Still obsessed with reading and discussing “Harry Potter?” Of course you are! You still have a week left to submit an editorial about your favorite forgotten character. Send us your best work by May 19, and you could have your writing featured on MuggleNet!
Have you got a question that you’re itching to ask Harry Melling (Dudley Dursley)? Well, now’s your chance! Harry is due to take part in a Twitter Q&A this coming Wednesday, May 7!
Fiona Shaw, who played Petunia Dursley in the “Potter” film series, is set to take to the stage again in May, in “The Testament of Mary”. Shaw also recently spoke about her time playing Electra.
The themes of rewind and repetition are threaded through Peddling, the writing début of Harry Melling, best known for his run as the unpleasant Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter films. But you’ll find no hint of Dudley here; Melling has shed Dudley’s cartoonishly menacing bulk—literally and figuratively—and instead inhabits a complex, energetic homeless boy who makes his living by selling ‘everyday essentials’ door to door.
You can start a new series or novel, but even though they provide you with excitement and new characters to fangirl about, they don’t give you the feeling of coming back home (at least most don’t). What do you do then? How do you deal with this need for more potterness?
Fan fiction.
Sir Michael Gambon – who portrayed Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” films from “Prisoner of Azkaban” onward – opened up in a recent interview about his Alzheimer’s fears and upcoming roles. The Irish-born 73-year-old actor revealed that he is so concerned about his memory loss, he wears an earpiece when acting on stage in case he forgets his lines.
With new projects and appearances slated for this spring, we’re bringing you all the latest news on when and where you can catch a glimpse or two of your favorite cast members in this week’s edition of Role Call! Take a peek at upcoming roles and events featuring Domhnall Gleeson, Gary Oldman, Fiona Shaw, and more…
“I get that Harry stands for bravery and represents all that’s good. Hermione represents reason and Voldemort, evil, obviously. But what on earth does Ron Weasley represent?!” I thought about it for a couple of seconds and gave her an answer I’m not very proud of: “He’s just funny.” I felt bad immediately after saying it.
Fleur Delacour is a character best known for her loftiness and beauty, but Fleur deserves a lot more recognition than she gets.
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