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The 2022 television special 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' marked the 20th anniversary of the release of the series' first installment and reunited Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson and other principal cast members.
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Daniel Radcliffe was 10 years old when he first appeared as Harry Potter. Over the next decade, he played the eponymous role in seven sequels.
Emma Watson appeared as Hermione Granger in the 'Harry Potter' film series, having previously only acted in school plays.
After the final Harry Potter film, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2' (2011), Emma Watson divided her time between appearing in blockbuster movies and independent pictures, and campaigning for women's rights. She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2015. She's pictured here in a scene from 'Little Women' (2019).
Rupert Grint is well known for playing Ron Weasley, the best friend of Harry, and Hermione's eventual husband in the series. He's pictured here at the ripe old age of 12 years old. Grint is the oldest member of the trio.
Grint has been in steady employment since the 'Harry Potter' series wrapped, including a stint on stage. He's currently appearing in the acclaimed M. Night Shyamalan-produced series 'The Servant' (2019–present).
The series' favorite child villain, Tom Felton's Draco Malfoy character was often pitted against Harry and his friends, being a very clever user of magic.
Bonnie Wright, pictured here as her character Ginny Weasley in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' (2009), became Harry's main love interest in the series, eventually marrying him and starting a family.
Life after the series saw Wright sign up for a number of independent pictures. She also became a filmmaker, creating her own movie and music video production company. Lately, she's gained recognition for her environmental activism. She's pictured in 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' (2022).
After the series, Lewis hit the stage running. He divides theater commitments with television work and film appearances, including 2020's well-received 'Baby Done.'
The brothers continue to work together as a duo on solo TV projects. They are also behind a successful podcast production streamed on YouTube. The pair are seen in here 'Fantastic Friends' (2022-present) with fellow 'Harry Potter' star Bonnie Wright.
Real-life twins James and Oliver Phelps playing Fred and George Weasley respectively—seen here in 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' (2007) with Bonnie Wright and Rupert Grint—was a popular double act throughout the series.
Evanna Lynch played Luna Lovegood, a character introduced in 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' (2007). She reprised her role in successive sequels to critical praise.
Alfred Enoch played Dean Thomas, appearing in seven of the 'Harry Potter' films. He's pictured here in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' (2005).
While his role in the 'Harry Potter' films was minor, Enoch caught the attention of US producers. He was cast in the hit legal drama series 'How to Get Away with Murder' (2014–2020) and is currently appearing in the Apple TV+ science fiction series 'Foundation' (2021-present).
Harry Melling appeared in five 'Harry Potter' films as Dudley Dursley, Harry's spoiled cousin. He's pictured here smirking in 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' (2004).
Melling shed a lot of weight after his stint in the series. Stage work followed, along with several Netflix projects, including the thriller 'The Devil All the Time' (2020). He won plaudits for his role as Harry Beltik in the critically acclaimed 'The Queen's Gambit' (2020). He's seen here in a scene from the miniseries with Anya Taylor-Joy.
Katie Leung played Cho Chang, Harry's first love interest, making her first appearance as the character in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' (2005).
Born in Scotland but of Cantonese descent, Leung followed the 'Harry Potter' films with her stage debut. This in turn led to regular television work, including a starring role in the acclaimed BBC TV series, 'One Child.' In 2017, she co-starred with Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan in 'The Foreigner.' She's currently appearing in the American science fiction streaming television series 'The Peripheral' (2022–present).
A veritable 'Harry Potter' heartthrob, Robert Pattinson played Cedric Diggory in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' (2005). His character is murdered in the film by Peter Pettigrew on Lord Voldemort's orders.
Resurrection for Pattinson was a leading role in the massively successful 'Twilight' series of films, which catapulted him to worldwide fame. In 2022, he starred as Batman in 'The Batman.'
As Gregory Goyle, Josh Herdman made a memorable henchman working for Draco Malfoy in all eight of the 'Harry Potter' films.
Herdman has since worked sporadically in the entertainment business, most recently as Righteous in 2018's 'Robin Hood' and in the TV series 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' (2022).
Jessie Cave played Lavender Brown in three 'Harry Potter' films (Jennifer Smith portrayed Lavender in a brief non-speaking role in 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' in 2004).
Post-Potter, Jessie Cave made a name for herself for her shows in London and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A familiar face on British television screens, Cave is also a published author and successful cartoonist. She's pictured in 2016 arriving for the UK premiere of the Salma Hayek movie 'Tales of Tales,' in which she has a supporting role.
Everyone had a soft spot for Matthew Lewis' character Neville Longbottom. Lewis' standout performance in the final film, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2' (2011) was acknowledged by critics.
Today, Radcliffe remains a critically acclaimed, in-demand actor on stage and in television and film. He's pictured in a scene from 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,' which had its premiere on September 8, 2022.
Lynch keeps busy appearing on stage and in television and film. Her role as McKenzie Pryce in the teen comedy 'G.B.F.' (2013) remains one of her standout performances. More recently, she was one of the celebrities competing on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars.'
Felton went on to appear in several independent movies and critically acclaimed television miniseries. His role as a glider pilot in the Dutch Second World War film 'The Forgotten Battle' (2020) was widely praised.
In 2001, cinema was introduced to a young wizard called Harry Potter and his friends, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, plus a huge cast of other fascinating characters. Born out of the fertile imagination of author J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter went on to appear in another seven films in one of the most successful movie franchises ever. In 2022, principal cast members reunited for a television special, 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.' Many were children when they first appeared in their roles, but how did their careers progress post-Potter, and what did they end up doing?
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In 2001, audiences were introduced to a young wizard called Harry Potter and his friends, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, plus a huge cast of other fascinating characters. Born out of the fertile imagination of author J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter went on to appear in another seven films in one of the most successful movie franchises ever. In 2022, principal cast members reunited for a television special, 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.' Many were children when they first appeared in their roles, but how did their careers progress post-Potter, and what did they end up doing?
Click through to conjure up the 'Harry Potter' kids, then and now.