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Posted on Jan 31, 2023

Rupert Grint Says That Making The "Harry Potter" Films Felt "Suffocating"

“In the movies, we merged into one. By the end of it, I was playing myself."

by Larry Fitzmaurice

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Listen, at this point, you've seen Rupert Grint in plenty of things.

A closeup of Rupert as he walks out of a building while wearing a baseball cap

This coming weekend, you can see him in theaters courtesy of the new M. Night Shyamalan movie Knock at the Cabin.

Rupert also starred in the M. Night–produced Apple TV+ show Servant. — Universal / Via youtube.com

Rupert also starred in the M. Night–produced Apple TV+ show *Servant*.

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Rupert also starred in the M. Night–produced Apple TV+ show *Servant*.

But, let's face it — you met Rupert through the Harry Potter movies, and so did the entire world.

A promo shot of Rupert as Ron Weasley in school uniform. Ron has his hands on his hips

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Rupert's been vocal over the years about how he's felt about his time starring in the Harry Potter films — and in a new interview with Bustle, he certainly did not hold back.

A closeup of Rupert smiling for the cameras at a red carpet event

Rupert described the act of being involved in the Harry Potter films as "so full on," including a yearlong filming process after which "we’d promote the rest of the time."

Ron peeking out from behind a wall and Harry Potter standing in a doorway behind them

"It was quite suffocating,” he said.

Ron looking nervous as he lays in bed under the covers

Rupert also said that "the lines were blurred" when it came to playing Ron Weasley versus maintaining his own sense of self — and that, whether he likes it or not, Ron has essentially become his "second name."

“In the movies, we merged into one. By the end of it, I was playing myself,” he said, later stating that “I answer to it, if someone calls me Ron.”

Yikes! But Rupert also concedes that the Harry Potter film franchise, at the very least, didn't go on for too long when it came to his own participation.

“It was an out-of-body experience for a while," he said, "but I think we finished at the right time. If we continued, it could’ve gone downhill."

Ron in a vault full of valuables holding his wand

Read the entire interview here.

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Rupert Grint Says That Making The "Harry Potter" Films Felt "Suffocating"

Listen, at this point, you've seen Rupert Grint in plenty of things.

This coming weekend, you can see him in theaters courtesy of the new M. Night Shyamalan movie Knock at the Cabin.

View this video on YouTube

But, let's face it — you met Rupert through the Harry Potter movies, and so did the entire world.

Rupert's been vocal over the years about how he's felt about his time starring in the Harry Potter films — and in a new interview with Bustle, he certainly did not hold back.

Rupert described the act of being involved in the Harry Potter films as "so full on," including a yearlong filming process after which "we’d promote the rest of the time."

"It was quite suffocating,” he said.

Rupert also said that "the lines were blurred" when it came to playing Ron Weasley versus maintaining his own sense of self — and that, whether he likes it or not, Ron has essentially become his "second name."

“In the movies, we merged into one. By the end of it, I was playing myself,” he said, later stating that “I answer to it, if someone calls me Ron.”

Yikes! But Rupert also concedes that the Harry Potter film franchise, at the very least, didn't go on for too long when it came to his own participation.

“It was an out-of-body experience for a while," he said, "but I think we finished at the right time. If we continued, it could’ve gone downhill."

Read the entire interview here.

Rupert Grint Says That Making The "Harry Potter" Films Felt "Suffocating"

Listen, at this point, you've seen Rupert Grint in plenty of things.

This coming weekend, you can see him in theaters courtesy of the new M. Night Shyamalan movie Knock at the Cabin.

View this video on YouTube

But, let's face it — you met Rupert through the Harry Potter movies, and so did the entire world.

Rupert's been vocal over the years about how he's felt about his time starring in the Harry Potter films — and in a new interview with Bustle, he certainly did not hold back.

Rupert described the act of being involved in the Harry Potter films as "so full on," including a yearlong filming process after which "we’d promote the rest of the time."

"It was quite suffocating,” he said.

Rupert also said that "the lines were blurred" when it came to playing Ron Weasley versus maintaining his own sense of self — and that, whether he likes it or not, Ron has essentially become his "second name."

“In the movies, we merged into one. By the end of it, I was playing myself,” he said, later stating that “I answer to it, if someone calls me Ron.”

Yikes! But Rupert also concedes that the Harry Potter film franchise, at the very least, didn't go on for too long when it came to his own participation.

“It was an out-of-body experience for a while," he said, "but I think we finished at the right time. If we continued, it could’ve gone downhill."

Read the entire interview here.

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