Magical Makeovers: How Harry Potter Actors Transformed After The Franchise

Published on 08/03/2023
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What have Harry Potter and his pals been up to since the end of the global phenomenon? Many of them have experienced unusual professional twists and turns. It’s remarkable to observe how radically different the Harry Potter stars’ lives have become.

Pansy Parkinson – Scarlett Byrne

Scarlett Byrne began her acting career before being cast as Pansy Parkinson, a supporting character. The character appeared in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. Since then, she’s appeared on Falling Skies, Runaways, The Vampire Diaries, and Skybound. Byrne is now working on Stick and Poke, a short film about the hand-poked tattoo. She is also expecting her first child with Cooper Hefner, heir to the Playboy empire, whom she married in November 2019.

Pansy Parkinson – Scarlett Byrne

Pansy Parkinson – Scarlett Byrne

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Neville Longbottom – Matthew Lewis

Matthew Lewis was cast as Neville Longbottom when he was 12 years old, despite having started acting when he was five. In the first several films, Neville Longbottom was an awkward, clumsy youngster who mysteriously evolved into one of Gryffindor’s bravest. Fans were astounded by the actor’s transformation from a goofy-looking kid to a poster boy in real life. Since then, he has appeared in The Syndicate, Bluestone 42, Me Before You, and Terminal. He even appeared in A Band of Buriers’ “Filth” music video.

Neville Longbottom – Matthew Lewis

Neville Longbottom – Matthew Lewis

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