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The Harry Potter franchise is one of the most beloved and successful series in cinematic history. The final installment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, was an especially epic conclusion to the series. It featured an all-star cast of some of the most talented actors and actresses in the world. Here is a look at the cast of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
Overview of Characters
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe played the titular character of Harry Potter in all eight films of the franchise. Radcliffe was just 11-years-old when he was cast in the role and he grew up on camera throughout the series. Radcliffe’s performance in the final installment of the franchise was especially lauded and he was praised for his portrayal of a more mature Harry Potter.
Rupert Grint
Rupert Grint was cast as Harry Potter’s best friend, Ron Weasley, in the franchise. Grint was 11 years old when he was cast in the role and he, too, grew up on camera throughout the series. Grint’s performance in the final two installments of the franchise was especially praised and he was lauded for his portrayal of a more mature Ron Weasley.
Emma Watson
Emma Watson was cast as Hermione Granger, Harry Potter’s other best friend, in the franchise. Watson was just nine years old when she was cast in the role and she, too, grew up on camera throughout the series. Watson’s performance in the final installment of the franchise was especially praised and she was lauded for her portrayal of a more mature Hermione Granger.
Ralph Fiennes
Ralph Fiennes played the role of Lord Voldemort, the main antagonist of the franchise, in the final two installments of the series. Fiennes is one of the most talented and acclaimed actors in the world and his performance in the franchise was especially praised. He was lauded for his portrayal of a more sinister and menacing Voldemort.
Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman played the role of Professor Severus Snape, one of the most iconic characters in the franchise. Rickman is one of the most talented and acclaimed actors in the world and his performance in the franchise was especially praised. He was lauded for his portrayal of a more complex and layered Snape.
Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith played the role of Professor Minerva McGonagall in the franchise. Smith is one of the most talented and acclaimed actresses in the world and her performance in the franchise was especially praised. She was lauded for her portrayal of a more wise and authoritative McGonagall.
