Life After Harry Potter

Actually, come to think of it, I'm not quite sure that is the appropriate title for this entry because J.K. Rowling is still immersed in Harry Potter-related works. However, it gets the point across; now that the books have all been written and the movies have been filmed, what are J.K. Rowling and cast members doing?

Seeing as I cannot possibly write about every single actor in the movie series, I have picked out a few of the more popular ones: Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Emma Watson (Hermione), Rupert Grint (Ron), and Tom Felton (Draco). Should any of you have more actor requests, or other personal information you'd like for me to find, I would be happy to look into research on them!

J.K. Rowling

To start, J.K. has had quite a lot of work on her plate since the filming of Deathly Hallows Part 2. In June 2011, a few months after filming stopped, she announced her work on Pottermore, the website where all electronic Harry Potter downloads and further works with the series would be concentrated. As I have already spent an entire entry on that subject, however, I will leave it at that. Since this project is one that has just recently been opened up for the world to use, she still has her hands full with that.

Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe, age 22 now, has been quite busy as well with acting since he finished filming Deathly Hallows Part 2.  This year, he played J. Pierrepont Finch in the Broadway production How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.  The show will end January 1 2012. He is also working on The Woman in Black, a thriller movie based on the novel by Susan Hill, which is set to release in February in both the UK and the US. Radcliffe plays the main character of Arthur Kipps, a lawyer who is haunted with visions. Also coming up a little later, Radcliffe will star in an indie comedy called The Amateur Photographer, whose release date is unknown as of now.

Personally, Radcliffe maintains a close friendship with Emma Watson and Tom Felton.

Emma Watson

Emma Watson, age 21, has not only been working on acting roles, but has been busy in other industries. Since finishing Deathly Hallows Part 2, she was cast a role in the movie My Week With Marilyn, due to release in the US Nov. 4. In Marilyn, Watson plays a minor role of a wardrobe assistant who goes on a few dates with the main character, Colin Clark. Now she is working on The Perks of Being a Wallflower, which will release sometime in 2012.

Other than acting, Watson was a model for Lancôme in March 2011. She also currently works for People Tree, a Fair Trade fashion brand.

School-wise, Watson has decided to continue her studies. This year she is studying at Worcester College, Oxford, and next year she will complete her final year at Brown University in Rhode Island.

Rupert Grint

Rupert Grint, age 23, is also still working as an actor after Deathly Hallows Part 2. Grint will be playing the role of Private Robin “Smithy” Southey Smith in the upcoming movie Comrade. Filming began in March 2011, and it will be released sometime in 2012. Also being released in 2012 is Eddie the Eagle, in which he plays Eddie Edwards.

This past August, Grint shot a photo shoot with Tom Felton for Band of Outsiders fashion label.

Personally, Grint maintains a close friendship with Emma Watson.

Tom Felton

Tom Felton, age 24, has not been as easily spotted in the film world since finishing Deathly Hallows Part 2. Released a mere month after the last Harry Potter film was Rise of the Planet of the Apes, in which Felton played Dodge Landon. Since then, he has worked on the thriller The Apparition as Patrick, one of the starring roles. The film was released in early September. Also, Felton is working on From the Rough,  playing Edward, a lower-class British youth. This movie's release date has yet to be determined.

As mentioned above, Tom Felton shot a photoshoot with Rupert Grint for the fashion label Band of Outsiders this August.


Well, seeing as I have completed my blog a little earlier than expected, I hope to receive some feedback from you! I will be more than willing to look further into each actor/actress, as well as look into different actors/actresses by request.

Coming up next...
I will continue along with actors, but in a more editorial fashion; I will compare and contrast the two actors who played Dumbledore in the movie series. Any thoughts? Please let me know!