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SEPTEMBER 9, 2004 at 6:57 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
I had the great pleasure of meeting Jamie Waylett (Vincent Crabbe) while he was in New York on break from filming Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire this week. It amazes me how someone who has acted in some of the most well-known movies of all time can still be so down-to-earth, polite, friendly and happy. One would have to thank his mother, Theresa, and his agent John Inniss (both wonderful people) for keeping him so well-grounded. Regardless, it would never be a problem, as Jamie has many interests and dreams that don't involve being in the Harry Potter movies:
On your website you said that you auditioned for the role of Dudley Dursley, but they picked you for Crabbe. Are you happy now that you got the role of Crabbe, since the Dudley role seems to have been removed from Goblet of Fire?
I'm happy to be Crabbe because he's in the school, he gets to be part of the wizard school and stuff, but I would have been happy if I had got the role of Dudley as well. When I look back on it, good job I got Crabbe instead.
How has it been to work with Mike Newell and how is he different from Alfonso Cuarón [director of Azkaban] and Chris Columbus [director of Sorcerer's Stone and Chamber of Secrets]?
He's good. I mean, to work with all three of them, it's good as I got three different styles of directing. You can't really say one is better than the other because... they have different styles.
Do you get to ad-lib at all during the filming?
It's great, you say your opinion and if they like it, they like it. At the end of Chamber of Secrets when you see me stand up, that wasn't in the script. I just didn't know what we were supposed to be filming and got up to join the rest of the cast in clapping and Tom [Felton; Draco Malfoy] pulled me down. Chris was like, "Great Jamie, we'll film that tomorrow!"
What did you think of Cuarón adding new Slytherin "cronies" in Prisoner of Azkaban? It seemed to take scene time away from you - was it in the script that way?
It didn't make much of a difference to me. I thought it was good to have a couple more bullies in it.
What has been the most memorable scene that you have acted in thus far?
The upcoming ferret scene in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire -- it should be good... it will be the best, and it's so funny.
Can you tell us anything about the current filming? What's in, what's out?
Current filming – I can't give away too much. The ferret scene, that's one to look out for. The Yule Ball – that scene is in, but I haven't filmed it yet.
Are you doing any filming in Scotland or are you in the studio all the time?
At the moment [I'm] at the studio. I went to Oxford where we did the whole scene with the ferret.
I know it might be a bit soon, but many fans may want to know, have you signed up for Order of the Phoenix?
Not yet.
Is there a joker on the set?
Not so much. It really is like little jokes, we just have a good time, not so much big practical jokes.
What is a typical day on set is like for you?
Filming starts reasonably early, [I] have breakfast, get all ready and stuff. [We] do some shooting if it's a normal day... as much shooting as we can. Have a laugh; it's more like have a laugh everyday. Have our breaks, film again, and then go home. It's a long day, you kinda get used to it, I think it's like 12 hours. They make sure we get breaks though.
Have you done any work with Ralph Fiennes [Voldemort], Brendan Gleeson [Mad-Eye Moody] or Miranda Richardson [Rita Skeeter]?
I've worked with Brendan Gleeson in the ferret scene and in his classroom. I haven't worked with any of the other actors. No, just Brendan Gleeson so far.
Do you know how long filming is going on for?
I'm filming till March.
Which Harry Potter book/movie is your favorite? How long did it take you to read Order of the Phoenix and did you like it?
Number two [Chamber of Secrets]. I read it before I was in the film. My part I thought was good.
You said in a previous interview that you loved playing Ron in Chamber of Secrets. Does that mean you would like to have a bigger role in the movies?
Yeah, if it comes my way I'd love it, but I'm happy at the moment. It was great doing Ron for Chamber. During the summer holidays we had to do lessons with a drama coach, me and Josh [Herdman; Gregory Goyle]. We had to watch the film a few times -- seven times -- and we had to do different exercises, keeping your mouth loose, [me] trying to copy Ron. The coach would give us a scene, any type of random situation, and I had to act like Ron acts. I had to be Rupert at the time. We did that for about six weeks: speak like him, everything like him. I had to lip-sync to Ron's words. It paid off in the film.
How does it feel to work with so many veteran actors and actresses in the Harry Potter movie series? Is there any one in particular that you really enjoyed meeting and working with?
I was really scared of Alan Rickman, not because of who he was playing but because he's Alan Rickman. He's great. When my mom was on the set one day she heard me yell, "Hey Maggie" to Dame Maggie Smith, and she nearly beat me. "You can't talk to her that way," but that's the way [Maggie] wanted it. (Jamie had a very funny story here to tell about Richard Harris, but alas, I can't repeat it.)
I remember seeing you at the New York premiere of Prisoner of Azkaban. What did you think of the reception from the fans? How was the premiere in London?
Big, amazing. When I went to my first premiere I didn't think it could get any bigger, then I come here and I realized it could. The London premiere was good, not as big, but still a lot though. At the New York premiere we had gone out for a meal first and our driver was going to pick us up and we couldn't find him. When we did, he dropped us off at the wrong entrance and we told him, "The red carpet!" But he said, "Just walk through the crowd." When I got there everyone started going nuts. I wasn't scared, but my heart was going a bit fast. I felt like freezing. People were asking for my signature, so I had to greet the fans and stuff. At one point a police officer was with me and the barrier started to give. The girls where just pushing it, and he said, "Sorry kid if I grab you by the collar, but they're going to get a bit rough." The police office was yelling, "Ladies, you have to get back now, I'm taking him away." You could see that the barrier was on its hinges. Now that I think about it, it was good fun. I actually got to meet LL Cool J. He was saying, "Great job!" He was actually saying that to me.
How do you feel staring in such a famous movie, media-wise?
I didn't realize how big it was. I never really saw how big. Maybe when I'm older I'll see. It's amazing, really. At the first premiere we rolled up in the car and I thought no one was going to know me because I'd never acted. I was unknown. There was nothing about me in the papers or anything and as I got out of the car the girls were screaming my name. That was the first time it hit me. Now the more times I [experience] it, I realize how big it is.
You said in a recent interview that you go to college one day a week. Do you still go? What are you studying and what do you hope to do when you're finished?
This year it's back to painting. In first year you do entry-level courses like painting, wallpapering, the basics. For six weeks in mechanics, we had a car that we had to work on, change the battery, change the tires, check tire pressure, all the odd jobs on it. We've done bricklaying. I didn't get to do much of that as I was filming. When I go back this time it will be [level two] painting, then mechanics.
Have you laid any bricks in any famous places?
I laid 16 bricks at Wembley Stadium in the conference room. When I do bricklaying the college has their own building near it. For a couple of weeks we went over [to the stadium]. We built the roof (just the structure and walls). I laid bricks and signed my name but it got covered over.
What are you going to do when you graduate?
I'm going to go to college full-time. I'm going to see if I have the fifth film, and if I have, I won't go until I'm finished filming. I want to carry on with filming, yes; [but] I like to have a trade if I ever need to do anything like that. I can fix my own house, I don't have to go to the mechanic or garage when my car breaks down. I can save a lot of money.
What kind of movies do you see yourself in?
One type of film I'd like to be in is one of Guy Ritchie's, like Snatch; those types of films. I'd like to try different roles, but I'd really like to be a baddie.
Did you always want to act or was it something that just happened?
It wasn't a plan of mine. I hadn't done drama school or anything. I'd only done a couple of school plays, that's about it.
What made you decide to start your own web site?
So the fans can get to hear more. As far as plans, I just want to make it bigger. We get e-mails from all around the world; it's amazing. From places like Bolivia and Iraq.
What do you like to do on your time off?
See all my friends. I have quite a bit of interest in music, making music, like rapping and stuff like that. Trying to make my own little album... see what I can do with my own skills.
What kind of music do you listen to?
I listen to a lot of music - hip hop, rock, dance, not pop.
Do you get noticed on the streets?
Not so much here [in New York City], but at home, all the time, especially around my area. [As soon as] one person knows, everyone knows. Wherever I am, I always see a couple of heads turn and [I] know they know. In New York while eating dinner, this waitress came out of nowhere and started saying that she knew that it must be terrible to recognized, hoped that she wasn't interrupting, giving all the reasons why people shouldn't do this but wanted to have a signature. I always sign everything -- especially for the little kids -- because if it wasn't for the fans, I wouldn't be here.
Have you visited any countries other than the US?
I've been to Spain, France and Ireland.
What's your favorite site in New York?
I haven't been all over New York; I might do that one day. So far I'd have to say Macy's and the Empire State Building. The view is breathtaking.
What did you do for your birthday?
We just went out for dinner, as I was filming that day. I got a little surprise on the set - it was actually in Mad-Eye Moody's classroom. We were doing wildtracks (where we just record voices) and out came two cakes – one for the extras and one for the cast. From production I got a mini fridge and it has a heater as well.
Do you share your trailer with anyone?
Well actually at the studios I have a room. I bring my Playstation, telly, my fridge. But when we're on location there are three rooms in the trailers - 3 different rooms.
How was it meeting the president of the United States?
Exciting. It was really exciting. I would have just been happy to stand outside the White House gates. When they told me I was going to the West Wing I was like, "Wow!" They took me to watch the president land and he came up to shake my hand and said "Nice to meet you." Then all the people who had wanted to meet the president came up to see me and ignored him! They started asking me questions. I'm like, "that's the president!" but there they were asking me questions [instead]. I was invited back the next day to see the East Wing and have a tour. I saw the conference rooms with names on all the chairs like Colin Powell, all the flags. The security guards looked like the Men in Black with the ear pieces, the glasses, the gun holsters. I was told that on the White House lawn there are two cement dots for the wheels of the helicopter, and if the pilots missed those dots they were put in prison. I said, "I'd hate to be the pilot." There are actually four helicopters and they all switch around so you don't know which one the president is in, then one lands on the spots on the lawn.
Can you tell us anything about what deleted scenes may be on the DVD?
They cut so much from all the movies. At the last launch party they showed a blooper reel put to music. I had to eat trifle for three days and I hate trifle. I was sitting with Tom and Josh and I just turned and threw up into the bowl. Tom and Josh jumped out of their seats. A very funny scene which should be on the DVD (but may not be) - there is a scene with Devon [Murray; Seamus Finnigan] in Lupin's class where Dracula (his boggart) takes off his cape and it's a woman in a bikini. She starts dancing because Lupin is playing music, and we all start dancing and Malfoy just hits me like I'm a dog or something. The conga line was funny, that was cut out too.
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Witch
Points: 685
DANADDICT89 says:
Good, I can't wait for the Yule Ball. I want to see Harry's reaction to Hermione's beauty. I'm not concerned about the whole, supposed, R/Hr part. Too similar to the way he acted when Ginny started dating. Childish, that is. Anyways, the ferret seen will be awesome. My little sister is looking forward to this film, a lot. All since that's her fave out of all of them.
Posted Sep 12, 2004 at 5:07 PM EST
Student
Points: 225
Magical Angel says:
Wow, he seems like a really nice guy. Sounds like he gets along with pretty much everyone. He is so lucky! Man I would do just about anything to be in those movies.... And I bet Jamie is just the best to work with!
Posted Sep 12, 2004 at 8:18 PM EST
Squib
Points: 154
Avrielle says:
Laugh out loud! The thingy with the women in the bikini sounds hisrious. I hope that they do put that part in the deleted scenes. I never thought as Crabbe as sweet, and curtious, but I guess that he is. :) I would like to meet someone off the cast of HP, someday. Especially Emma Watson!
Posted Sep 12, 2004 at 9:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1881
DarkPhoenixRising says:
Can you tell us anything about what deleted scenes may be on the DVD?
They cut so much from all the movies. At the last launch party they showed a blooper reel put to music. I had to eat trifle for three days and I hate trifle. I was sitting with Tom and Josh and I just turned and threw up into the bowl. Tom and Josh jumped out of their seats. A very funny scene which should be on the DVD (but may not be) - there is a scene with Devon [Murray; Seamus Finnigan] in Lupin's class where Dracula (his boggart) takes off his cape and it's a woman in a bikini. She starts dancing because Lupin is playing music, and we all start dancing and Malfoy just hits me like I'm a dog or something. The conga line was funny, that was cut out too.
Why is Lupin's boggart a vampire?
This is very interesting....
Posted Sep 12, 2004 at 9:56 PM EST
Ginny's Twin
Points: 3764
~Marie Antoinette~ says:
It would be so wicked if they did have that Dracula scene on the DVD. I would be laughing till it hurts. Great interview.
Posted Sep 12, 2004 at 10:29 PM EST
Ginny's Twin
Points: 3764
~Marie Antoinette~ says:
Sorry for the double post. But DarkPhoenixRising the vampire is Seamus's boggart. Lupin's boggart is the full moon as seen in the film.
Posted Sep 12, 2004 at 10:32 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2624
ravenmadluna says:
That was a really cool interview!!
I wish they showed more of the deleted scenes those are always the best!
I also wish he could have said more about the upcomming movie!
Posted Sep 13, 2004 at 1:30 AM EST
Witch
Points: 635
JaBean1234 says:
What it that all about Dracula and a dancing women in a bikini!??!?!?! I liked the third film but that just crosses a line. I'm glad they left that out. There is nothing even remotely related to that in any of the books. Seamus's boggart wasn't even a vampire. AHHHHH!!!!!
Posted Sep 13, 2004 at 7:37 AM EST
Witch
Points: 966
leolion says:
Wow, he seems like a cool, down to earth guy!
Posted Sep 13, 2004 at 9:57 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
ThelostWeasley13 says:
Wow, this dude is really funny. Geri you are so lucky. I would have loved to meet him. I would have been cracking up.
Posted Sep 13, 2004 at 7:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1247
Matt12 says:
He sounds so funny. He is such a great Crabbe. I wonder what it would have been like with Dudley being Crabbe and Crabbe being Dudley? Oh its too terrible to imagine, im glad he is Crabbe.
Posted Sep 14, 2004 at 5:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 676
Madame Rosmerta says:
Great interview! He sounds like a very nice guy and has a wonderful life.
Posted Sep 14, 2004 at 12:53 PM EST
St. Mungo's Mental Patient
Points: 41815
Phil_ says:
I never knew he was going to be dudley, he would have been good, but i like the dudley we have, but tis a shame he isn't in the next film....
Posted Sep 14, 2004 at 4:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1343
Devoted2Draco says:
The ferret scene sounded way awesome in the book, i cant wait to see it on screen! poor draco, i remember at the end of the fourth book, draco, crabbe and goyle are hexed, everything happens to my poor baby...seamus sounds a little disturbed, but i cant wait to see it on the dvd anyways because its all so great and fun and i cant wait! yay!
Posted Sep 14, 2004 at 8:57 PM EST
Points: 3723
emma'shockeyplayer says:
Thats a long interview... most of the ones ive seen have been like 2 or 3 questions... but we now know some more valuable information...YAY!!!
Posted Sep 15, 2004 at 3:50 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1247
Matt12 says:
That interview must have gone on forever. I wonder if the reporter was using Quick Quill Notes?? I cant wait to see the ferret scene, i hope they make a good job of it, most of it will have to be computer generated. I would hate for Harry Potter to be sued for cruelty to animals.
Posted Sep 15, 2004 at 6:10 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 330
alicia marie says:
What a great interview! He does seem to be very down to earth! It would just be so amazing to be an actor. He is so lucky and talented.
Posted Sep 15, 2004 at 6:56 PM EST
Squib
Points: 136
Misha says:
Cool interview. I hope the blooper reel makes it to the DVD. It sounds hilarious.
Posted Sep 15, 2004 at 10:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Supreme Mugwump says:
Its nice to know that he isn't so much like the character he plays, isn't it. What's with the dracula thing, when was that ever in the books?
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 12:34 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 96
zaffa says:
I am so glad the Yule Ball will be in the movie. I was so disappointed when I read that it was cut. Good look to whoever decided to keep it in!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 9:25 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2787
PunkyDunky says:
That's really cool. I'm glad they finally interviewed someone who isn't someone with a huge part. It's good to hear from someone who is low-key. His interview was very interesting.
Posted Sep 18, 2004 at 11:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 532
Obsessed-Harry-N-Dan-Fan says:
YAY!! Ferret scene and Yule Ball!! So exciting. I cant wait for the POA DVD and watch all the extra features and bloopers. All of it should be great.
Posted Sep 24, 2004 at 5:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 542
deadly_sweetness says:
He met the president? God if I was told I was gonna meet the president of the U.S I'd run up to him a slap him and shout abuse at him cos he's such a god damn idoit and I hate him and his vain desions. but then I'd get arrested or something so I'd just refuse to meet him in the first place, maybe graffiti "You suck" on the front door when no-ones looking ^^
Posted Oct 3, 2004 at 4:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1922
emma_wannabe says:
The woman in the bikini thing wuold have been funny but it wont be good for little kids though...
YAY!!! THE YULE BALL IS IN!!! One of my fave parts!!! Cant wait for the 4th movie... :-)
Posted Oct 4, 2004 at 4:57 AM EST
Squib
Points: 164
quidditchfreak333 says:
That took a long time but it is nice to see a real actor give his opinion.
Posted Oct 5, 2004 at 6:25 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 10
Jane948 says:
I cant wait to see the feret sceene.i'm sure tom is having fun with it too!
Posted Oct 5, 2004 at 8:51 PM EST
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