Hey Potterheads! The wizarding world is buzzing again and this time it's all about Ron Weasley! Yep Rupert Grint the guy who made Ron our favorite redhead in the Harry Potter movies has been talking about maybe just maybe returning to the franchise. But hold your Hippogriffs there are some conditions and a whole lot of fan feelings to unpack first.
Rupert Grint's Potter Comeback? Only If "Everyone is Coming Back" Says Ron Himself
So what's the deal? Rupert spilled the beans a while back in an interview and his words are making the rounds again because of all the hype around the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series. Basically Rupert said he'd be open to playing Ron again but only if the timing was right and "everyone was coming back." And by everyone we're guessing he means the golden trio: Harry Ron and Hermione right?
Rupert got super sentimental about Ron. He said "It was a character that was important to me we kind of became the same person. I’m protective of him as well. It was my whole childhood." Aw isn't that sweet? It really shows how much playing Ron meant to him. He feels connected to the character like it is a part of himself which is understandable considering he grew up in front of our eyes as Ron Weasley.
Fans Divided: Should the Original Harry Potter Cast Return or Let the New HBO Series Shine?
Now Rupert's comment has got the fandom all fired up online especially on Reddit's r/harrypotter. Some fans are totally against the original cast returning. One user sauerlaender commented that it "would be bad for everyone if the cast returns. It would destroy their legacy." They think the pressure of reprising those iconic roles might actually hurt the new show and stop it from finding its own footing. Basically some fans believe it is best to leave the original movies as they are a perfect piece of nostalgia and let the new HBO series create its own magic.
Of course other fans would probably love to see Rupert Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson pop up even for a cameo. Imagine original Ron Weasley giving advice to the new Ron! That could be pretty epic. But as it stands right now it seems like Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson are not planning on being involved in the HBO reboot. Daniel has said he wants the new show to have its own space and Emma hasn't indicated any return either. So based on Rupert's condition of "everyone coming back" it sounds like his return might be a no-go for now too.
HBO's Harry Potter Series: Fresh Faces and a 10-Year Plan to Adapt All Seven Books
Speaking of the HBO series it is full steam ahead. Production is expected to start in 2025 with Francesca Gardiner as the showrunner. They are going all out to faithfully adapt all seven Harry Potter books over ten years. That's a huge commitment! And yes that means they are casting all new actors for Harry Ron Hermione and the whole Hogwarts crew.
The casting process is massive. Reportedly over 30000 kids sent in audition tapes to play Harry Ron and Hermione! That's intense. But we are starting to hear whispers about actors being in talks for major roles so expect some casting news soon. It's going to be exciting to see who they pick to bring these beloved characters to life for a new generation.
Platform 9 3/4 Theory: More Than Just a Train Platform? Mind-Blowing Fan Idea Alert!
Okay switching gears completely but still totally Harry Potter related did you ever think about Platform 9 3/4 having a secret deeper meaning? There's a fan theory floating around that's kind of mind-blowing. It suggests that Platform 9 3/4 isn't just a way to get to Hogwarts it actually represents Harry's time with the Dursleys.
Stay with us here... Harry lived with the Dursleys for nine years and nine months right? That's the same number as Platform 9 3/4. The theory says that platform represents the doorway from his Muggle life with the Dursleys into the Wizarding World. Mind. Blown.
Think about it. For ten years Harry was kept from his true identity hidden away from magic. Platform 9 3/4 is the moment everything changed. It is the threshold he crosses to become part of the wizarding world. It's where he meets Ron and Hermione starts his Hogwarts journey and ultimately becomes the hero we all know. Plus in the final book when Harry is in limbo after sacrificing himself where does he find himself? King's Cross Station and Platform 9 3/4. It's like the platform is not just a starting point for Hogwarts it is a gateway between worlds between life and well maybe not quite death but something close to it.
Key Takeaways: Harry Potter Universe Updates
- Rupert Grint Open to Return as Ron: But only if Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson also return.
- Original Trio Unlikely to Reunite: Radcliffe and Watson seem to be passing the torch to the new HBO cast.
- HBO Harry Potter Series in Production: Aiming for a 2025 start with a new cast adapting all seven books over 10 years.
- Massive Casting Search: Over 30000 auditions for young Harry Ron and Hermione.
- Platform 9 3/4 Fan Theory: Represents Harry's transition from Muggle to Wizarding World and a deeper symbolic meaning.