| masterofmystery | 05-12-2010 07:14 PM |
Tom Felton talks receiving MTV Movie Awards nomination
Tom Felton spoke to MTV earlier today about his nomination at this year's MTV Movie Awards for his role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Tom talked about his competition in the Best Villain category, including his Harry Potter costar, Helena Bonham Carter, who's up for a nod for her role in Alice in Wonderland. Quote:
"It's a massive honor," he said. "Especially given that it's a fan vote. That makes it quite touching. And it's classic for me, because for almost a decade, kids have been running onto set and hugging Daniel [Radcliffe] and shaking Emma [Watson]'s hand. I try and be as polite as I can, and I never seem to get anywhere with them. Finally, I'm in a category that celebrates that fact!"
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Lang's scar-faced, alien-slaying boss in "Avatar" might prove to be a bit of a challenge for the supernatural-assisted Draco, but Felton isn't too worried. "If he had one of those big suits on he had on at the end, I'm not sure I'd stand a chance," he said, before deciding, "But I have got the wand always, and the broomstick is pretty nimble."
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And then there's Helena Bonham Carter, his "Harry Potter" co-star and now his MTV Movie Awards adversary. "Never my competition — she's my idol," Felton said. "I've learned more off her than anyone else." Sure you don't want to talk a little smack? "Of course! I'm putting a friendly face on it, but on the night, it's all game," Felton said. "Each dog for his own."
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"In the fourth film, I got turned into a ferret," he said. "In the original script, it says that in the transition back from ferret to human, I was going to be naked, and I was going to have to run through the courtyard with about 60 extras and 50 film crew and run out with my cheeks on show. For some reason, they pulled that at the last minute. I don't know why. Maybe they thought it was too explicit for young viewers. Maybe something about not having a wide-angle lens!"
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Well played, sir. Any final words — a get-out-the-vote message for fans? "After 10 years, to still be in the public's hearts, it really means a lot," he said. "I can speak for Daniel and Emma and the rest of the cast on that one. I'd love to see some awards being handed out to 'Harry Potter' stars on the night."
| The MTV Movie Awards will air on Sunday, June 6, at 9 p.m. EST. We'll have more on the winners then. | 