‘Harry Potter’ Actor Matthew Lewis Talks About The First Day Of Filming

Buy Me A Coffee

GET ON THE LIST - ICONICHIPSTER.COM

Receive daily posts plus list-exclusive content straight to your inbox:

We never spam.

Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis recently took a hilarious trip down memory lane, sharing some wild details about his first day on set.

In a new interview with People Magazine, the 34-year-old acting prodigy looked back to his early days playing the awkward but lovable Neville Longbottom at just 11 years old in the magical mayhem of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series.

Reflecting on his first attempt to ride a broomstick in 2001’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Matthew laughed, “I was absolutely petrified because the whole scene was centered around Neville. And let me tell you, it was literally just a broomstick they plopped me on and strapped me to. Talk about DIY wizardry!”

See also  Lisa Marie Presley Hated Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla' Movie

He went on to describe the zany setup: “So, they rigged this broomstick to a crane, then slapped the crane onto the back of a pickup truck and just zoomed around in circles at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. Can you imagine? It was like a magical merry-go-round gone bonkers!”

“They had these medieval contraptionsβ€”like something straight out of a wizard’s worst nightmare. One was a trebuchet with the broomstick attached, and it spun around like a corkscrew. And guess who was strapped to it? Yours truly, and my poor stuntman [David Holmes] too,” he added with a chuckle.

See also  Paapa Essiedu Rumored to Channel His Inner Snape for HBO's β€˜Harry Potter’ TV Series

Despite the chaotic start, Matthew reassured fans that safety was a priority…kind of. “I think they were just winging it back then,” he said, “but hey, we survived!”

“As the years went on, the tech got way cooler. By the later films, it was like broomstick riding had gone to wizarding grad school,” he joked, reflecting on the evolution of the movie magic.

See also  HBO Boss Shares New Update About 'Harry Potter' TV Series

With a hearty laugh, he wrapped up by marveling at the series’ enduring legacy, “It still means so much to people today. Who knew nearly falling off a broomstick would turn into something so epic?”

‘Harry Potter’ Actor Matthew Lewis Talks About The First Day Of Filming

Comments area

Sidebar

Must Read

Gigi Hadid vs. NYC Rats: A Battle for the Ages

Gigi Hadid is gorgeous, talented, and apparently now a...

Taylor Swift Adds More Canadian Tour Dates to ‘Eras Tour’

Taylor Swift is at it again! The 33-year-old "Cruel...

Ashley Tisdale And Husband Christopher French Welcome Their Second Child

Ashley Tisdale just dropped some massive newsβ€”she’s officially a...

Karla Sofia Gascon: From Golden Globes Glory to Trans Fairy Tale Fabulousness!

Karla Sofia Gascon, the fabulous star of Emilia Perez,...

Jared Leto Reveals Why He’s Not Attending Next Year’s Met Gala

Get ready to clutch your pearls because Jared Leto,...

Tom Holland Lands Juicy New Role in ‘The Partner’β€”Because Playing Spider-Man Just Wasn’t Stressful Enough

Tom Holland, our favorite web-slinger turned runaway-lawyer-heartthrob, is back...

Sarah Jessica Parker Left The Met Gala Early Because She Couldn’t Sit Down

Guess who made a blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance at the 2024...

You Might Also Like

‘The Agency’ Trailer Stars Michael Fassbender Getting Caught In A Web Of Lies

Michael Fassbender is back, and this time, he’s bringing...

Ashley Tisdale Reveals Whether She’s Still Friends With Vanessa Hudgens

Gather around, because it's time for the latest scoop...

‘Wicked’ Movie Soundtrack Tracklisting Revealed

Witches and wizards, hold onto your broomsticks because Wicked...

Kate Middleton Has “Closed the Door” on Reconciling With Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sass, Kate Middleton, is not exactly...

Kanye West and Bianca Censori Kick Off 2025 with a Sizzle!

Kanye West and Bianca Censori are strutting into 2025...

Jussie Smollett’s Conviction Flipped by Illinois Supreme Court – Plot Twist Alert!

The Illinois Supreme Court has officially overturned Jussie Smollett's...

Margot Robbie Shows Off Tiny Baby-Bump At Wimbledon

Margot Robbie made her grand re-entry into the public...

Kim Kardashian: My Family “Scammed the System” for Fame

Kim Kardashian, reigning queen of reality TV and founder...