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10-29-2010, 01:18 AM
| | |  Tom Felton talks Harry Potter, fame pitfalls; Reelz to air Deathly Hallows specials
In a new profile on Tom Felton, the actor spoke about not only the lessons he learned on the set of the Harry Potter films, but the pitfalls that came with fame at such a young age. Tom opened up about the financial dilemmas he came across in his teenage years, and how he learned to overcome them. A new photo of Tom accompanied the Daily Mail profile; that can be found here.  Quote:
‘I think everyone is expecting the Harry Potter cast to break down as it comes to its end,’ says Tom. ‘I know Daniel and Rupert had a bit of a cry when it was their last day and the crew screened a showreel of the past ten years. But I feel a real mixture of emotions. There is a little bit of sadness, but at the same time there is excitement.
‘For the past decade we haven’t had much freedom to do other projects. I certainly haven’t had much freedom to keep my own hair colour, or lay in the sun, or do anything remotely dangerous like skiing. It was nice to go on holiday and not have to slap on the SPF50 and sit under an umbrella with three caps on.’
Tom on the truths of fame and its negative effects. Quote:
‘One thing that people keep on saying to me is that the wealth and the fame must have made up for missing out on my childhood,’ he says. ‘But the idea of money — putting a price on your childhood — is ridiculous. You will never get those years back and you can’t put a price on them.
‘And to me, fame is not a positive thing. The idea of being famous is a lot better than the reality. It’s fantastic when you go to premieres and people cheer you, but it’s not real. And it’s totally not my approach to get my name on a club door just because I can.’
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‘I bought a lot of rubbish things that kids buy: skateboards and clothes and typical teenage stuff,’ he says. ‘And, as soon as I could, I wasted a lot of money on cars — BMWs mostly — for myself and my family.
‘My mum told me: “You have worked hard for it so get what you want, but beware, you will lose money on cars.” And she was right.’
‘My parents did what they could, but when money is thrust upon you so are a load of other things: tax, VAT, mortgages — things a 16-year-old really doesn’t know anything about. I got myself into a bit of trouble.
‘There was a scary two years where it was madness because I was really in trouble with the taxman. I had been working for eight years and all I had to show for it was this horrible debt. At one point we had the bailiff at the door.
'I was so naïve I didn’t even know what he was there for. He pointed at my car and said: “This yours?” and I said: “Oh, yes, I bought it two weeks ago and it’s all paid off.” He said: “Brilliant, we’ll take it. Give us the key.”
Tom discussed the acting and life lessons he learned from many of his Harry Potter costars, including Maggie Smith and Alan Rickman. He also voiced his respect for costars and friends Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint. Quote:
'As soon as you see “Dame” in front of someone’s name you get nervous, but Dame Maggie Smith is the most wonderfully gentle woman I have ever met. She never had a bad word to say.’
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‘I remember my first scene with Alan Rickman and I was anxious because he is a slight “method” actor; as soon as he is in his cloak, he walks and talks like Snape — it is quite terrifying. But I really wanted to talk to him because Robin Hood was one of my favourite films.
‘After I plucked up the courage, we chatted for about half an hour, and he told me where he got his inspiration from and how he thinks of approaching his lines. It is fascinating for a young actor to be able to talk to your heroes like that. It is priceless.’
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‘[Daniel] is an endless inspiration to me,’ he says of his friend. ‘Professionally, he is a phenomenal actor and he doesn’t take anything as a given. In between films he is doing acting classes, anything he can to improve himself.
‘He is exceptionally polite, terrifically good with names and he hates people who are rude.
‘But more than anything else he is exceptionally passionate. I can be on set for two weeks and be bored of going over the same scenes. He will have been there nearly two months solid and still be over the moon about filming the next day.
‘He is so passionate about the film and the franchise that he will be on set even on the days he is not needed.
‘People think there must be jealousy but there honestly isn’t, because no one could touch the part that he plays; not just for the acting but all the other stuff he has to deal with. He has been working almost solidly for ten years but it is his passion and he absolutely loves it.’
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‘Rupert is the most laid-back person you’ve ever met,’ he says. ‘He is not bothered by anything. You might tell him that his scene has been pushed back for three hours and he’ll be fine and mutter: “I’ll just play ping pong for a few more hours.”
‘He’s unfazed by the fans and the fuss but he remains a ferociously talented actor. He has expert timing and delivery with no effort whatsoever.’
Additionally, Tom and his Harry Potter costars will be featured in a couple of TV specials on Reelz network, one of which will be hosted by the Draco Malfoy actor himself. Those are listed here. Quote: “Spotlight: Harry Potter On Set” on November 13, 2010
Exclusive visit to the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Go inside the Great Hall and hear from Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and director David Yates. Plus, we'll take a behind-the-scenes look at the make up and creatures of Harry Potter.
“Spotlight: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” on November 20, 2010
Hosted by Draco Malfoy himself—Tom Felton, we'll look back on more than a decade of the Harry Potter series. With the conclusion drawing close, hear from the stars on what happened during filming for the final two movies and what their journey has been like. Hear from Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes, and director David Yates.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released November 19, 2010, and July 15, 2011. Click on the banner below to pre-order tickets for Part I at Fandango. Tickets are also on sale now in the UK; head over to the Harry Potter official UK Facebook for more information.  | |
10-29-2010, 01:32 AM
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Aw, really Tom?  They don't call those teenage years crazy for nothing.
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10-29-2010, 01:51 AM
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They may have not had freedom for other things but I believe they got much much more out of making franchise! I'm not talking about money either...traveling the world, recognition for future projects etc...
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10-29-2010, 01:58 AM
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Tom's amazing!
I can't believe he got crazy about money. After the sobriety of the other three, you tend to believe all the Potter kids were equally judicious.
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Aw, it's okay, Tom. I'm now at that age where money starts to become a big issue for me and I don't know anything much about it too.
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i read that article and there was some odd emma-hating-on for some reason (not by tom but the writer kept slipping things in there). :/
but a pretty good interview otherwise!
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I love the picture of Tom! 
Nice interview
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Great interview. Tom seems really down to earth about the whole fam thing and him playing one of the greatest "love to be hate" characters. I couldn't help but laugh about the sunscreen bit though...
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He looks sooo cute here!great interview!
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Nice interview..
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Wow, i had no idea he had had such money troubles. Good interview
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Wow, the writer of that article was incredibly rude to Emma. Perhaps certain stars don't exactly give him the warmest reception because he's so juvenile? Seriously, taking cheap shots at Emma's hairstyle and personal life?
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I like Tom Felton a lot! He's been great as the "bad boy". I thought he was one of the best things about Half-Blood Prince.
It’s interesting that he would speak so openly about his past financial problems - especially to The Daily Mail. Rather than relying on this story, I’d prefer to listen to the unedited audio of the interview. But I’m sure I’ll never get the chance.
I agree that the writer doesn’t pass up a chance to take cheap shots at Emma Watson. Seems really out of place in a “profile” of Tom Felton. Maybe she just can’t stand the fact that Emma’s public behavior isn’t salacious enough for The Daily Mail.
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Tom looks great!!
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This was interesting. He was so open about things, i just admire these people because they are so down to earth. Being a star of the Harry Potter franchise is a huge priviledge and they really understand the fact that it doesn't make them more special or better than other people. They really are like any one of us, they've just been given a chance of a lifetime. And they don't take anything for granted, they realize that all the fuss and fame can be gone tomorrow. And that's exactly why i like them.
But the writer of the article clearly isn't the biggest fan of Emma  Quite rude words. And the article also carefully tries to hint that Tom has something against her as well. I don't really understand why Emma had to be drawn into this if the writer had nothing good to say about her, only rude words in between the lines that didn't have anything to do with this article. But oh well | |
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I had no idea Tom had those issues with money! Hope everything is ok now. It's so sweet what he said about Rupert and Dan!
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The writer is an IDIOT! How can he say that things about Emma? God. ♥ | |
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I've just finished reading that article in the Daily mail and that writer was incredibly rude about Emma... cheap shots at a brilliant actress - and underhanded how she implied that Tom had ill feelings also.
Tom has finally grown up and looks amazing with his healthy tan & natural hair colour...
I wish him the very best of luck with whatever he goes on to do next <3
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