Magical Makeovers: How Harry Potter Actors Transformed After The Franchise

Published on 08/03/2023
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Seamus Finnigan – Devon Murray

Devon Murray’s experience with Harry Potter began dramatically. The teenage actor had earned two roles almost simultaneously, one in Harry Potter and one in Gangs of New York. Thankfully, he was chosen for the former! While working on the franchise, he worked on a few other projects. He did not, however, pursue acting following his Harry Potter years. Murray maintains contact with his supporters on social media to this day.

Seamus Finnigan – Devon Murray

Seamus Finnigan – Devon Murray

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Nearly Headless Nick – John Cleese

Although John Cleese’s character “Nearly Headless Nick” was generally forgotten in the Harry Potter films, his amusing portrayal of the Gryffindor ghost entertained those who did notice. It was particularly humorous when he attempted but failed to join the Headless Hunt. In reality, John Cleese was a member of the surreal comic troupe Monty Python. He has appeared in Monty Python’s Flying Circus, three Monty Python films, and the hugely popular Fawlty Towers series.

Nearly Headless Nick – John Cleese

Nearly Headless Nick – John Cleese

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