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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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Daily Prophet Journalist
Points: 2597
dance_gear says:
I think matthew is an okay guy. He's not that bad, but he's not mike oh-mi-god! type you know...he's just (*shrug) neville to me...whatever, but siriusly everytime i see him...i cant help but picture this avatar i saw once of him and his teeth...LMYAO!!!!
Posted Apr 20, 2004 at 12:33 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
It is good to see Matthew getting some publicity, and in a good light as well. He seems like a nice kid, as do all of the kids in the movies. I also think he does a great job as Neville!
Posted Apr 20, 2004 at 6:06 PM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
I like matthew's performance as neville. And new zealand? oh, i'm dying to see that country eversince i've seen lotr
Posted Apr 20, 2004 at 11:50 PM EST
Ron's Robe Designer
Points: 5793
meganwood89 says:
I think Matthew Lewis does a great Neville in the movies. Has anyone seen the new pictures of him, how much has he grown! He doesn't look so geeky, but he's so cute!
Posted Jun 5, 2004 at 8:10 AM EST
Witch
Points: 696
quidditch_seeker says:
DUDE, I want to go to New Zealand. That would be so cool. He really doesn't look like A Neville anymore, but he's awesome in the part.
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 10:07 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
Matthew is the perfect Neville, like I have said before. i would absolutely LOVE to go to New Zealand; that would be really fun.
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 4:05 PM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
"Matthew gets some very provocative letters from 18 and 19-year-old girls these days," said Mrs Lewis.
Haha!
Oh I love him in that thumbnail pic! He looks SO cute!
Posted Dec 13, 2008 at 4:20 AM EST
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