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The following
is a transcript of a Q&A chat with Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) which took place on January 4th, 2004. Questions were asked by MuggleNet visitors.
Jamie:
Hello everyone! And welcome to the
online chat with Matthew Lewis, otherwise known as Neville Longbottom. If
you're ready to begin, Matt, we'll start.
Matthew:
Yeah, I'm
ready.
Jamie:
First question coming...
Question from Lainei
How has your life changed
since you were cast as Neville in the HP
films?
Matthew
It hasn't really changed all
that much. I mean, obviously, I don't spend much time at home now because
I'm down in London filming but I don't get recognised very often so that's
not problem. My schoolwork has probably improved because of the tutors on
set. I guess the only difference is that I get to do cool stuff like
this.
Question from hp_rocks
What's your favorite
subject in school?
Matthew
My favourite
subject is probably IT (Information Technology) or PE (Physical
Education).
Question from Cydni
Was Neville your first
choice for a part in Harry
Potter?
Matthew
Well, I originally went for
everything, and Harry wouldn't have been bad at all but I guess I'm lucky
I got anything, so I'm really happy with Neville.
Question from Jessica
What was your reaction when you got the part?
Matthew
My reaction? Well, I went
mental, I ran around the house jumping on the sofa and generally being
mad!
Question from Melissa
Do you believe you have
anything in common with your
character?
Matthew
Not a lot, but I am very
clumsy and I rush things which I then have to re-do.
Question from Devon
What's the most exciting
part about working on the Harry Potter
films?
Matthew
Probably being able to say
that I have worked with people like Alan Rickman, Kenneth Brannagh and
Dame Maggie Smith, etc.
Question from Katie
Were there any boring
stages of being on set?
Matthew
Yeah,
loads. The majority of the time we are either waiting around or in
tutoring (obviously very boring). When we're on set we wait around a lot
too, awaiting resets and camera reloading, etc.
Question from Leandra
What would you say to
someone who wanted to become an
actor?
Matthew
Perseverence and
determination. Acting is about talent but there are thousands of actors
out there that have what it takes but can't get a break. Don't give up, if
you keep at it you'll eventually get there!
Question from Anamaria
What was your most
embarrassing moment on the set of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of
Azkaban?
Matthew
Probably when I had to
step over a small broken wall and I tripped on one of the rocks. I only
stumbled but Alfie (Dean Thomas) was giggling right next to me!
Question from Leah
What kind of music do you
like and what are your favourite
bands?
Matthew
Rock and Punk. Feeder, Red
Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay, Sex Pistols.
Question from Brittany
After you've finished
with Harry Potter, do you plan to continue
acting?
Matthew
I'm not sure. I mean, it's
great and a good career but honestly I don't know, if I get lucky and get
into other things, I'll probably continue.
Question from Kaitlyn
If you could play any
other character in the Harry Potter movies who would it
Matthew
Hmm... I think probably a bad guy
but I can't think of anyone except Malfoy so maybe Ron, but I think Rupert
does that job perfectly. I couldn't match him!
Question from Hannah
Any pranks played on you
or by you on the set? Any funny stories to
share?
Matthew
Not really played by or on
me but there was the one time where somebody put a fart machine in a bag
in the great hall and during a line from Michael Gambon, it went off. Very
funny!
Question from PepperPrincess
What's the
weirdest gift you've ever
received?
Matthew
Obviously it has to be
the pepper that you gave me pepperprincess! *see below*
Question from Carolyn
Do you get recognised a
lot on the street?
Matthew
Not really. I
mean, some people do but not often.
Question from April
Have you read all the Harry
Potter books?
Matthew
Yes, I have read them
all. I finished Order of the Phoenix about 2 months ago, very riveting
stuff.
Question from Richard
What do you think will
happen to Neville in future
books?
Matthew
I think that it would be
really cool if Neville realised he can never become the hero that Harry is
but because he's weak he is manipulated by Voldemort and becomes evil!
Yes, that would be very cool.
Question from Ellen
What countries have you
seen or visited because of HP
promotions?
Matthew
None, I am going to New
Zealand and maybe taking a tour of the US for conventions though.
Question from Sydney
Do you have any role
models in the acting world or away from
it?
Matthew
Hmm.. Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt
and Tom Cruise!
Question from Tim
Is it hard to come back and
have to pick up the character after the break from each
film?
Matthew
Not really. You see, when
you're on a break from filming you see the film that many times. You're
never really away from it. The read-through before the film helps too as
you can think about how you're going to say each line.
Question from Elizabeth
If you could have any
magical power what would it be?
Matthew
The
magical ability of charm, so that you could just smile and people would
let you do anything.
Question from Heather
Do you like the LOTR
movies? If yes, which character would you like to
play?
Matthew
12Yeah, they're awesome, I
saw Return of the King not long ago, what a film! I'd probably like to be
Legolas because he's an elf and because he uses a bow and arrow!
Question from Matt
JWhat was it like filming
the Boggart scene in POA? Was it funny seeing Alan Rickman dressed in
those clothes?
Matthew
You can't imagine
how funny it was. Alan Rickman is a really, really nice guy but he's still
really, really scary so to see him dressed like that was hilarious.
Question from GinnyRedHead
How does it feel
going on the Internet and finding websites devoted to
you?
Matthew
Mental, really crazy! But it's
good to know people appreciate your work! Fans are what make you who you
are in the film industry.
Question from Sammy
Who are your best friends
on the set?
Matthew
Everyone is really
great fun to work with but my best friends are probably Dan, Rupert and
Alfie! But like I sai, I get on well with everyone!
Question from Marvin
Have you ever met JK
Rowling?
Matthew
Yeah, I've met her a few
times. She came and had lunch with us one time at the studios. She's
really friendly and great to talk to.
Question from Nigel
WDo you have any pets? What
are their names?
Matthew
No, I used to have
a rabbit called Buttons (ran away) and a Canary called Charlie (died). I
really want a dog though! I'd probably call it Angelus after David
Boreanaz's character in Buffy and Angel.
Question from Tyler
What do you like doing in
your spare time?
Matthew
Playing football
and badminton, going to the cinema and playing computer games.
Question from Rachel
IWhat do you think Alfonso
Cuaron, the new director? Is his work very different from that of Chris
Columbus?
Matthew
12Alfonso is great and so
was Chris. They both have different visions of the Harry Potter universe
but they are both excellent directors.
Jamie:
And that's all we've got time for tonight! Thanks very
much to Matt for agreeing to part in this online Q&A session. We hope
you've all had fun. Incidentally, this chat network is open 24/7 so if
you'd like to come and chat, please feel free. A transcript of the chat
will be available soon.
Note: Regarding the question from "PepperPrincess," this refers to Collectormania 4 where Matthew was handed a whole pepper as a gift!
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