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TheHarry Potterfilms based on the novels by J.K. Rowling has gained cult status among audiences across the world. The films also made Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint bonafide stars who became synonymous with their famous characters.
Over 8 films, the young actors literally grew up on set and formed a close bond not just with each other, but also with the various actors in the ensemble which included many reputed stars. Radcliffe was so enamored with one accomplished actor that he even wrote her a love letter at the end of filming.
Daniel Radcliffe Had A Massive Crush On Helena Bonham Carter
TheHarry Potterfilms were memorable not only for fans around the world, but also for the actors who developed a close bond of friendship over 8 films. While Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson expectedly spent a lot of time together, they also shared a wonderful camaraderie with many members of the ensemble cast.
One of the celebrities who impressed with her performance was the always solidHelena Bonham Carterwho portrayed the chilling andsadistic Bellatrix Lestrangein the films. While the character is a major nemesis for Harry Potter, Radcliffe in reality, had the complete opposite reaction to the actor.
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In theHarry Potter20th anniversary special that aired on HBO (viaPeople), the star revealed the massive crush he had onThe Crownstar who is 23 years older to him. His admiration for Carter even led him to write her a sweet love letter at the end of the filming, which the actor read out in front of her during the television special.
“Dear HBC, it was a pleasure being your co-star and coaster in the sense that I always ended up holding your coffee. I do love you, and I just wish I had been born 10 years earlier. I might [have had] a chance. Lots of love and thanks for being cool.”
Carter for her part, made the lovely moment even more endearing (viaPeople) by encouraging a shy Radcliffe to continue reading his words of admiration for her. This turned out to be one of the sweetest moments in theHarry Potterspecial.
Alan Rickman Pulled An Epic Prank On Daniel Radcliffe
With a huge ensemble cast that worked together constantly over eight films, the sets ofHarry Potterwas always buzzing not only with work, but also with a lot of lighthearted play that ended up turning into wonderful memories for everyone.
WhileDaniel Radcliffewas responsible for initiating a lot of pranks on set, he got a taste of his own medicine from none other than the late Alan Rickman, aka Professor Snape, who always had a bone to pick with him in the films. Explaining the details of Rickman’s brutal takedown, Radcliffe said during aRedditAMA,
“There’s – in the 3rd film – there’s a shot in the great hall of all the kids sleeping in the great hall, and the camera starts very very wide, and comes in so that it’s an inch from my face, a very long developing set, yeah, and Alan Rickman decided he would plant one of those fart machines in my, uh, sleeping bag, and they waited until like -the camera had come in for this huge DRAMATIC developing shot, and then unleashed this tremendous noise in the great hall,”
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TheHarry Potteractor initially thought that this elaborately designed prank was the mastermind of one of the young actors in the film, but later realized that it was Rickman who had executed it. The star admitted that while it was hugely embarrassing, it was also extremely funny.
Sharanya Sankar
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
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