Every fan of the Harry Potter series remembers Neville Longbottom – a shy, slightly awkward boy who, over the years, transformed into one of the bravest heroes of the saga. Matthew Lewis, the actor playing this character, underwent a spectacular metamorphosis that surprised many. Matthew now looks completely different than when he was filming, and his professional career has taken on a completely new pace. Let’s see what he looks like now and what he does after the end of his Harry Potter adventure.
The path to the role of Neville Longbottom
Matthew Lewis was born on June 27, 1989 in Leeds, England. Already as a child, he dreamed of acting and started performing on the stage of local theaters. At the age of 11, he auditioned for the role of Neville Longbottom in the first film of the “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” series. This role turned out to be a pivotal point in his career and brought him international fame.
Neville’s transformation and Matthew Lewis’s transformation
Over the course of the series, both the character of Neville and the actor himself have undergone a huge transformation. Neville, initially a shy and awkward boy, in recent films becomes a brave hero who played a key role in the fight against Voldemort. At the same time, Matthew Lewis was growing from a child to a young man.
After the series ended, Lewis shocked fans with his physical transformation. A sculpted figure, stylish clothes and self-confidencethat he transformed from an inconspicuous boy into a handsome man. Many fans couldn’t believe it was the same actor who played Neville.
Career after Harry Potter
After finishing work on the Harry Potter film series, Matthew Lewis did not disappear from the screen, but so far he has not managed to play an equally famous role. He continued his acting career, regularly appearing in films and series. He starred, among others, in “Me Me Before You”, where he played the role of Patrick, and in the British series “Ripper Street”. He tried his hand at various film genres, but he failed to get rid of the Neville label for good.
What is he doing today?
Today, Matthew Lewis is active on social media, where he regularly shares his projects and everyday life with fans. Apart from acting engages in charity and social activities, supporting various initiatives. They also appeared some time ago rumors about his involvement in the currently created Harry Potter series. If he were to play a role, he would most likely play one of the Hogwarts teachers.
Source: Gazeta
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