Labor Laws

In order to accommodate filming, the British film industry amended the country’s child labor legislation. With a cast of ten and eleven-year-olds, the production was condensed to four hours of shooting each day and a minimum of three additional hours devoted to study. Child labor regulations in the United Kingdom have been amended to allow for a couple of extra working hours per week as well as greater flexibility in on-set education for actors and actresses.

They Changed Child Labor Laws

Yule Ball Practice

The cast had been practicing for the Yule Ball for several weeks in preparation for the event. Daniel Radcliffe, on the other hand, spent nearly three weeks in dancing workshops for the Yule Ball sequence in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which he appeared in as a guest star. Because of his hectic acting schedule, Radcliffe was only willing to participate in a few classes. While performing at the Yule Ball, he is only shown from the waist up, allowing audiences to miss his sloppy moves entirely.

Yule Ball Practice

They Broke A Rule

For the first time in hundreds of years, the genuine Duke Humfrey’s Library granted permission for production to use flame during a scene, in violation of their rule against using fire. Located in the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Library, Duke Humfrey’s Library is the oldest reading room in the institution, with a stringent “no flame” policy in place. They did, however, include a flame in the lantern that Harry uses to get inside the restricted section of the book.

They Broke A Rule

Hermione

J.K. Rowling was fed up with having to explain how to pronounce “Hermione,” so she delegated the task to the fictional character. J.K Rowling stated that she was frequently asked how to pronounce Hermione’s name, so she wrote the character of Hermione in Goblet of Fire to educate Viktor Krum how to speak it.

Hermione

Rupert Grint Is Terrified Of Spiders

Grint has severe arachnophobia, which means he is scared of spiders to the point of paralysis. It was enough for him to put on a brave face merely thinking about spiders, so when he and Harry were scheduled to pay a visit to Aragog, he didn’t have to pretend to be scared of the creatures. Ron/Rupert is in a terrible predicament right now.

Rupert Grint Is Terrified Of Spiders

Ad-libbed Lines

As soon as the performers realized they had forgotten their lines, they began improvising. In order to become more comfortable with their roles, the actors began injecting improvised lines into their sequences. To make up for missing the actual event, Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) improvises the statement “I didn’t realize you could learn” to his pal Goyle in a single scene of the film.

Ad Libbed Lines

Ron Was Supposed To Look Different

Ron is described in the books as “tall, thin and gangling, with freckles, big hands and feet, and a long nose.” Rupert Grint would have to have had to have a longer nose, more freckles, and a fiery red mane like the rest of his family in order to resemble Ron in the books. And don’t forget about his trademark sparkling blue eyes. Nonetheless, we think that Rupert is quite similar to J.K. Rowling’s depiction of Ronald Weasley.

Ron Was Supposed To Look Different

In One Scene, 14 Cars Are Wrecked

When Harry and Ron crashed in the Whomping Willow during the production of the Whomping Willow sequence, they had to wreck 14 Ford Anglias in order to get the right shot.

In One Scene, 14 Cars Are Wrecked

Dumbledore’s Telescope

Dumbledore’s telescope was one of the most expensive props in the film. The telescope, which is etched with the signs of the zodiac, was one of the most expensive props utilized during the making of the movie.

Dumbledore’s Telescope

A lot Of Directors

The film passed through a number of different directors. Chris Columbus helmed the first two films in the franchise before becoming “burned out,” Abelardo Cuaron directed the third film, which was followed by Mike Newell directing the fourth, and David Yates directing the next four films in the series When a new producer was brought on board, they all banded together to ensure that the film went smoothly.

Lot Of Directors

Sorcerer Or Philosopher?

The “Sorcerer’s Stone,” is alluded to in the American versions, whilst the “Philosopher’s Stone.” is referred to in all other versions. Scholastic had purchased the book’s rights for the American market, and the title Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone didn’t sit well with the company. It was as a result of this that the studio was able to have it changed, and the movie’s sequences, including the use of the phrase “philosopher’s stone,” had to be re-shot with the actors speaking the phrase “sorcerer’s stone.”

Sorcerer Or Philosopher

In The Great Hall, Real Reactions

When they took their first steps onto the Great Wall, they had a real reaction to the experience. When Harry, Ron, and Hermione came into the Great Hall set for the sorting hat scene, their responses to seeing the hall were genuine! This was another fascinating feature of the Great Hall. Because they hadn’t seen the hall before recording the segment, their reactions were greatly influenced by what they’d witnessed.

In The Great Hall, Real Reactions

It Was Apple Juice

Instead of the authentic butterbeer, apple juice was utilized to create a convincing substitute. In fact, the actors were sipping apple juice while portraying the butterbeer characters.

It Was Apple Juice

The Story Of Daniel’s Discovery

Daniel Radcliffe was found while watching a movie in a movie theater. Daniel originally came to the attention of producer David Heyman and screenwriter Steve Kl when attending auditions for roles in films that they were producing at the time of the discovery. Despite the fact that Radcliffe looked the part, his parents were apprehensive about allowing him to participate. Heyman worked hard to ensure that he was given an opportunity to audition.

The Story Of Daniel’s Discovery

In Real Life, It’s Crazy!

Even though it happened in real life, it was almost as dramatic as it was in fiction! When there were seven Harry Potters on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the scenario was so complicated that it took Daniel Radcliffe 90 takes to get it right.

In Real Life, It’s Crazy!

First Choice For Director

Initially, the producers approached Steven Spielberg about directing the first installment of the Harry Potter picture series, but after thoroughly examining his abilities, they determined that he was inappropriate. Several individuals believe it is necessary to note that he insisted on the film being animated and that Haley Joel Osment (the child actor) voice the main character.

First Choice For Director

4 Privet Drive Scenes

Almost all of the scenes in 4 Privet Drive take place in the Picket Near area, which is the neighborhood where the four white-clapboarded homes were erected. Getting those shots took several months, which meant that the film crews had to completely rebuild the set, which meant they couldn’t complete reshoots in time for the premiere. Have you ever come across anything that bizarre?

4 Privet Drive Scenes

Hand Written Letters

That they weren’t only handwritten, but that there were twice as many as we saw in the movie, is even more astounding. What is the reason for this? Due to the fact that the owls were unable to transport the Hogwarts approval paperwork, half of the handwritten letters had to be redone!

Hand Written Letters

Bellatrix Lestrange

In the novel, Rowling depicts Bellatrix as having “long, black hair,” “dark, heavy-lidded eyes,” and a “air of arrogance.” She is described as having “long, black hair,” “dark, heavy-lidded eyes,” and a “air of arrogance.” Additionally, Rowling mentions that Bellatrix was incredibly attractive prior to her imprisonment at Azkaban, and that it was only after her captivity that her appearance began to deteriorate. Despite the fact that Bellatrix’s trademark wild hair was not an element of the books, it appeared to contribute to the character’s wildness and also complemented her personality to a tee.

Bellatrix Lestrange

The Dursleys

We’ve all heard of the infamous Dursleys, haven’t we? For the most part, the family’s characteristics correspond to those described in the books. There is one tiny distinction between Petunia and Dudley, however: they are both blondes. Mr. Dursley is characterized as “a big, beefy man with hardly any neck, although he did have a very large mustache,” in the book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, which, of course, corresponds to Richard Griffiths’ portrayal of the character. Petunia, on the other hand, is “thin and blonde and had twice the usual amount of neck, which came in very useful as she spent most of her time craning over garden fences, spying on the neighbors,” which, aside from the fact that she has dark brown hair, works well with Fiona Shaw. ‘Dudley’ was described as having a ‘big pink face with a short neck and little watery blue eyes,’ as well as “thick blond hair that lay smoothly on his thick, fat head.'” It didn’t matter what color their hair was, all three performers did a fantastic job portraying Harry’s nasty, adoptive family.

The Dursleys

Luna Lovegood

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix describes Luna as a dirty blonde with “straggly, waist-length” hair, “very pale eyebrows,” and protuberant eyes that always appeared surprised. Luna is described as having “straggly, waist-length” hair in the book, and her eyes are described as “protuberant.” Her eyes are eventually revealed to be grey in color. It is not grey eyes but light blue ones that Evanna Lynch wears as Luna Lovegood in the films, and her hair in the movie was closer to platinum blonde than filthy blonde in color. Although there were some minor discrepancies, the actress’s fantastic loopy interpretation of the character more than made up for them.

Luna Lovegood

Neville Longbottom

Despite the fact that Neville appears in all seven Harry Potter books, he does not receive a detailed description. Aside from the fact that he is “a round-faced boy,” as Rowling describes him in The Sorcerer’s Stone. Rowling did, however, provide some specifics about how she envisions Neville in an interview, stating that “to me, Neville’s short and plump and blond.” according to her. Matthew Lewis, who plays Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, was a great match for the character in the early days of the franchise, save from his brown hair. Lewis, on the other hand, created the term “Neville Longbottoming” when he became exceedingly handsome in the later films, which was a bad fit with Neville’s continuous ungainly appearance in the series.

Neville Longbottom

Sirius Black

Sirius is first mentioned in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, in which Rowling claims that he has a magical ability “His arms were dangling by a mass of dirty, matted hair that reached his elbows. If it weren’t for the eyes that shone out of his deep, dark sockets, he may have been a walking corpse. Because the waxy skin had been stretched so tightly over the bones of his face, he appeared to be wearing a mask. In a grin, he flashed his golden pearly whites.” Sirius, on the other hand, is considered to be pretty attractive by her. Despite the fact that the actor did an excellent job portraying Sirius’ fragile mental state following his imprisonment, his appearance in the film never fully lived up to the obscenity that was there in the books. Sirius, on the other hand, shared more characteristics with this chapter artwork, which depicts Sirius as a young child at Hogwarts.

Sirius Black

Hagrid

Everyone adores Hagrid, and it’s hard not to. As described by J.K Rowling in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Hogwarts groundskeeper Hagrid is “almost twice as tall as a normal man and at least five times as wide” As well as having hands the size of trash can lids and gigantic feet in their leather boots, he also has wild, long-tangled, bushy black hair and a beard that conceals much of his face. Despite the fact that Robbie Coltrane’s (the actor who plays Hagrid) hair and beard are a good match for this description, the actor does not attain Hagrid’s magical stature despite his height. Despite the fact that the half-giant is advertised as being 11’6″, while Coltrane is only 6’1″; even after becoming somewhat taller with the use of some special effects, he never appeared to be as enormously large as Hagrid was intended to be.

Hagrid

Ginny Weasley

Ginny was depicted by J.K Rowling as having “bright brown eyes” and “vivid, flaming red” hair that was “worn as a long mane” according to the author. Although this is particularly appropriate for actress Bonnie Wright, who has beautiful green/blue eyes, it is also appropriate for other people. One of the main differences between the two is that the Weasley siblings are very similar to one another in their personalities. With the exception of her stunning red hair, Wright didn’t actually bear a remarkable resemblance to her movie siblings, but the books claim Ginny is supposed to look a lot more like her brothers. Rowling writes on Ginny in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, saying, “Her resemblance to Fred and George was suddenly striking,”

Ginny Weasley

On average, one out of every fifteen people on the planet possesses at least one Harry Potter book. Because of this, it is reasonable to assert that millions of people have watched the Harry Potter films. In reality, for many of us, this fantasy series was a significant part of our formative years. Immediately following, the subject of where exactly the cast is now arises. It’s a good thing you’ve arrived at the correct location since we’re here to keep you up to date! Continue reading to find out how some of the Harry Potter stars’ lives have changed as a result of the film.

Emma Watson As Hermione Granger

Emma Watson accomplished an exceptional job in her role as Hermione Granger, the Muggle-born witch who is considered the brightest and most compassionate witch of her generation, in the Harry Potter film series. Emma Watson went on to star in films such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Bling Ring, Beauty and the Beast, and Little Women when the Harry Potter series came to an end. In addition, she went on to get a bachelor’s degree in English literature and was appointed as a United Nations Women Goodwill Ambassador, where she helped to develop the HeForShe campaign. Women and men are encouraged to advocate gender equality, according to Watson.

Emma Watson As Hermione Granger

Jason Isaacs As Lucius Malfoy

When it comes to the part of Lucius Malfoy, Jason Isaacs is just brilliant. Isaac was unquestionably one of the best actors in the pictures, what with his magnificent mane of white-blonde hair, ornate cane, and patronizing voice. In reality, he was enthralled with the novels and devoured them in a single sitting, reading four of them. His subsequent roles as villains in films such as The Patriot, Brotherhood, and The Death of Stalin have expanded his repertoire considerably. He has also made guest appearances on television shows such as Awake, Dig, and Scoob.

Jason Isaacs As Lucius Malfoy

Rupert Grint As Ron Weasley

There’s no disputing that Ron is one of the series’ most beloved characters, and he certainly deserves to be. The truth is that Ron would not have accomplished half of what he did if it hadn’t been for his best friend, Harry Potter. He truly stood by Harry’s side throughout the entire drama, and he was there for him at every turn and in every situation. Rupert Grint has been working hard to establish himself as a well-liked and recognized performer. Sick Note, Snatch, and Servant are just a few of the shows on which he has made recent appearances.

Rupert Grint As Ron Weasley

Michael Gambon As Albus Dumbledore

Sir Michael John Gambon has only appeared in the last few Harry Potter films, in which he played Professor Albus Dumbledore. He was fantastic in the character of the great and powerful magician who not only has a brilliant mind but also possessed the nicest of hearts. Additionally, the British-Irish actor may be seen in The King’s Speech, Fortitude, Judy, and Cordelia, among other films. Gambon, who is 80 years old, may be seen in the films Cordelia and Judy, which were released last year.

Michael Gambon As Albus Dumbledore

Daniel Radcliffe As Harry Potter

Daniel Radcliffe was 11 years old when he was cast in the part of Harry Potter, and his life was irrevocably transformed as a result of the experience. Not only did he become exceedingly well-known, but his position also contributed to the expansion of his financial resources. Of course, he received negative feedback, but in the end, his performance helped him win a slew of accolades. Since the conclusion of the Harry Potter series, Radcliffe has been in a number of films, including the horror science-fiction picture Victor Frankenstein and the comedy-drama Swiss Army Man, among others. He is truly a multi-talented and multi-faceted actor.

Daniel Radcliffe As Harry Potter

Chris Rankin As Percy Weasley

Chris Rankin, who starred as the egotistically-reformed Percy Weasley in the Harry Potter films, is the next person on our list. After completing his role in the Harry Potter films, he moved on to other projects. The British actor, who was born in New Zealand, has taken a step back from the acting profession. He chose to work in the production industry instead, where he has subsequently gained experience as a production coordinator on television shows such as Atlantis, Downton Abbey, and A Discovery of Witches, among other projects.

Chris Rankin As Percy Weasley

Emma Thompson As Sybill Trelawney

Sybill Trelawney is a Divination teacher who first appears in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Sybill Trelawney is a character in the Harry Potter series. However, she also appears in the Harry Potter films The Order of the Phoenix and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 as well as other films in the series. Her wild eyes have earned her a lot of attention. Following her appearances in the Harry Potter films, Thompson got the role of Agent O in the smash Men in Black III, and she has subsequently acted in films such as Saving Mr. Banks and Bridget Jones’ Baby. Thompson is also rumored to be appearing in the next film Cruella de Vil, which will be released in 2019.

Emma Thompson As Sybill Trelawney

Luke Youngblood As Lee Jordan

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as well as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets were both directed by Luke Youngblood, who played Lee Jordan in both films. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry student Jordan is a young wizard who is a member of the Gryffindor house. During his time at Hogwarts, Harry became great friends with Fred and George Weasley, with whom he enjoyed playing practical jokes and pulling practical jokes on each other. Since the conclusion of Harry Potter, the actor has been in a number of television productions, including Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, Glitch Techs, and Galavant, among others.

Luke Youngblood As Lee Jordan

Tom Felton As Draco Malfoy

The majority of individuals are still undecided on whether they like or dislike Draco Malfoy’s character. However, the truth is that Tom Felton, the actor who portrays this role, performed an outstanding job. Draco Malfoy represents Slytherin in the same way that Harry Potter represents Gryffindor. Malfoy may have had his worst moment in the film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince when he participated in the death of Dumbledore, which was released in 2011. In all fairness, it was all part of a wider strategy to bring Voldemort down, but can we truly forgive him for his actions? The 33-year-old actor has acted in a number of important films, including Save The Cinema, The Forgotten Battle, and Ophelia. While he may not have achieved the same level of popularity as his performance as Draco Malfoy, Felton has achieved success in other areas.

Tom Felton As Draco Malfoy

Kenneth Branagh As Gilderoy Lockhart

When it comes to the Harry Potter films, one thing that has been constant has been the arrival of a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Kenneth Branagh was unquestionably one of the most notable additions to the Harry Potter film series, having appeared in all seven films. Additionally, the outstanding British actor has directed and starred in a number of Shakespearean adaptations, including Henry V, Othello, Hamlet, and many others, in addition to this magnificent role. This resulted in multiple nominations for Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Screenplay awards for which he was nominated.

Kenneth Branagh As Gilderoy Lockhart

Maggie Smith As Minerva McGonagall

Maggie Smith is an Academy Award-winning actress who has appeared in a number of famous roles on the English stage, cinema, and television over the course of her career. This is one of the reasons why Queen Elizabeth II elevated her to the rank of Dame in 1990. Smith had the part of Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film franchise, and she performed an absolutely incredible job in the role. Her subsequent roles in films and television shows include Downton Abbey, The Lady in the Van, and Nanny McPhee Returns, among others. She is currently 86 years old.

Maggie Smith As Minerva McGonagall

Harry Melling As Dudley Dursley

Believe it or not, Harry Melling is descended from a long line of stage and screen actors. It’s possible that his portrayal of Harry’s privileged cousin Dudley Dursley didn’t leave the best impression on the audience in terms of his acting ability. Whatever the case, following the conclusion of the Harry Potter film franchise, there has been a resurgence in popularity. Melling has slimmed down and explored opportunities in the entertainment industry that are radically different from her previous roles. He has also acted in the film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, for which he garnered positive reviews for his portrayal of Buster Scruggs. Melling has also made cameo appearances in films such as The Lost City of Z and the fantasy television series Merlin, among others.

Harry Melling As Dudley Dursley