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JULY 1, 2009 at 7:29 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Los Angeles Times
To continue their coverage for the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince the LA Times have a new interview
with Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) in which he talks about being a fan of the books, working on the films and encounters with fans.
You're filming or about to film Deathly Hallows, and Stuart Craig said the films have always been dark, but how do you feel about the films' increasing darkness?
ML: There has been an element of darkness all the way through. You have this evil element in Voldemort, a sort of ultimate evil all the way through. But the previous films have always had a sort of happy ending and they all develop friendship and love, and it started to get -- towards 5 and now 6 -- where the happy endings were not so easy. And especially here in the Half-Blood PrinceI will say one thing about Half-Blood PrinceWhat kind of things do you want to do/do you see yourself doing when Deathly Hallows is done? I know that's a while away, though.
ML: Yeah, well, I've been acting since I was 5. I really don't know what I would do without it, so I guess that's what I want to do! Just to continue down this road as long as I can. But I know it's a business where there's no guarantees, so I'm prepared for that ... I applied for University and I'd like to do film study and philosophy ... so I'll just carry on at this [acting] for five or six years, and if that doesn't work out, I can always go back to University and get another job. But for now, [acting's] my 100% focus.
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Witch
Points: 869
flaumfeder says:
First to post? Boy, but he looks grown up! Loved the interview! And I didn't know he had that much acting experience... wow.
Posted Jul 1, 2009 at 7:50 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
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Chogiiiirl says:
Enjoyed reading the interview! Glad that he likes acting so much, he makes a great Neville.
Posted Jul 1, 2009 at 9:08 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Wow! He looks so grown up. Great interview. It is amazing how these young actors have grown up before our eyes.
Posted Jul 1, 2009 at 11:03 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
SoccerChick22 says:
I love the picture, he looks so grown up! Interesting interview though.
Posted Jul 1, 2009 at 11:42 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
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Arika Granger Malfoy says:
yayyy for Matt! :D
I love him, hehe.
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Posted Jul 1, 2009 at 12:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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Elza Black says:
Hmm. Neville suddenly looks, well like he could cut off a snake's had with a sword. Great picture, very interesting.
Go Matt.
Posted Jul 1, 2009 at 12:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I really liked that interview and I agree with him in that I wish they had done the scene from OotP where Neville is at St. Mungo's visiting his parents. That would have been a great scene, it's a shame they left it out. I didn't realize he had been acting since he was 5. That's a long time and I think the bit where the fan told his mother, "Thank you for giving birth to him" was hilarious! I love the picture of him, he looks so grown up and handsome!
Posted Jul 1, 2009 at 1:01 PM EST
Head Girl
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Maggie_ says:
Oh great, love the photo, he looks really different!
Posted Jul 1, 2009 at 2:31 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
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ILoveHP! says:
Cool. I hope he gets a nice career after Harry Potter. His Lewis vs. Cuzzy videos are funny!
Posted Jul 2, 2009 at 12:34 AM EST
Witch
Points: 670
draconifors says:
Hes starting to look kinda hot! sorta xD
Posted Jul 2, 2009 at 1:26 AM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3674
Hecate3fold says:
Yes, I can see Matt as a philosopher, or possibly doing roles that require him to play that part.
My but he's grown!
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jul 2, 2009 at 3:53 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1733
Aura Cooper says:
Nice to hear how dedicated he is to the role. Of course...you can see it clearly in his acting. He should definitely do his best to keep acting. But smart of him to stay realistic about it. :D
Posted Jul 2, 2009 at 11:47 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 786
Rudeboy2025 says:
These LA Times interviews have been great!
Posted Jul 3, 2009 at 5:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
WoW!Interesting interview.Matthew,Matthew,Matthew....man,I can't help it he looks mature and HOT!
Posted Jul 5, 2009 at 2:41 AM EST
Witch
Points: 549
wendelinDewyrd says:
Matthew's a cool guy - I love how he can relate to Neville.
Posted Jul 5, 2009 at 6:56 PM EST