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“I was scared”: One Harry Potter Movie Could’ve Forced WB to Recast Emma Watson
Daniel Redcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint emerged as the iconic faces of the fantasy adventure franchise when they assumed the roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley on-screen. Even years later, it’s difficult to envision the wizarding saga without these beloved actors.
A still from the Harry Potter franchise | Credit: Warner Bros.
However, there came a time when the studio almost went ahead with recasting fan-favorite Watson, after she almost left the franchise while struggling with the overwhelming fame that accompanied her role in the film series.
Emma Watson Almost Left Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
During the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special, filmmaker David Yates, who directed the fifth installment, Order of the Phoenix, in the franchise, recalled how Emma Watson once contemplated leaving the series.
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger | Credit: Warner Bros.
The actress shared that she…