The Cast Of Harry Potter Looks Very Different These Days

With the recent passing of Robbie Coltrane, who played the beloved Hagrid, we're checking back in with the rest of the cast of Harry Potter to see where the wizarding world is today. Most Harry Potter fans may be more accustomed to seeing their favorite stars waving a wand, but let’s go back to where it all began. Here’s what 40 of the original cast looked like then — and how they are now. Prepare yourself, though, as some of the actors are virtually unrecognizable out of costume. 

1. Tom Felton – Draco Malfoy

Tom Felton scooped awards for portraying villain Draco Malfoy – the bully everyone loves to hate. “If young children boo me, that makes my day,” he’s been quoted as saying. In reality, though, Felton couldn’t be more different from Draco. In 2017 he told a young Potter fan, “Do you wanna hear a secret? I’m nice in real life. It’s only Draco that’s mean.”

2. Clémence Poésy – Fleur Delacour

Clémence Poésy only appeared briefly in the Potter movies as Fleur Delacour, but she certainly made an impression. And the quarter-Veela must have captivated talent scouts as well as audiences, as she’s now a successful actor on French television. Poésy fans can see her in dark drama The Tunnel and in 2021’s En thérapie. Oh, and you may have spotted the star in Tenet, too.

3. Hugh Mitchell – Colin Creevey

Remember little Colin Creevey and his camera in The Chamber of Secrets? He’s all grown up! Since Colin’s untimely demise, though, his actor, Hugh Mitchell, has been in The Da Vinci Code as young Silas. He’s also popped up in a ton of TV series, and his life’s begun to imitate art. Yep, much like his Harry Potter counterpart, Hugh’s a keen photographer! You can see his work on Instagram.

4. James and Oliver Phelps – Fred and George Weasley

True-to-character, James and Oliver Phelps skipped school to audition for the parts of Fred and George Weasley. And perhaps their most memorable scene in the movies was the moment of Fred’s death. Understandably, Oliver was heartbroken at seeing his real-life brother pass away on screen. “I took one look at James on the stretcher and burst into tears,” the actor said. “I can’t even imagine how it would feel to lose him.” Aww.