THEN AND NOW: The cast of the 'Harry Potter' films 20 years later

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Harry Potter Star Addresses Possibility of Post-Reunion Return to the Franchise

In honor of the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone, the cast of the film reunited for the upcoming HBO Max special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Return to Hogwarts. While some could understandably see this as the closing of a chapter for the team involved with bringing the story to life, some would surely wonder if this could have ignited interest for the cast in reprising their on screen roles for a new project, though Rupert Grint recently confirmed that, despite how fulfilling it was to see everyone, he still feels as though these characters’ journeys came to an end at the right time. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Return to Hogwarts debuts on HBO Max on January 1, 2022. Grint can also be seen in the new season of Servant, which debuts on Apple TV on January 21, 2022.

Big news for fans of the wizarding world of Harry Potter - a brand new special celebrating 20 years of the boy wizard is coming out that will reunite the cast and crew of the iconic franchise, including the golden trio themselves, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.

              Daniel Radcliffe starred as Harry Potter.

Daniel Radcliffe in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."                                          Warner Bros.

Daniel Radcliffe is best known for playing Harry Potter, the titular character of the series, who learns on his 11th birthday that he is a wizard. 

This was one of Radcliffe's first acting credits, but he was featured in "The Tailor of Panama" (2001) alongside Pierce Brosnan and Jamie Lee Curtis a few months before "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (2001) was released. 

In between filming the "Harry Potter" series, Radcliffe appeared in a few movies, including "December Boys" (2007).

Radcliffe has acted across several genres since the last "Harry Potter" film.

Daniel Radcliffe has acted on Broadway as well as in films. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

After the series ended, Radcliffe starred in the horror film "The Woman in Black" (2012), the drama "Kill Your Darlings" (2013), and the rom-com "What If" (2013).

He later appeared in Judd Apatow's "Trainwreck" (2015) as the dog walker, costarred as Igor opposite James McAvoy in "Victor Frankenstein" (2015), and played Manny in the film "Swiss Army Man" (2016).

The actor has also appeared on TV series like Sky Arts 1's "A Young Doctor's Notebook" and TBS' "Miracle Workers."

Outside of film, Radcliffe's theater credits include roles in the 2011 revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," "The Cripple of Inishmaan," and "Endgame."

Radcliffe's was also in the Netflix

 interactive special "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend" (2020). 

                    Rupert Grint played Ron Weasley.

 Rupert Grint in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."          Warner Bros. Pictures

Rupert Grint played Ron Weasley, Harry's best friend at      Hogwarts and the youngest boy in the Weasley family.

 "Sorcerer's Stone" was Grint's first acting credit. 

 While filming the series, the English actor also appeared in   a few films, like "Cherrybomb" (2009

Rupert Grint is a successful actor

The same year that "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2" (2011) released in theaters, Grint appeared in Ed Sheeran's "Lego House" music video.

He went on to appear in films including "Into the White" (2012), "Charlie Countryman" (2013), "CBGB"(2013), and "Moonwalkers" (2015). 

Grint made his theater debut in the 2013 West End play "Mojo" and then had a leading role in the 2014 Broadway play "It's Only a Play" alongside acting giants Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane. 

Recently, Grint has found success on TV with roles on Netflix's "Sick Note," Crackle's "Snatch," and Apple TV Plus' "Servant."

Hermione Granger was brought to life by Emma Watson.

Emma Watson in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."                                             Warner Bros

Emma Watson played Hermione Granger, the top witch in her class and best friend to Ron and Harry.

"Sorcerer's Stone" was also Watson's first acting credit. 

In between filming "Harry Potter," Watson appeared in "Ballet Shoes" (2007) and voiced a character in "The Tale of Despereaux" (2008).

After the films wrapped, Watson returned to school and continued to act.

Emma Watson has starred in many films since "Harry Potter." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

In 2011, Watson announced that she would be studying at Brown University. She graduated in 2014 with a bachelor's in English literature.

While in school, Watson starred in a number of popular films, including "My Week With Marilyn" (2011), "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012), and "The Bling Ring" (2013).

In 2013, Watson also played herself in the Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg apocalyptic comedy, "This Is the End."

In 2017, the English actress starred as Belle in the Disney live-action remake of "Beauty and the Beast," and in 2019 she was part of the star-studded cast of Greta Gerwig's "Little Women."

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UPDATE (last December 21, 2021): HBO Max has released its first official trailer for the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special, and it will most likely have you in your feels.

The trailer shows Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint reunited with other cast members as they reminisce on their early days working together. “It’s a very heartwarming thing ’cause I’ve watched you grow up and I’ve seen kind of every stage of your life,” Grint tells Watson, who is later seen shedding a tear.

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts streams on HBO Max on January 1, 2022. Watch the official trailer above.

UPDATE (December 16, 2021): A month after the Harry Potter reunion with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint was confirmed, fans now get a sneak peek of the upcoming special.

HBO Max took to its official Instagram to share a photo of the cast all grown up. “A moment 20 years in the making,” read the caption, along with details of the special’s premiere date. “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: #ReturnToHogwarts is streaming on HBO Max New Year’s Day.”

See the first look of Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts and revisit the first official teaser below.

UPDATE (November 16, 2021): HBO Max has confirmed that a Harry Potter reunion is on the way. The special will reunite the famous Hogwarts trio: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

The episode will also feature other cast members from the eight Harry Potter films to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Filmmaker Chris Columbus will also be present during the reunion, which will “tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new, in-depth interviews and cast conversations,” as per the streaming platform.

No further details have been shared yet, so stay tuned as we learn more about the special. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts will release on HBO Max on January 1, 2022.            Set to premiere on HBO Max.

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