| masterofmystery | 02-13-2012 06:30 PM | First photo of Rupert Grint from VisitEngland tourism campaign, with Julie Walters Harry Potter actors Rupert Grint and Julie Walters (Ron and Molly Weasley, respectively), joined Stephen Fry (narrator of the U.K. Harry Potter audiobooks) for the upcoming VisitEngland campaign to boost tourism in the nation, leading up to the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games this summer, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. A photo of Rupert from one of the shoots, set to begin airing in Britain on March 8, 2012, in Bridlington Beach, Yorkshire. We will have much more on this campaign, including the television adverts, as they are released. http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/...02_224x423.jpg Quote:
Secretary of State, Jeremy Hunt said: 'This will be an incredibly exciting year, and the UK will be the very best place in the whole world to holiday. It's thrilling that four of our best-loved actors are joining the campaign to get even more of us holidaying at home.'
James Berresford, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive said: 'I am honoured that four national treasures such as Stephen, Julie, Michelle and Rupert are helping us to inspire UK residents to take a break at home in this momentous year!
'Their involvement is key in creating the highest profile campaign this country has seen in terms of boosting domestic tourism.'
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