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JUNE 29, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: LA Times
To follow up on their numerous interviews over the past week celebrating the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the LA Times have posted an interview
with actors James and Oliver Phelps today.
The interview covers how they were first cast for their roles, director David Yates and working on Half-Blood Prince:
What was your favorite experience working on Half-Blood Prince?
OP: That would be being a part of the Fred and George joke shop scene. The crew built an exquisite set and there are a lot of special effects involved to simulate the magical pops and explosions. It’s a great scene.
JP: I really enjoyed working with the crew. Most of my actual acting I was able to complete in about two weeks. When I wasn’t acting I would help the crew set up scenes and shots. I learned a lot more about direction and filmmaking in general and that was pretty cool.
Are you often confused for each other like the Weasley twins are in the movie?
OP: It’s funny that you should ask that, because we rarely are. When we first went in for casting calls and got the part the crew was very methodical. They said to me “You’re George,” and to James, “You’re Fred” and I guess it stuck because no one ever really got confused.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince arrives in theaters on Wednesday, July 15th.
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Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I love this interview because I love these guys so much! And they people don't confuse them over who is Fred and who is George! I can't wait to see HBP and see the joke shop, it's going to be great!
Posted Jun 29, 2009 at 3:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 520
Mrs. Hammerlick says:
They seem like really nice guys.
The joke shop scene is terrific, but I'm a bit disappointed that they were only officially on-set for 3 weeks. So, little Gred and Forge.
I don't even want to contemplate DH. :(
Posted Jun 29, 2009 at 3:57 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 425
Maggie_ says:
Great interview! They are really fantastic as the Weasley's twis!
Posted Jun 29, 2009 at 3:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1733
Aura Cooper says:
Yay! A Fred & George/James & Oliver fix! *chuckles* Fred and George are up there on my list of favorites. And it's funny they asked about whether people mixed up which twin was which. ha ha ha. I'm not surprised that it wasn't much of a problem. It may be a little hard when you first meet as set of twins. But usually when you get to know them you are able to tell them apart easily. Funny how that is.
Posted Jun 29, 2009 at 11:42 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3672
Hecate3fold says:
Funny way to get selected for your part, your George and your Fred. Like it really made no difference which was who. The twins were/are always together when they are in a scene so it's almost like playing one part.
My but they have grown into handsome young men! Yummy!
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jun 30, 2009 at 1:03 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
They are both so funny! Thanks for posting this:) Love all those new interviews:)
Posted Jun 30, 2009 at 9:31 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 786
Rudeboy2025 says:
My favorite characters in the book! Good interview.
Posted Jun 30, 2009 at 6:48 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5166
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Good interview..i cant wait to see them 2 they are so cute..and my age too hehe..only by some months.i cant wiat to see them..and cant wait to see Half-Blood PRince in 15 more DAYS!!! YAY!!!!
Posted Jul 1, 2009 at 4:46 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Fun interview. I would probably get them confused. I never really paid that much attention. Now I think I should look closer. I will miss Fred when he is gone.
Posted Jul 1, 2009 at 11:10 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
Fred and George are definitely my favorite characters! I love James and Oliver:)
Posted Jul 2, 2009 at 12:45 AM EST
Auror
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mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked cool interview!I always like watching scenes where the Weasley twins are in,they really bring out the comic stuff.
Posted Jul 5, 2009 at 1:47 AM EST