Post-Harry Potter careers?

[Hagrid442]

If there is another thread on this somewhere, I apologize. I did searches, but didn't seem to come up with anything.

Anyway, knowing that many child actors often do not do much in the showbiz business upon maturity, what do you all suppose are the fates of Emma, Dan, Tom, and Rupert after the Harry Potter movies? It's unlikely that any of them will be in any Harry Potter movie after Goblet of Fire. So, will they move on to other things? Perhaps they'll do directing, producing, etc?

I, myself, think that Tom Felton will stay in the business, but probably in offscreen roles. Rupert I see having a career in comedy, but having nowhere near the success as the Harry Potter movies. Dan and Emma will, I believe, do nothing else ever again.

[Wab]

Hard to say. Dan had done work on TV before the Potter films while Rupert and Emma had no on-screen experience as far as I know.

Rupert's the only one who has done any filmwork outside HP since the series began (Thunderpants) while Dan has done some stage stuff.

If they stick out the series and it keeps to its time table they'll all be about 18 when the series ends.

Traditionally that's the age when most child actors hit a dull patch as they're too old to play kids (convincingly) and there are plenty of older actors who can play the gap years.

They'll also be handicapped by having people instantly associating them with the series.

[Auror Williamson]

I could see Dan staying in acting for a long while after the Harry Potter movies.

Dan shows potential, and I could see him doing bigger movies with action or drama.

Rupert seems to have a path in comedy. I see comedic movies in his future.

Emma, if she's smart, will stay in the movie industry. By far, Emma is the best performer of the trio, and has huge potential.

Tom, on the other hand, I think will become what Mikalay Culkin is today -- a nobody.


It's undeniable these fine young perofrmers will always be overshadowed by their roles playing the famous Harry Potter characters, sometimes for the better, and most times for the worse.

[remusjlupin1980]

Dan is becoming quite a film buff (I mean watching films by Francois Truffaut and Vittorio DeSica, I've never even HEARD of these people when I was his age!) so I think he has great shot at becoming a director if he doesn't pursue acting.

Emma is a natural actress. All she has to do is to find just that one role that would prove she could play more than Hermione.

As for Rupert, he could go either way. I see a bright future for him as a comedian.

Tom has stated he's more interested in fishing than acting at this time so I think he MAY retire, at least temporarily, from acting after Azkaban.

[enowonkenobi]

Dan is really enthusiastic about movies. I do see him continuing to act and possibly pursuing a directing career himself.

Rupert will be perfect for pursuing a career in comedy.

Tom has already had a rather distinguished film career. I think he will likely move on to something else.

Emma is a natural actress and by far does the best job among the trio. She has shown amazing talent for someone with no prior experience. If she stays in the industry, and does other movies and other roles, she will definitely grow into an awesome actress, not to mention a beautiful woman. I'm already comparing her to a future Natalie Portman or Anna Paquin. (as you can see I'm a big fan :D )

[Weatherby]

It's difficult to tell at this point. I've seen Radcliffe and Felton in films before HP but wasn't overly impressed with either of them.
I wish all of the children the best in anything they venture to do but I don't see myself following their careers with any interest.
As for the adult cast I've been a fan of a great deal of them anyway. :)

[Wab]

Of course, if they stay for the duration (and have good fnancial advisors) the young leads need never work again.

I agree with remusj Emma has the most screen presence.

[HPFFE]

Tom's said he wants to go into the fishing industry instead of acting-related jobs.

[firebolt2000]

I agree with everything Auror Williamson said. Rupert definitely has that funny streak to him, and I could absolutely see him doing more of a comedic movie than dramatic. I think Dan would fit more with the dramatic movies, as would Emma. Emma has a lot of potential and I think because she is so well known now, she will get lots of offers to star in more films. I really don't see any light for Tom though. I think the only thing I could really see him doing would be starring as a bad guy, since the part of Malfoy seems to fit him nicely.

[HollywoodBob]

While I see all of the kids continuing to act after the HP flicks, the one I see with the most potential is Emma Watson. While it's true she's a novice actor, shes a natural. She's also quite cute, and appears to be growing into an attractive young woman. All the kids seem to be lucky enough that they aren't getting the Culkin syndrome where as they get older they just get funnier looking. The trick will be for them to prevent being type cast in kids films after they're out of Hogwarts. :-)

-HollywoodBob

[thethirdman]

I doubt they'll all spend the rest of their lives as actors. If Dan's smart, he'll get into film school as soon as he's done with HP. I think he's got potential to be one of the next big actors. He seems to understand the way movies are made and the different approaches and techniques.

Emma, I think, will probably stay an actor. She just needs to make sure she's got a good agent. I don't think she should take a break after HP. She should stay in the spotlight and take some different roles...maybe some Indy work.

Rupert should try out stand up. He could make a good career out of it. If not, I bet he could get his own TV show. I think he plays well off other actors.

Tom...I think he should take a break and go to college. As long as he stays pretty, he'll always have a place in the acting world.

[kaitlyne]

I think they'll have a very decent shot at keeping their careers going. Partly becuase they are going to be older when the movies stop filming, but mostly because, if the movies remain as big as they are now, I would bet alot of people would want them simply because they have been in Harry Potter movies. While they will have to be careful not to be typecast, they are going to be a valuable commodity. Some of the lesser characters may have difficulty, but I would guess that the main ones will have a good chance at avoiding the rut. Also, they may decide to just take a break after the films, go to college like alot of child actors do, and often by the time they return to films there are more opportunities available to them. I could also definately see Dan directing films later on, but i surely see the main four continuing with their acting careers, they all have so much promise.

[rotsiepots]

The record is against child actors; there are very few of them who "make it" in the adult film industry. I'm not going to pass judgement on the Potter kids just yet, but if I was going by statistics alone I'd say the chance of them having a continuing career in the industry isn't good.

They'll probably be type-cast as Harry, Ron and Hermione for the rest of their lives. We'll have to wait and see, I suppose.

[Dragonfly the 2nd]

Dan will become a starpilot and will eventually save the universe from a smelly fate. Then he'll return to earth and fall into obscurity for several years, until he is saved by a distress call from a purple man named The Incredible Lkuh.

Rupert will get a talk show, be bitten by a radioactive slug, and become the Masked Vigilante, a superhero who, suprisingly, is not masked. His arch-enemy will, of course, be a rubber-band shooting kitten.

Emma will fall into a bottomless pit and eventually be elected Queen of the gophers once she reaches the bottom. After that, she'll get into a relationship with Richard Harris' grave and eventually chew her way to China.

Tom will go fishing one day and be swallowed by a whale. After the whale spits him out he'll start to learn how to play the electric triangle and join a band called "The Bigenjinks."

[miku_miku_kwi]

The record is against child actors; there are very few of them who "make it" in the adult film industry. I'm not going to pass judgement on the Potter kids just yet, but if I was going by statistics alone I'd say the chance of them having a continuing career in the industry isn't good.

They'll probably be type-cast as Harry, Ron and Hermione for the rest of their lives. We'll have to wait and see, I suppose.


That is probably what will happen. I can't remember who played Marsha in the "Brady Bunch", but after the show ended, she was always seen as Marsha and never got another role. After seven years of playing the same roles (if they do), I'm sure the main characters of Harry Potter will have a difficult time getting another role because of type-casting.

[daniel4hp]

No way of knowing what will happen to them. As Row said, the odds are against them...

Tom has indicated that he wants to pursue fishing, so while I think he could be a good actor, he doesn't seem particularly interested, at this point, at least, in pursuing that career.

Dan has stated an interest in directing, and I think that if he stays in the movie industry, this is his best bet. He seems reasonably intellegent and is interested in films, as well as having experience with sets. However, his acting, at least to date, is sufficiently poor that I don't think he has much of a career up that path.

Rupert is not a natural actor, and at least so far, has shown little tallent beyond that of normal individuals. Nor do I see him as being a director. I doubt Rupert will continue in acting or in any part of the industry, although I could be wrong.

Emma could be a very good actress if she kept working at it and was interested. She has potential, and if this was developped, I can see her acting as an adult. Again, the chances of this happening are slim, but I do think she has some tallent.

As Rotsiepots also said, it is quite likely they will always be Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and either in or out of the movie industry, I cannot see this as a good thing from their point of view. I think that, from a career point of view, they probably should have left with Columbus, and certainly shouldn't continue after PoA. However, since it appears that they are doing Goblet of Fire, I hope, for their sakes, they stop at that point. The more they do, the less chance they will have to do other things, and the more likely they are to only limit their future opportunities and mean that they may never be taken seriously again.

[Wab]

The record is against child actors; there are very few of them who "make it" in the adult film industry. I'm not going to pass judgement on the Potter kids just yet, but if I was going by statistics alone I'd say the chance of them having a continuing career in the industry isn't good.

They'll probably be type-cast as Harry, Ron and Hermione for the rest of their lives. We'll have to wait and see, I suppose.
I wouldn't say few (actually the odds have improved because so many burnt out) but I can think of quite a few child/teen stars who made it on and off camera.

Ron Howard, Liz Taylor, Jodie Foster, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Natalie Portman, Claire Danes, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicole Kidman, Alyson Hannigan, Drew Barrymore, Russell Crowe, Kylie Minogue, Guy Pearce, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood.

[thethirdman]

I wouldn't say few (actually the odds have improved because so many burnt out) but I can think of quite a few child/teen stars who made it on and off camera.

Ron Howard, Liz Taylor, Jodie Foster, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Natalie Portman, Claire Danes, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicole Kidman, Alyson Hannigan, Drew Barrymore, Russell Crowe, Kylie Minogue, Guy Pearce, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood.

A good point, even though you forget Leonardo DiCaprio. But it's those Gary Colemans and Macully Culkins (sp?) that everyone seems to remember. And some of those child stars have had their hard periods and dry spells. Remember Drew Barrymore's drug problem? Even Jodi Foster took time away from acting to go to college.

It's really hard to call a child actor's fate. Some fade away, some crossover, some crash and burn and some make surprise comeback. As for the HP quartet, I'm hoping that they'll reach the top of whatever field or profession they go into.

[nine3/4]

Weatherby wrote:
I've seen Radcliffe and Felton in films before HP but wasn't overly impressed with either of them.
Not every actor had a sterling start. Merryl Streep was awful in the Holocaust (TV), Vanessa Redgrave was cringe-worthy in Camelot. Somehow, their stenchy beginnings didn't hurt them on their way to greatness. Who knows where these HP actors will be destined: starry heavens or the pits.

As for child-actor-to-adult-actor transistion, what's the statistics on British child actors? British actors seem to have long shelf-lives. For some reasons, they just don't disappear (ie Ben kingsley, Jeremy Irons, etc). It might be true for UK child actors as well. Dan, Emma, Rup might end up as Sir Dan, Dame Emma or Sir Rupert for their longevity in the performance arts.

Rupert: with a bit of gruffiness in his voice, I can see him do detective or police stories, whether on tv or in films. He's suited for light comedy romance, if he keeps that charming smile of his.

Emma Watson will probably try the greener pastures in the US. Her over-the-top articulation onsreen reminds me a lot of American TV hosts (high-energy personalities like Oprah). With the Brit accent, she'll charm the US audience to no end.

Tom Felton...he might ditch acting, which I doubt. He'll find a niche in the movies, and probably escape stereotyping. His good-looks help. I wish he can incorporate his singing talent (at least that's what i heard). I would love to see him in movie musicals, perhaps play Marius in a musical film version of Les Miserables.

Daniel Radcliffe. I have no problem seeing him do Shakespeare, or period piece or epic film. His asset is his voice (not to mention his looks and his parents' connection to the film industry), and he'll continue to be a leading man. But school seems very important for him, and I think he'll take a break from acting, then return. Somewhere down the road, he'll be reunited with Emma, because a lot of people already fashioned these two as future movie couple...what studio wouldn't pass that up. :rolleyes:

Devon Murphy...now he might surprise us and be the biggest HP star of all.... :)

[rotsiepots]

I wouldn't say few (actually the odds have improved because so many burnt out) but I can think of quite a few child/teen stars who made it on and off camera.

Ron Howard, Liz Taylor, Jodie Foster, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Natalie Portman, Claire Danes, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicole Kidman, Alyson Hannigan, Drew Barrymore, Russell Crowe, Kylie Minogue, Guy Pearce, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood.

It depends on your definition of "child star" I suppose. I barely classify half of your list as falling into the "child star" category (especially Russell Crowe who got his first film gig at 21). It's all down to interpretation, but for every Jodie Foster, Elizabeth Taylor or Christina Ricci there are bucket loads of Macaulay Culkins, Corey Haims or Gary Colemans.

Anyway, back on topic, whatever the HP kids decide to do I just hope they're successful. The wheel of fame is a fickle one and hopefully they can just choose a career that makes them happy.

[Weatherby]

Posted by nine3/4]
Not every actor had a sterling start.

Yes I'm aware of this. I wasn't judging the projects themselves. I rather enjoyed David Copperfield being a huge Bob Hoskins fan. :D
I also enjoyed the tv series Second Sight starring Clive Owen that Tom Felton appeared in. :D
I tend to be fair and watch the actors themselves. Sometimes a great actor can be in a shoddy film or vice versa.

I think child actors can make the transition - look at Evan Rachel Wood , Scarlett Johanseen and Ludivine Saginier. They weren't high profile though so it wasn't as tough on them as it was for Drew Barrymore to make it as an adult actress.
But I think if they stick with it and do quality projects they can. Daniel Radcliffe may have an eye for better projects than Rupert Grint. I'm not sure if he has the range though to pull them off.
I'm more fond of Emma Watson myself. I cringe while watching some of her acting but she's made great strides. I'm impressed when someone works hard. I'm more willing to give them a chance.

[FlyingPhoenix]

The only two you could compaire with this kids are: Drew Barymore, Culkin and River Phoenix.

Sorry if you don't know River Phoenix he is already dead and there does exist just one or 2 movies as he was adult. Anyway he was very popular as child. He had some very very good chance to become a great actor.

But by Rupert,Dan and Emma is it very different they play in a run in one of the most succesfully movies of all time. Its not to compare "E.T." though it was to that time the most succesful movie of all time. But the different is we have year 2003 this is after 1998 where the movies started to be bigger, succesfuller and the actors get more and more attention. 1982 wasn't it like that the one who got the most attention was E.T.
But here is the spotlight at Dan after that Emma and than Rupert. If someone can step out of it its Tom. He is not that much in the spotlight and he has a history before HP. How was it "Anna and the King" or "Patriot" this are two big movies this can't you say about the other three.
I know Dan was in a movie but mind you it wasn't that successfully. I do think that Toms performance in this two movies was not at all bad. If you think they were stars like Jodi Foster one of the best actress our time and Mel Gibson. Still I can remember that guy in this movies.

Emma could become a very good actress but for this she needs to watch out for little movie projects. Not the big studios. Rather some dramas like Nicole Kidman did it after Moulin Rouge, or Kate Winslet after Titanic. Off course a role where you not at all thinks at Hermione Granger. Its hard, really. But its possible.

In my opinion does she really step out of this trio and we might see in PoA much more about this.

Dan does already some stuff byside of HP and thats not a bad thing to start on stage.

I think if we hear from them again than its Dan, Emma and Tom. About Rupert I'm not sure for that we should wait till PoA because after COS I can't imagine that he plays a serious Ron who actuelly yells.
A moody Harry no problem, a stressed Hermione again no problem but a yelling, tempered Ron after this in COS? Sure it was CC who did this movie and I do think its because of him that we didn't saw what potential they have. And I think they have a lot. I never saw so many kids on screen with so much talent.

[Guardian Angel]

I could see Rupert as a comedian. He does have that 'something' to make me smile.

Dan - well... he has the big popularity already and I expect he'll get a lot of invitings for playing in other movies after HP.

I remember watching Felton in one movie, but he wasn't very exponated in it... maybe he was just a kid then.

If Emma does not continue with acting, she would definitely be good at modelling. I mean, a lot of photos of her show she knows how to pose. Then again, that might signify she's ready to become a movie diva.

As most of you guys said, I wish them all luck in what ever they choose to do after HP movies! :)

[Wab]

It depends on your definition of "child star" I suppose. I barely classify half of your list as falling into the "child star" category (especially Russell Crowe who got his first film gig at 21). It's all down to interpretation, but for every Jodie Foster, Elizabeth Taylor or Christina Ricci there are bucket loads of Macaulay Culkins, Corey Haims or Gary Colemans.

Anyway, back on topic, whatever the HP kids decide to do I just hope they're successful. The wheel of fame is a fickle one and hopefully they can just choose a career that makes them happy.
I put anyone who had appeared professionally before 16 as a child/teen actor/actress.

Russell Crowe made his acting debut in the television series Spyforce when he was six, got his first band and made his film debut at 18.

Nicole Kidman: 16 (the upper limit in my books)
Kirsten Dunst: 7
Joshua Jackson: 13
Natalie Portman: 13
Claire Danes: 11
Sarah Michelle Gellar: 6
Alyson Hannigan: 14
Drew Barrymore: 3
Kylie Minogue: 8
Sean Astin: 10
Elijah Wood: 8

Only missed out with Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce.

[rotsiepots]

There's a difference, however, between acting as a child and being a "child star". Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint were internationally famous by their 11th birthdays. I doubt the same could be said about the majority of your list (with the exception, perhaps, of Drew Barrymore, Elijah Wood and Kirsten Dunst). Most of their "breakthrough" roles came as adults.

Anyway, let's get back on topic.

[Jillstar03]

I think Rupert would probably stay on in acting and film for a while after HP, as he has already been in a few films like "Thunderpants"
Dan, I can imagine going onto theatre work by taking part in some Shakespeare and 19th - 20th Century Dramas.
Tom has already stated i think that he wants to go into the fishing career, and be a top fisherman.
As for Emma, I'm not sure, I can sadly imagine her applying for another role in films, but getting turned down :sad:

[Dragonfly the 2nd]

Emma is going to be an actress. She's the best one out of all of em. She's just...really talented. And kinda cute, too. And that's really all you need to hit it big in the movie business. Lol.

[Zachary1993]

A lot of child actors use drugs. I hope they don't. They seem too smart for that but others have and they let us down. THey will probably do not so big movies or by the time they are older we will not hear anymore of them.

[Courtz]

Dan has the charm to be in a romantic comedy. Or perhaps an epic film, films that are Oscar winners. Dan's good enough to have a few Oscars in his cabinet as well.

Rupert is more of a comedian, definitely. And is probably headed for more of the teen comedies, I think. I just think he's someone that can't act as a serious character.

Emma is more of the romantic movie type again. She's good enough for an Oscar also. But I can't really see her doing any comedies.

Tom I can imagine in horror movies and thrillers. The blonde hair is made for it. But if not, he should stick to his fishing.

[Larna]

They may go on to other things, but they will never live up to this success and it will hold them back. They will forever be known as the 'Harry Potter kids', and it just won't work. Its like hilarious comedians trying to act in a serious drama- it is very, very rare for this to be pulled off. Most of the time, you just watch and wonder when they're gonna be funny again.

I mean honestly, imagine watching Emma in any movie... will you EVER not see her as Hermione? No! You'll sit there, inserting appropriate Harry Potter lines into the dialouge. Unfortunately, this is too much of a good thing, and I think they're doomed. Its a shame, really- I just hope they don't ride the fame train forever... It would be awful to see Dan years from now, still being Harry.

I think this will devastate Emma the most in the long run.

[swishandflick]

I think that it’s very hard to continue your career after being in such a high profile movie. Especially since Dan, Rupert, Emma and Tom all don't really command all that much celebrity. In the Harry Potter online community they may be huge; but as far as the overall Hollywood
"A-List"; I don't think that they quite cut it. Part of the reason is that they don't live in Hollywood. But, maybe that is what they want in which case it doesn't matter that they don't have "Hilary Duff" type fame.

As far as their actual acting careers go:

Dan: From the interviews that I have read, Dan actually seems like an artsy-type who wants to get involved in a variety of projects and has a good head on his shoulders. He seems very realistic in terms of his career (he once said that he might not do all the hp films because he could get "too tall or too spotty"). I think that this comes from looking and learning at past career outcomes of child stars and looking at where you as the celebrity fit in. I think that Dan's intelligence could make him as successful as he wants to be. That is, he might not be the next Tom Cruise, but that doesn't mean that he won't make good films. I see his path as film school, possibly starting a band, directing movies, and staring in some independent films that don't get enough credit :).

Emma: I'm not sure if it’s her immaturity at her young age, but I don't see Emma Watson as an…er…intellectual (see her “Warning: Babe” sign on her trailer door). I think that she wants the Britney Spears type of career. I predict that we will see her on the cover of Maxim in a few years (gives a loud groan in advance) and possibly star in some silly obnoxious romantic comedy (like Gigli). If she’s smart…she will fade out gracefully after these horrible movies. But, if she follows down the path that I most fear she might start to market some random beauty products, make some appearances at trade shows, and star in a really horrible movie like Showgirls (eww).

Rupert: Hmmm.,…the toss up for me at least. He seems to be the most ambitious out of the group. He has taken the initiative to be in two movies since his Harry Potter career started. But; I don’t think that this ambition will necessarily take him to where he wants to go. I think that what he wants is sort of to be a B-List actor. Not huge, but definitely looking for some recognition. I think that he might become a stand up comedian and have most of his material coming from his roles in the hp movies (I can see the broken wand jokes now…). Or, he might try his hand at Screenplay writing; but in comedies not serious films like Dan. After whatever he does, a monumental movie might come along in which he gets incredibly lucky and obtains the part. Sort of like how the guy from the movie Rudy got a part in The Lord of the Rings movies. If not, he will be wise and start a family and live in a quaint little house in Sussex. :)

[kaitlyne]

I don't think it's fair to say that they will never reach the same level of success. While Harry Potter might be the most popular films they make, success comes from alot more than just popularity. I feel that they will continue to improve their abilities and that they can make films that are just as good if not better than Harry Potter later on. I just think the biggest thing they will have to overcome is being typecast in the roles.

[thethirdman]

I don't think it's fair to say that they will never reach the same level of success. While Harry Potter might be the most popular films they make, success comes from alot more than just popularity. I feel that they will continue to improve their abilities and that they can make films that are just as good if not better than Harry Potter later on. I just think the biggest thing they will have to overcome is being typecast in the roles.

Agreed. What's really the most important is that they're happy with their careers. Even if they don't stay famous, they should be able to look back later and feel good about what they did.

...I was going to say more and now I can't remember.

[Fleur du mal]

Does anybody remember Corey Haim (and is YOUNGER than 24)? Just kidding. :lol:
I read an interview with Tom Felton (long time ago, he might already have changed his mind), and I really liked the attitude, saying that he would stop acting at a certain age and learn something else.
That's just reasonable, I mean, if it happens, it will happen anyway, the big carreer, the big success. But it's good to be prepared that it might NOT happen as well, to soothe the downfall and the disappointment.
I have a bunch of friends who are musicians, and although I find them, being my friends, terribly talented and so on, I also appreciate it very much that they all do something else as well, just in case the talent scouts never pay attention... you know what I mean. Being talented and ambitious doesn't lead to a big carreer automatically, and talking about Hollywood - how many actors from abroad, who were very successful in their home countries, failed the big thing in Hollywood? And even a big carreer in theatre, for example, might be considered as a step backwards compared to the fame all the kids from the HP movies face nowadays.
Funny enough, I guess it's rather the side characters that will make it. Their faces aren't "branded", I mean, I cannot imagine Rupert in any other part than Ronald Weasley, I'm sorry. But for example those two boys who play Crabbe and Goyle, they're good in my opinion, and even though their faces are recognisable, they're not as hopelessly linked to HP as the main actors.

[RJBradbrook]

i agree that Rupert could have a career in comedy, but i disagree about the others. i think that Emma was by far the best actor of the 4 in PoA and will have a bright futre. i think that Tom will fade once the HP movies are done and i fear that Dan looks to much like Harry Potter for him to be successful as anything else. i think he might suffer from the horrid "typecasting" that effects many actors.

[honeycombe]

I see Dan as going into directing or producing too (isn't his dad one of the producers of HP?). I doubt he'll continue acting.

Rupert will try but its hard to tell how far he'll get. In my opinion he's the most down to earth and he's smart enough to keep himself to himself. I somehow see him as a bit shy (see rupert shunted thread) and so dunno about stand up comedy but definitely see him in a comedy movie (the new ginger Hugh Grant?)

I think emma can act but i think she's sometimes a bit forced, but whether that's her just 'being hermione' is hard to tell. She is pretty and will probably get offered parts, i think the main thing she has to concentrate on is getting through the acting for fame thing or proving herself, and instead try to put everything into one amazing role so people think 'wow'. at the moment i go ans see the hp movies and i don't really believe them. i sit there knowing i'm watching a movie, rather than believing its happening. rupert for me is the only one who gives a genuine performance.

With tom, i like the fact he'd give it up to be a fisherman and having him said that it would be really ironic if he turns out to be the most successful. like i said he's concentrating on the ating NOT the fame - that's really important.

Whatever their futures, i wish them good luck.

[Reamus755]

well i dunno, i wasn't impressed with dan's performance in the first two films, maybe it was just the role he had to play...being totally lost/clueless in the wizarding world :P although i was impressed with his performance in PoA, much better :P

Ruperts been doin good stuff, got talent, i see him goin far, although he doesn't seem to like the fame, few interviews/appearences and such.

Emma, can't say enough about the girl. I think she's got talent and massive potential, not to mention looks :) She seems to like the acting and she is the one of the three that i see going on with this career 100%

They're all great in the HP films tho, props to them :)

[harripottrfreek]

I think they may all continue acting, but I see Dan working more behind the scenes as a writer/producer/dircetor type someone. Dan is a good actor but I hope his role as Harry doesnt kill futurn roles for him (look at Mark Hamill *sp* for Star Wars)

Rupert and Emma I think will have the best time as actors...they are both great and have potential

Tom will keep acting if he wants to...he has already been in some movies before HP so he may just keep doing little stuff and then I think he may also go behind the scenes ... I see more of a producer, but who knows

Good luck to all of them after HP

[momentary_grace]

What are you all talking about? After the series, it's obvious they all will become full-fledged wizards (after Hogwarts, mind you) and they will most likely work for the Ministry, or perhaps become Aurors ;). Seriously though, I also wish them good luck. I agree with most in saying that HP will be a hard thing to get away from -- more worse for Dan, Rupert and Emma then anyone, and between the three I think it is worse for Dan.

[wannabeweasley]

This thread is a tad bit old, but I just was reading about the reports on GoF filming on mugglenet and it got me thinking.

Many people talk about the difficult transistion for child actors to make it as adult actors, but I'm not sure if the role of their parents was ever brought up in this thread. From the report on the GoF set, it seems like Dan's dad is stepping in alot - asking the crew to block the view of Dan from the bystanders and dragging Dan to his car before he could wave to his fans. I wonder how this will affect Dan ???(I think Macully Culkin had serious problems with his parents) Dan has always seemed like an intelligent kid in interviews but I hope his father doesn't mess up the environment on the set so much that he develops a bad reputation in the filmmaking community.

On another note, the eagerness of Emma Watson to acknowledge her fans on the GoF shoot gave me a positive impression of her cooping with stardom. I personally see her as a better actor than Dan, but besides from that, I think she has shown her ability to handle the celebrity that comes with her high profile job. I think this will come to be increasingly important as the actors attempt to do future projects post-hp.

Rupert generally seems unaffected by the fame and seems to dislike the spotlight. I definitely think this is cool...but it might eventually lead to him falling out of showbusiness soon after hp. I think his laid back nature will require some recovery time before trying to do anything big post-hp. But then, there's always the possibility, that he could come back with a bang 5 years later in some high-quality, Oscar worthy performance.

I do wish the best for all three of my favorite young trio. I just came out of reading those reports with a bad taste in my mouth about Dan's father. Did anyone else feel the same way? Or does anyone think the parent's of child actors are inherently evil? Didn't everyone think it was cute how Emma was so enthusiastic for her fans?

[dementorskiss]

They're all great actors, and it would be really horrible if they didn't get recognized after HP. Though there is a good chance that will happen. Everyone will only think of them as Harry, Ron, Hermione or Draco. Look at what happened to the cast of Star Trek! Those guys can't do much of anything else because they're always thought of as they're Star Trek Personas. Hopefully such a fate won't befall any of the HP actors.... it'd be horrible if all they could end up doing is show up Harry Potter conventions for the rest of their lives!! Though it would be kind-of funny for 60-year-old Harry Potter to show up at events!!!

[londonknight]

I think that they are done with anything significant. I just don't see them as extraordinary actors. Granted they are young, and there are many actors who have limited talent and go on to make long careers, but I just cannot see the child actors being one of them. They will get by, and have the odd top billing in decent films, but I don't think that anything significant will come out of these roles. The big ones are always killers to many careers. Unless you are working with other things on the side, or have already established yourself, then they can do a lot of harm.

[Fool]

They may go on to other things, but they will never live up to this success and it will hold them back. They will forever be known as the 'Harry Potter kids', and it just won't work. Its like hilarious comedians trying to act in a serious drama- it is very, very rare for this to be pulled off. Most of the time, you just watch and wonder when they're gonna be funny again.

I mean honestly, imagine watching Emma in any movie... will you EVER not see her as Hermione? No! You'll sit there, inserting appropriate Harry Potter lines into the dialouge. Unfortunately, this is too much of a good thing, and I think they're doomed. Its a shame, really- I just hope they don't ride the fame train forever... It would be awful to see Dan years from now, still being Harry.

I think this will devastate Emma the most in the long run.



Harrison Ford managed to get over being both Han Solo and Indiana Jones.

It's not something you can't get past, it's just difficult. :)

[remusjlupin1980]

I see Dan as going into directing or producing too (isn't his dad one of the producers of HP?).

No, he isn't. Mark Radcliffe and Daniel Radcliffe are NOT related.

[honeycombe]

Originally posted by Fool
Harrison Ford managed to get over being both Han Solo and Indiana Jones.

It's not something you can't get past, it's just difficult.
That's true.

The thing is with the hp kids emma or rupert or tom (as their roles aren't as big as dan's) should perhaps step out of the movies NOW ( i don't mean leave by the way - just thought it might come out wrong!) and do something else (like rupert with thunderpants) because then slowly they'd be moving into other roles and getting more experience and the issue of type-casting will be less of a blow to everyone.

[morgiana]

If any of the actors completes all 7 movies They won't have to worry about what to do next. They can invest and never work again.

Most child/teen stars simply vanish when their series or movie(s) is over. Some start new and vital careers; Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, John Travolta, the Olsen Twins to name a few.

There are lots of opportunities out there. I hope that whatever course each actor choses is the one that will bring them the most happiness.

[Gryffindorgod]

Emma: I'm not sure if it’s her immaturity at her young age, but I don't see Emma Watson as an…er…intellectual (see her “Warning: Babe” sign on her trailer door)

Oh, give her a break. She's only 14, I dread to think what people would think of me if they saw the things I had on my walls at 14.

it seems like Dan's dad is stepping in alot - asking the crew to block the view of Dan from the bystanders and dragging Dan to his car before he could wave to his fans. I wonder how this will affect Dan ???(I think Macully Culkin had serious problems with his parents) Dan has always seemed like an intelligent kid in interviews but I hope his father doesn't mess up the environment on the set so much that he develops a bad reputation in the filmmaking community.


Ahhh well I can see where his dad is coming from. His young son shot to stardom very quickly and now has fans all over the world desperate to see/touch/talk to his son. I don't have children myself but I do have younger sisters and a brother, one of my sisters is the same age as Emma and if she was in Emma's position I think I'd be protecting her in the same way as Dan's dad.

[TxMagnolia]

I thought I read somewhere, that Tom isn't planning on continuing with his acting career after the HP series, and is instead doing anything that involves his fishing career.
As for Dan, Rupert, and Emma, I don't really see anything else for them, I think it will always be hard for them to live down being Harry, Ron, and Hermione. That's how they will always be known.

[APoetsInstinct]

In my own opinion, I think the only one who has any real possibility after HP is Emma. Not that she's any better of an actor but roles would be alot easier for her to come by that wouldn't be quite as typecast. But, that's just my opinion.

[Kimmetje]

I indeed think that Emma will get more roles after HP as she is the most famous HP character in the US for the movies as you see her in mags all the teim in stuff so I think she might be going home with an oscar someday as she is really good at acting (I like Lindsey Lohan as well). I don't think that Dan or Rupert will get more jobs after HP as they have a bit too Harry Potter face while Emma can look totally not Hermione-ish.

[honeycombe]

no offence but emma will have to improve her acting alot to win an oscar.

[morgan le fay]

I'd like to see the kids just have normal lives after finishing HP. The films changed their lives so much that It'd be a nice change to be normal, beautiful adults afterwards. If any of them were to continue, I'd hope it were Emma. Although if acting is what they want to do, then I wish them the best of luck in pursuing to keep it alive. I think that if they were to stick with acting, it may be best to take a few years off first.

(IMO, Dan and Rupert aren't very good actors (don't kill me!) so I don't see them doing too much else, unless they improve a lot.)

[Gippal]

Ha ha. Finally, I read through this entire thread and now it's my turn to post. :]

First...

No, he isn't. Mark Radcliffe and Daniel Radcliffe are NOT related.

I totally did not know that, considering I'm a Harry Potter newbie. I really thought they were related. :rotfl:

Anyways, reading through this thread, I was reminded of this show I saw on VH1 called Child Star Babylon (I think that's what it was called; I saw it a month ago) and it was about the history of child stars (mostly TV actors from back in the day ;)]and their history after that, like death, crimes, drugs, or making it big [they only mentioned one child star making it big, it was Danny Bonaducci from The Partridge Family]. They also showed this one kid rapper, who is managed by his dad, on the show. While watching this I was constantly thinking about the future of the HP cast, but quickly shaking my head and didn't linger upon it until now.

Dan will probably end up as the Mark Hamill of our generation, not unless he pursues a music career and actually does well, which will be cool. Being a behind the scenes guy sounds like a good idea as well, so he'll probably end up like Ron Howard. :D I really don't have much to say about his future.

Ron, I definitely see him doing comedies with his facial expressions.

Now, as for Emma, in my opinion she's a very good actor for her age, quite experienced really (I don't know much about acting, so sue me. :P). I respect her alot for what she does (and being down to earth in the process and taking time to talk to a fan ;)) [I also respect the others as well.]. I definitely see her in other movies in the future, taking in the character, doing one take [lol @ One Take Watson].

I have nothing to say about Tom though, since nearly everyone who posted on this thread said he wanted to go with a fishing career.

I wish them all the luck in the future and hopefully won't go on a downward to spiral like most of the child actors. =\

[emerald eyes]

Harrison Ford managed to get over being both Han Solo and Indiana Jones.

It's not something you can't get past, it's just difficult. :)

Harrison Ford made it past but Mark Hamill sure didn't! :rotfl:

I really wonder if they will go on to do any major roles after HP. I kinda agree with what many other have said that none to the trio is the best at acting yet. They are getting better but still have quite a ways to go.

[Sorcha]

You're right. They may have a few roles, but they may be typecast. However, it's not like Dan needs to ever work again anyway ;)