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25 years of Harry Potter: A look at the cast then vs now

Updated On: 03 September, 2026 08:44 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone marks 25 years since its debut in November 2001. As the film completes 25 glorious years, the franchise's ensemble has undergone an extraordinary evolution, having started as young newcomers and has now have become established adults. On Harry Potter's 25th anniversary, here's a look at how the original stars have changed over the decades.

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Harry Potter cast then and now. Pics via X
Harry Potter cast then and now. Pics via X
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Cast at age 11 as the titular character, Daniel Radcliffe is now a celebrated actor and a father since 2023.
Cast at age 11 as the titular character, Daniel Radcliffe is now a celebrated actor and a father since 2023.
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Debuted as the fiercely intelligent, bushy-haired young witch, Hermione Granger, Emma Watson is balancing her career as an actress and a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, along with completing a creative writing degree from Oxford, and founding the sustainable gin brand Renais.
Debuted as the fiercely intelligent, bushy-haired young witch, Hermione Granger, Emma Watson is balancing her career as an actress and a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, along with completing a creative writing degree from Oxford, and founding the sustainable gin brand Renais.
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Harry’s loyal, red-haired best friend, Ron Weasley is now a successful actor and a father.
Harry’s loyal, red-haired best friend, Ron Weasley is now a successful actor and a father.
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Harry’s sneering, platinum-blonde Slytherin rival, Draco Malfoy, played by Tom Felton is now an established actor and has even published the bestselling memoir Beyond the Wand.
Harry’s sneering, platinum-blonde Slytherin rival, Draco Malfoy, played by Tom Felton is now an established actor and has even published the bestselling memoir Beyond the Wand. 
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Ginny Weasley, the youngest sibling who grew into a fierce warrior and Harry's love interest, now works behind the camera as a film director and environmental author of Go Gently.
Ginny Weasley, the youngest sibling who grew into a fierce warrior and Harry's love interest, now works behind the camera as a film director and environmental author of Go Gently.
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Neville Longbottom, the clumsy, forgetful Gryffindor student, is now a consistent British television and film actor.
Neville Longbottom, the clumsy, forgetful Gryffindor student, is now a consistent British television and film actor.
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The primary antagonist of the Harry Potter series, Lord Voldemort, is now an acclaimed Hollywood actor.
The primary antagonist of the Harry Potter series, Lord Voldemort, is now an acclaimed Hollywood actor.

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