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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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Student
Points: 294
xoSiLvErDrAgOn says:
thats sooo cool .. its good to know that people like Matthew get just as much fame as other actors
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:08 PM EST
Points: 3950
CowsOJMilkSoil says:
Thats so cool! He has grown up so much from the first film! I bet his schedule is pretty busy, I dont know how these kids do it, I mean filming all the time and also attending school! Thats very impressive!
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:11 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
Yeah id treat his like royalty as well just because he played in Harry Potter movies. they are rpob treated like that. and thats really cool of our Mr. Neville. hehehe. wish i was there...
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:11 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
DarkMagic13 says:
That's really cute to see Mattew who plays Neville in real life. Of course I know of him because I know the entire cast of harry potter. I would probably freaky out if I ever saw him at a store or something. Haha, well... maybe not. But I sure would get excited. I can't wait to see how much everyone has grown up in PoA. Thanks for posting that interesting article.
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
I hope the young actors appreciate the chance they have to travel so much, see the world and meet different kinds of people, even if it is "hectic", I think it's a great opportunity, and good for them. I'm glad they enjoy meeting their fans and don't think of it as a chore, it means alot to the fans. Matthew plays Neville so perfectly, I hope he stays on in the role, I'd love to see him getting good at spells at a DA meeting and gaining confidence.
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:20 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 385
nish929 says:
i'd be shocked if i Saw him. I wouldn't go all crazy... but definetly shocked.
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:20 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3834
hermionefan1 says:
Thats cool! Matthew is so nice and lovable. It seems like his schedule has been very hectic, but thats what happens when your in show biz. Thats funny about the 18-19 year ols girls writing him "provocative" letters. Ha ha ha ha ha!! Well i'm looking forward to seeing him in PoA.
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:20 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23464
KT Lady says:
Hey cool! He looks like such a nice little boy! hehe 48 MORE DAYS! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:22 PM EST
Pesky Pixie Presidente
Points: 4357
Firebolt_909 says:
Wow! he sounds like a really nice lad. and it doesn't seem like that whole "celeberity" thing has gotten to his head.......yet.
AND! he has gotten way more good lookin!
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:27 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
Hehe... Matthew Lewis rocks. I don't think he gets as much recognition as the main three because his character obviously doesn't play as big a role, but that doesn't seem to matter in this case :)
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
I would freak out if I saw anyone from the Potter movies! He is so much older looking (along with the other Potter people) *gasps* Woa, is it just me, or does he seem REALLY tall?
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:33 PM EST
Pesky Pixie Presidente
Points: 4357
Firebolt_909 says:
Wow! he really seemz like a really nice lad. and he doens't seem to be getting that whole "celeberity" thing in his head.
AND! he's gotten WWAAYYY better lookin! he doesn't look that chubby anymore.
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:33 PM EST
Points: 2593
Stella_ says:
Haha, oh lord! I like Matthew, he seems sweet, and I love Neville in the books and movies, but I wouldn't send him naughty letters.. haha, poor boy!
And his mother reads them on top of it all... poor, poor boy!
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:38 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 86
Auror says:
Grody to the max, dude! Very cool!
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:48 PM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6166
Alex Seeker says:
Oh he seems like such a sweetheart! Hope I meet him in May :)
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:55 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 389
Lumos Solem says:
Well good for him. I'm glad he gets to do something like that. I think he portrays neville very well. I can't wait to see him in POA
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2644
Orlando's Obsession! says:
Wow thats cool!
he has grown a lot though since the first two movies ,he looks really grown up!!!
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:56 PM EST
Student
Points: 255
Emma Granger says:
Matthew Lewis is a very cute guy. He totally does Neville exactly right. I wasn't at all disappointed when I first saw him in HP 1.
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 3:57 PM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
Well good for him!!! He deserves recognition for his role as neville. I wish I could have met him while he was in the States!
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 4:04 PM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
Awwww, our round faced neville is growing up..
but those teefies..hmmm...he needs to magically
shrink them haha.
And GO HARRY POTTER!!!!
48 days!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAH
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 4:05 PM EST
Ravenclaw's Heiress
Points: 3926
PhoenixFire says:
Thats pretty cool, I think its great that people think of him as a big star. After all he'll probably play a bigger role in the next movies. I agree with some of you, he does seem really nice.
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 4:16 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 472
hermionee says:
I don't like how much he is into stardom (if I spelled that right), he is a star, but not that big and he is only a kid! Geeze! I don't like Matthew Lewis...I really don't like him, SORRY! It is cool how into his fans (if he has any) but I think he should be less involved. Sorry if this whole thing makes no sense!
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 4:30 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
Yes he is a very lucky lad to be in the Harry Potter movies, indeed and I mean.. the autographs were free so that must have rocked.
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 4:31 PM EST
Gryffindor Chaser
Points: 3637
Angelina Johnson says:
That's nice. I'm happy he's enjoying himself, he's a very lucky boy!
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 4:39 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8785
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Nice to hear that he is taking time off before starting the new movie. It should be really interesting to see how Newell does and how the actors like him over the other directors.
Posted Apr 16, 2004 at 4:43 PM EST
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
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