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APRIL 16, 2004 at 2:58 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: New Zealand News
The actor who plays Neville Longbottom
in the Harry Potter films appears at a New Zealand sci-fi/fantasy convention this weekend.
Picture 1 (courtesy MuggleNet)
Picture 2 (courtesy New Zealand News)
Matthew Lewis, 14, was "greeted like a pop star" as fans surrounded him for free autographs, to the continual amazement of his mother Lynda. She says it's strange to think of him as an international movie star, but "he's a very lucky lad," she admits:
"Matthew gets some very provocative letters from 18 and 19-year-old girls these days," said Mrs Lewis.
The family are in New Zealand for a week after three weeks in the US doing promotions and exhibition work.
They return to their Yorkshire home on Monday for two days before going to London to start filming the fourth Potter movie.
"It's hectic but it's worth it and Matthew loves meeting all the different fans," said Mrs Lewis.
Other stars at the convention include George Takei (Star Trek's Mr. Sulu) and Lord of the Ring's John Rhys-Davies (Gimli). Lewis will be signing free collector cards promoting Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Askaban from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
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Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
Well of course he is lets just hope it doesn't go to his head and he stays grounded!
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 4:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 911
bethysmalls says:
oooh, Older Women! I bet mom's not pleased with that. Kind of inappropriate, no?
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 5:02 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
Minnie20 says:
I mean if Matthew gets provocative letters from 18 and 19 year-old girls imagine what Dan's and Tom's fan mail must say hehe...
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 5:04 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
i think he seems really nice!! I am obsessed with Harry POtter and all the actors!!! I would do anything 2 meet any of them. especially Daniel !!! I am totally obsessed with him, and proud of it!
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 5:09 PM EST
Student
Points: 260
little feniks says:
He's cool but i like Emma Watson more.
SORRY Matthew Lewis
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 5:13 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 434
gwenlister says:
Matthew is growing on me. At first I was like "Who the hell is this kid?" but now I am liking him more and more. He is the perfect Neville. I fully intend to write to him this summer in the hopes of getting an autographed picture. :)
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 5:26 PM EST
Death Eater
Points: 6201
Voldemort's Heir says:
It's always good to see the actors from Harry Potter out getting more pub. I just can't wait for PoA to come out already.
Posted Apr 17, 2004 at 4:15 PM EST
Half-Blood Prince
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Points: 942
Professor Scoots says:
I liked the new pictures they were pretty funny. Neville, I mean Matthew Lewis is such a good sport and giving fans an opportunity to hang out with him and or get their pictures taken with him. Way to go Matthew!
Posted Apr 17, 2004 at 7:48 PM EST
Sirius Black's Widow
Points: 2476
DanielleG says:
I wonder if they'll make him gain weight for the role...he's getting a bit skinny to be Neville.
Posted Apr 17, 2004 at 7:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1525
veta says:
Cool...........I never knew that Matthew Lewis have that much fans.......nice.......Coool.....:D
Posted Apr 17, 2004 at 8:07 PM EST
Student
Points: 283
LunaDea says:
It's nice to see Matthew's not all full of himself or anything. Neville's character really evolved from Book 1 to 5, so we'll be seeing more of him! ^_^
Posted Apr 17, 2004 at 8:09 PM EST
Student
Points: 258
dragongirl_58 says:
Wow, that's pretty cool, athough if he came to where i live, everyone would be ike big whoop, get to the back of the line. the only time i've ever seen people where i ive get excited over a celebrity by me i when ban affleck filmed part of "Surviving Christmas" by my house.
Posted Apr 17, 2004 at 8:10 PM EST
Obliviator
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Points: 8468
Prof. Dish says:
All these kids are looking so much older these days! I just can't think of HP as being Science Fiction, but if it would get me to New Zealand I would totally go for it!
Posted Apr 17, 2004 at 8:11 PM EST
Student
Points: 258
dragongirl_58 says:
shoot, i meant live (my L key doesn't work properly, sorry), and Ben, not Ban, Affleck, Sorry!
Posted Apr 17, 2004 at 8:13 PM EST
Student
Points: 279
MionePotter87 says:
Aw, lucky! I wish I lived there! -_- Unfortunately, I live a little bit too far away...USA...but oh well. Free collector's cards?? Man! I want one :(
Posted Apr 17, 2004 at 8:24 PM EST
Student
Points: 250
a__f says:
Awww, he's so adorable. He doesn't get as much credit as he should!
Posted Apr 17, 2004 at 8:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
lotusblossom75 says:
Wow! All the stars are growing up aren't they. I hope he is enjoying it while it lasts.
Posted Apr 17, 2004 at 9:04 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1157
lizzie5987 says:
Wow! sonce i met him, i think that he is a really nice guy! :) and cute too
Posted Apr 17, 2004 at 11:25 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
Immortal Vegemite says:
Well good onya matty boy! Bout time the less-perfect people recieve provocative letters! hehehe
I wish i lilved in New Zealnad, that sounded like a really good convention!
And YAY! filming is starting soon!!!
Posted Apr 17, 2004 at 11:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
It's really cool that he treats his fans so well. So many "famous" people just don't appreciate their fans.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 12:24 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
wahnaroo22 says:
Hmm... He's not that cute. I guess some girls like him though. He just doesn't seem my type. Thats cool he his being recoginzed as the good actor he is.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 12:35 AM EST
Witch
Points: 552
Gir Vasquez says:
He's another one whos really grown up in the movies. He looks so different now, hardly the same person. I actually got to meet him once at a signing in Cali last month. He was so sweet and so down to earth.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 12:52 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 450
MS.PHOENIX says:
I think he plays Neville very well and i'm glad that he's getting recognized as a good actor. He does LOOK more grown up but is he really? I mean come on!, why is his mom doing this interview and not him? I dont see Dan Radcliffe's or Tom Felton's mom doing their interviews for them!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 1:12 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 483
Gemmy says:
Provocative means ( I Think...) suggestive in the sort of way his mum wouln't apprecaite! Anyway, he does look old. Same age as me! To be neville though, I think he has to be a bit... plumper, though he looks extremely friendly, good-natured and not at all big-headed!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 4:12 AM EST
Witch
Points: 742
Cerulean says:
Awww..., well that's good for Matthew. At least he gets the same attention as the other stars in the movie.
Well, a lot of us really don't know him that much, but at least others treat him just like the star he is.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 5:31 AM EST
Student
Points: 225
missdmalfoy says:
wow!, He looks so old now and I'm glad he gets that much attention, this way the main characters don't hog all the lime light ( even though they deserve it too! )
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 5:52 AM EST
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