So, you know how we were just chatting about the good old Harry Potter days, right? I mean, who didn't spend their childhood waiting for the next book, the next movie? And then, Prisoner of Azkaban came out, and oh boy, did it deliver. But hey, you ever wondered, just how old was Emma Watson when she brought Hermione Granger to life in that one?
Let's rewind, shall we? The Prisoner of Azkaban, the third installment of the series, hit the big screens in 2004. Now, you might be thinking, "Wasn't Emma like, what, 12 when she started?" Well, yes and no. She was actually 14 when the movie was released. I know, I know, it's crazy to think she was already a teenager, right?
But here's where it gets a bit tricky. The movies were filmed over two years, from 2003 to 2004. So, while Emma was indeed 14 when the movie came out, she was only 13 when they started shooting. Isn't that something? I mean, can you even imagine being a teenager on a movie set with Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint? Talk about a dream come true!
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Now, you might be wondering, "Why does it even matter how old she was?" Well, it doesn't, really. I mean, it's not like it affected her acting or anything. But hey, it's fun to reminisce, isn't it? I mean, we all grew up with these movies, and it's kind of cool to think about the ages of the actors behind our favorite characters.
And speaking of ages, did you know that Emma was actually the oldest among the main trio at the time? I mean, can you believe it? Little Hermione, all grown up and older than Harry and Ron. It's crazy how time flies, isn't it?
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But anyway, back to the point. So, Emma Watson was 13 when they started filming The Prisoner of Azkaban, and 14 when it was released. Isn't that something? I mean, it's not like she was a baby or anything, but still, it's kind of mind-blowing to think about, right?
And hey, while we're on the topic of Emma Watson, did you know that she was actually offered the role of Hermione in the first movie? I know, right? Can you even imagine anyone else playing her? I mean, Emma was literally born to play Hermione. I swear, if she hadn't gotten the role, I probably would've had to give up on the series altogether. I mean, who else could've pulled off that perfect mix of brains and bossiness?
But anyway, enough about Emma. I mean, don't get me wrong, I could talk about her all day, but we've got other things to discuss, right? Like, you know, the meaning of life or something. Or maybe just what we're having for lunch. I don't know about you, but I'm suddenly feeling really hungry. How about you?