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Radcliffe, Watson, Grint React to HBO's Surreal Potter Reboot
entertainment15 days ago

Radcliffe, Watson, Grint React to HBO's Surreal Potter Reboot

Daniel Radcliffe says he’s talked with Emma Watson and Rupert Grint about how surreal it will be to see HBO’s Harry Potter reboot, noting they haven’t delved into specifics as new actors like Dominic McLaughlin (Harry), Alastair Stout (Ron) and Arabella Stanton (Hermione) take over; the series is shooting in the UK and is set for an early 2027 premiere, with adult leads John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu and Janet McTeer and Hans Zimmer set to compose.

Nightborn blends Finnish myth and Cronenbergian horror in Berlinale spotlight
film19 days ago

Nightborn blends Finnish myth and Cronenbergian horror in Berlinale spotlight

Rupert Grint and Seidi Haarla star in Nightborn, Hanna Bergholm’s Berlinale competition entry that fuses Finnish folklore with Cronenbergian body horror as a couple’s newborn appears increasingly monstrous; Haarla delivers the standout performance as Saga while the production design and atmosphere create a surreal, claustrophobic mood that balances metaphor and grisly spectacle in a 90-minute runtime.

Rupert Grint: I'll Speak Out Against Fascism When the Moment Is Right
entertainment20 days ago

Rupert Grint: I'll Speak Out Against Fascism When the Moment Is Right

At Berlinale press conference for the Finnish horror Nightborn, Rupert Grint says he’s against fascism and will speak out when the moment is right, while noting the festival’s politics discussions and his past remarks on J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans views. The film Nightborn has its world premiere, and Grint also reflected on HBO’s Harry Potter TV series and how the younger cast’s experience may differ from his own.

Rupert Grint Quietly Returns to Acting with Nightborn and Sets Sights on a Potter TV Era
entertainment20 days ago

Rupert Grint Quietly Returns to Acting with Nightborn and Sets Sights on a Potter TV Era

Rupert Grint discusses his low‑profile return to acting in the Finnish horror Nightborn, his preference for privacy and family life after the Potter era, and the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, noting the privilege his fame afforded and choosing projects he finds fun or interesting while embracing parenthood.

Arthouse Core Takes Berlinale 2026 as Tatum and Adams Lead Competition
entertainment1 month ago

Arthouse Core Takes Berlinale 2026 as Tatum and Adams Lead Competition

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival unveiled a 2026 competition lineup of 22 largely arthouse titles with no Hollywood studio releases. Highlights include At the Sea starring Amy Adams; Josephine featuring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan (headlining after Sundance); Nightborn with Rupert Grint; Rose with Sandra Hüller; and Rosebush Pruning, among others. Wim Wenders will head the festival’s jury as Berlin also showcases a robust Perspectives slate for new filmmakers. Josephine will premiere in Berlin after Sundance, with other titles world-premiering; festival runs Feb. 12–22, 2026.

Rupert Grint Faces $2.3 Million Tax Bill After Legal Defeat
entertainment1 year ago

Rupert Grint Faces $2.3 Million Tax Bill After Legal Defeat

Rupert Grint, known for his role as Ron Weasley in the 'Harry Potter' films, has been ordered to pay a $2.3 million tax bill after losing a legal battle with the UK's tax authority. The dispute arose from Grint's classification of $5.7 million in residuals as a capital asset rather than income, which is taxed at a higher rate. Despite appealing, a tribunal judge ruled that the earnings were taxable as income, marking another legal setback for Grint, who previously lost a separate tax refund case.

entertainment1 year ago

Rupert Grint Faces $2.3M Tax Bill After Legal Setback

Rupert Grint, known for his role as Ron Weasley in the 'Harry Potter' films, has been ordered to pay a $2.3 million tax bill after losing a legal battle with the UK's tax authority. The dispute arose from Grint's classification of $4.5 million in residuals as a capital asset rather than income, which is taxed at a higher rate. Despite appealing, a tribunal judge ruled against him, affirming the money should be taxed as income.

Rupert Grint Faces $2.3 Million Tax Bill After Legal Defeat
entertainment1 year ago

Rupert Grint Faces $2.3 Million Tax Bill After Legal Defeat

Rupert Grint, known for his role as Ron Weasley in the 'Harry Potter' films, has been ordered to pay a $2.3 million tax bill after losing a legal battle with the UK's tax authority. The dispute arose from Grint's classification of $4.5 million in residuals as a capital asset rather than income, which is taxed at a higher rate. Despite an appeal, a tribunal judge ruled that the earnings were taxable as income. Grint has previously faced other tax-related legal challenges.

Rupert Grint Faces Hefty Tax Bill Despite 'Harry Potter' Fame
entertainment1 year ago

Rupert Grint Faces Hefty Tax Bill Despite 'Harry Potter' Fame

Rupert Grint, known for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has been ordered to pay £1.8 million in taxes after losing a legal battle with HM Revenue & Customs. The dispute arose over a £4.5 million payment Grint received during the 2011-2012 tax year, which he argued should be taxed as a capital asset at a lower rate. However, a tax tribunal judge ruled that the payment should be taxed as income, dismissing Grint's appeal.

Daniel Radcliffe's Regrets: Apologies and Heartbreak on the Harry Potter Set
entertainment2 years ago

Daniel Radcliffe's Regrets: Apologies and Heartbreak on the Harry Potter Set

Daniel Radcliffe has apologized to Emma Watson and Rupert Grint for his behavior during a kissing scene between their characters in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Radcliffe admitted to being an "absolute d***" and even wanted to watch the scene being filmed. Watson also revealed feeling uncomfortable during the scene, as she saw Grint as a brother. The cast reunited for the 20th anniversary of the franchise, but creator JK Rowling was notably absent due to controversy over her views on transgender issues.

Emma Watson's Prank on Daniel Radcliffe Goes Too Far on Harry Potter Set
entertainment2 years ago

Emma Watson's Prank on Daniel Radcliffe Goes Too Far on Harry Potter Set

Emma Watson revealed that everyone wanted to be on set to see her 'incest' moment in the Harry Potter film series, referring to a passionate kiss with Rupert Grint's character, Ron Weasley. The two actors involved feel like siblings after working together since the age of 11. During the HBO reunion special, Return To Hogwarts, Emma and Rupert reminisced on their kiss and their thoughts on the scene haven't changed. The cast and crew of Harry Potter reunited for the 20th anniversary Return To Hogwarts special to deep dive into life behind the wizarding franchise.