Rupert Grint, who became a household name in the Rupert Grint Harry Potter series, has officially passed on his iconic role to the young actor Alastair Stout ahead of HBO’s much-anticipated new adaptation, sharing this news during a recent interview with the BBC. Grint, now 37 and reflecting on his legendary portrayal of Ron Weasley, revealed he wrote a heartfelt letter to Stout, supporting his journey as the new face of Ron.
Rupert Grint Supports Alastair Stout as New Ron Weasley
Grint played Ron Weasley in all eight Harry Potter films, with the last installment,
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,”
released in 2011. In an upbeat mood, Grint shared that Alastair Stout, who is 11 years old—the same age Grint was when he was first cast—will take over the role. Grint remarked,
“I wrote him a letter, before they started, passing the baton as it were,”
said Rupert Grint, actor. He continued,
“It was really just wishing him all the best with it. I had so much fun stepping into this world, and I hope he has the same experience,”
added Rupert Grint, actor.
Reflecting on a Life-Changing Journey
Grint’s years as Ron Weasley continue to influence his life and the millions of fans worldwide. Looking back, Grint described how transformative the franchise was, saying,
“It changed my whole life quite quickly. I was a huge fan of the books, so for me it was like stepping into the books, and that was very special,”
Rupert Grint, actor. He still enjoys the enthusiastic attention from both longtime Harry Potter fans and new generations discovering the series, mentioning,
“It has a quite deep meaning to a lot of people of my generation, and even more to generations who are finding it now. It’s great. It gives me a lot of pride. It was such a huge thing,”
Rupert Grint, actor. On his continuing connection to the character, Grint admitted,
“I don’t think I’ll ever quite step out of his shadow, but I’m fine with that,”
Rupert Grint, actor.
Other Original Cast Members Share Their Support
Daniel Radcliffe, known for his portrayal of the titular character in the Harry Potter films, recently shared that he, too, reached out to his successor for HBO’s Harry Potter series. Radcliffe told Good Morning America,
“I just wanted to write to him to say, ‘I hope you have the best time, and an even better time than I did — I had a great time, but I hope you have an even better time,’”
Daniel Radcliffe, actor, and expressed his warmth towards the new young cast,
“And I do, I just see these pictures of him and the other kids and I just want to hug them,”
Daniel Radcliffe, actor.
An Enthusiastic Start for the New Generation
As Alastair Stout steps into the role of Ron Weasley with Scotland’s HBO production and support from the original stars, fans of all ages are eagerly awaiting his debut. Rupert Grint’s wishes signify both a memorable passing of the torch and the enduring legacy of the Rupert Grint Harry Potter series. The involvement of both Grint and Radcliffe in welcoming the next cast highlights the lasting impact of the original films and the anticipation for the upcoming adaptation’s premiere.
