

Tim Roth, who is best known for his performances in films like Reservoir Dogs, P ulp Fiction and Rob Roy, was originally cast as Severus Snape but he decided to turn it down and the role ended up going to Alan Rickman. However, they were both declined from starring in the movie because the producers reportedly requested that the film should star a British and Irish only cast.Ģ1 wild facts about the first Harry Potter movie that we bet you didn't know (2).Ĭollection Christophel / Alamy Stock PhotoĦ) Tim Roth was originally cast as Snape. Rosie O'Donnell wanted to play Molly Weasley and Robin Williams wanted to play Hagrid. Pancras Station.ĥ) Rosie O'Donnell and Robin Williams asked for a role in the movie without pay. The exterior shot they used for King's Cross Station is also actually St. However, the scene was filmed in between platforms 4 and 5 due to the setting being more cinematic. They did film the Platform 9 3/4 scene at King's Cross. 4) The scene at Platform 9 3/4 wasn't actually filmed in between Platforms 9 and 10. However, she struggled to talk with them and the idea was scrapped. Similar to Daniel, Emma was given fake buck teeth to match Hermione's description in the novel.

3) Emma Watson was supposed to wear fake buck teeth in the film. However, his eyes reacted so badly to them that they decided to film the movie without them. In original scenes for the film, Daniel wore green contacts to match Harry's description in the novel. 2) Daniel Radcliffe was supposed to wear green contacts in the film. However, the studio decided against the idea and we got eight live-action movies instead.

Their reasoning was allegedly to do with concerns that the child actors would age quicker than their characters. They even considered combining multiple books into one movie. Picturesġ) The movies were almost animated instead of live-action.Īt first, Warner Brothers were keen to adapt Harry Potter into a series of animated films. 21 wild facts about the first Harry Potter movie that we bet you didn't know.Įverett Collection, Inc.
