Stars you forgot were in ‘Harry Potter’: Rege-Jean Page and More

Mischief done! The Harry Potter universe is full of colorful characters – but some of the stars in the franchise are better known for their work outside of Hogwarts.

Regé Jean page caused a sensation in Hollywood after the December 2020 premiere of Netflix’s Bridgerton, in which he played royal heartthrob Simon Basset. Before he took on the role of the fictional Duke, however, Page appeared in the background of Harry and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 at a Weasley family wedding.

At the beginning of the 2011 film, the alum For the People can be seen alongside Hermione (Emma Watson) and Mrs. Weasley (Julie Walters) for a moment before the party turns into the worst. Hermione later escapes with Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and Ron (Rupert Grint) and Page’s Harry Potter term ends as soon as it started.

While he may not be a veteran in the fantasy franchise, the Emmy nominee made his big break soon enough. Before saying goodbye to Bridgerton, Page tried to be humble in the spotlight.

“I’m trying not to make that much of it,” he told CBS This Morning in December 2020 when Esquire declared he was a leader. “I think my head could explode if I try to think about it for too long.”

Aside from Page, fans are more likely to recognize Tennant’s Harry Potter twist than Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. In the 2005 film, the Broadchurch star causes trouble at Hogwarts when he tries to bring Lord Voldemort back (Ralph Fiennes) and the Death Eaters.

Tennant reflected on his “extraordinary” experience working on the fourth film during a 2020 Q&A on Reddit. “I think I spent 10 days or so over a year, so I always felt a bit like a visitor,” he recalls. “But it was great. … But they only gave me a small chair, so when everyone was there [sitting] around Maggie Smith and Michael Gambon and Alan Rickman and Daniel Radcliffe all towered over me in these chic cast chairs. “

Aside from the smaller chair, the Good Omens actor felt lucky to be part of the Harry Potter family. “It’s just such a huge, big thing, isn’t it?” he said at the time. “[It’s] a huge rumbling franchise, and it’s nice to just visit this world a little. “

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