It really is unfair to Rupert cause I personally consider him a better actor than Daniel, I’m not saying Daniel is a bad actor, but I just think Rupert plays Ron better, more the way I picture him to be from the books.

I’m so excited to watch My Boy Jack on PBS on 4/20!!! I can’t wait to see Dan shine. I didn’t like December boys, but that wasn’t his fault. It was a weak story.

I have to admit that December Boys didn’t appeal to me at all on watching the trailers, so I didn’t see it, the story seemed a bit sentimental for my taste. But I have seen both of Dan’s other projects and was very impressed.

RUPYYY, my love, don´t be sad, for me (and for many people, as we could see), you´re better than both of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!(though I love them too, I just think some of Dan´s scenes are bad, aham, crying scene in POA).

I can kind of see why Rupert never makes it, mostly because the movies always portray Ron in a really goofy way (those faces!). I don’t think people give actors in roles such as that as much attention as they give to actors whose roles are more intense and serious (think emo/all-caps Harry). They don’t seem to get that it takes as much acting ability to be funny as it takes to be sad.

Another reason why Rupert is overlooked is because Dan is the lead guy and Emma is the lead girl, so the fame isn’t split into even thirds. Plus, Dan and Emma have had a lot more attention lately because of their new movies and Dan’s theatre performances, whereas Rupert hasn’t had any new roles lately.

So, I’m not saying it’s right or a fair justification of the treatment to Rupert, but that these are the most likely reasons I can think of for Rupert being overlooked (yet again).

By the way, I find it very interesting how a lot a female fans absolutely loath Emma, just saying.

Well, Rupert did make a list: MSN’s Notable Redheads http://style.uk.msn.com/fashionandbeauty/bebeautiful/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5568980&imageindex=15

please people….stop with the ‘what about ruperts??’. the reason for why it’s always Dan and Emma is very apparent, and has been repeated multiple times. I know its frusturating, it annoys me too, but it’s the way that it is, and frankly everytime i see an article like this i can almost hear the moans about why Rupert wasn’t mentioned. I’m sorry to be harsh- but guys, we know its not fair, but do we have to keep repeating it? It’s not going to chance anytime soon, I don’t think.

I think Emma is by far the best of the 3 at acting so far as I’ve seen. She wasn’t in the first film but I think she’s flown right on by both of the other 2(don’t get me wrong, they’ve all improved vastly).

Dan is the big star, Harry Potter, no brainer why he’s on the list whether he deserves it or not. Emma is the only female of the trio and as such it probably garners her more attention from the so-called pundits who come up with this crap(..and I think she deserves it most out of the 3 of them)...soooo…unless Rupert had done something fantabulous, he was bound to be left off…even though he more than deserves the recognition.

I love how EW puts Emma on their list after they claimed her acting was one of the shortcomings of the 5th film.

@anne: I don’t mean to be rude, but I think it’s because Rupert did that as a young kid. Emma didn’t even have anything else to look at before Ballet Shoes. And I’ve never heard mention of Daniel’s appearances in The Tailor of Panama or David Copperfield.

@Lilibeth: Have to agree with you on the “pretty young things,” I mean, Miley Cyrus AND Jessica Alba? Ugh, it’s a nightmare for me. But I think both lists are pretty strong. The best the girls have: Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, Ellen Page, Kristen Stewart, Emily Blunt, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, Evan Rachel Wood, America Ferrara, Rosario Dawson, Abbie Cornish, and Ginnifer Goodwin. The best the guys have: James McAvoy (robbed of an Oscar), Michael Cera, Gael Garcia Bernal, Elijah Wood, Paul Dano, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emile Hirsch, Jason Schwartzman, Seth Rogen, Ryan Gosling, and Shia LaBouef.

reality check for the Rupert lovers. He did not get the best reviews for ‘Driving Lessons”. That movie got mixed reviews and Rupert may have fared better actingwise in that movie but it’s still not outstanding to make him noticed by the world and by the media. As for being more successful, lol, both DB and DL got almost the same boxoffice total, which means to say that both films bombed at the boxoffice. rofll…

Just accept it folks, Rupert’s a third wheel. He doesn’t have the looks and the talent to be on par with Dan and Emma. The equality of the trio is a myth.

“Oh, what about Rupert?!?” “It’s not fair!” “He is a better actor by far!” “Totally unfair!” “What’s so special about Emma anyway??” “Ruper is cuter!” “Ruper got more good reviews” “I prefer Ruper!!” “Dan’s scenes are bad!” “Why is Ruper always left out??!!” “unfair, unfair, UNFAIR!!”

Me: (sigh) Oh, man…

I don’t know if I should laugh or cry… Okay, I’ll try and get you out of that pit despair you seem to be in by pointing out some facts….

1) Dan is the lead boy, Emma is the lead girl. So it’s understandable that they are mentionned more often. Stop viewing that as something personal AGAINST Rupert. 2) Rupert’s part is less serious, more “goofy” and goofy characters are less easily considered hot. It’s a fact, a psychological phenomenon. It’s all a matter of image. Cute is probably the most appropriate term but not “hot”. For exemple, Han Solo was hot. Luke was cute. Got it? If you don’t I won’t even bother to explain it further. 3) Hotness has nothing to do with talent. It’s unfair but it’s a sad characteristic of our society. 4) You can’t compare the talent of actors playing such different part. For example, Harry Potter is a part that is much more easy to mess up, because first he’s the main character and that’s a much more emotional and complex part to play. So you might as well compare Rambo with Snow White. 5) You you PLEASE stop the “in my opinion he’s a better actor!” or “I think he’s hotter!”. Guys, when you like someone, you always think he’s better, hotter, sexier or whatever. And I hope you realize it’s not objective. 6) You know, you don’t have to bring Dan and Emma down because they were chosen over your favorite actor/character. Even though such behaviour is understandable, that makes you sound like some jealous children who are put out their fav got less attention. 6) Will you one day stop all those “What about Rupert??” every single time Dan and Emma are mentioned?? This is annoying as hell!! I mean, it’s unavoidable: I see their names and I’m thinking to myself “Oh no, I bet we’ll hear from Rupert’s fans yet AGAIN!!” Have mercy on us!!

@Evelyne I applaud your comment! Exactly the sort of thing I would write if I could be bothered anymore.

@LLMM, actually I wasn’t counting David Copperfield or TofP because they predate HP and they won’t hold much sway in his post HP career. If you read the reviews on Amazon re David Copperfield, Dan (aged 9) gets amazing reviews, is considered one of the strengths of the production. With Thunderpants I was just pointing out that every actor does forgettable things, but fans tend to brush over the embarrassments.

as for DL, I rate Rupert better in it than Emma was in Ballet Shoes; some of her scenes were good but some quite weak, but really she was simply outstripped by her two young costars for most of it (who were fantastic). I had a few problems with Ballet Shoes, insipid production, adult acting lacklustre (except Eileen Atkins). DL by contrast I hated because it was overacted by Julie Walters (who I normally love) and that is my main problem with it.

Evelyne: “Emma is the lead girl.”

And therein lies the root of the problem. Emma should not be the lead girl more than Rupert should be the lead boy. If the movies hadn’t screwed up the trio balance and their roles so greatly, Rupert would be getting the attention he deserves. Maybe we shouldn’t be blaming the media but instead should be blaming the movies for perpetuating this view.

Personally I have no problem with Dan making these lists and not Rupert. He’s Harry, it’s a far larger part and should be. Emma is another story entirely. But as I said above, I blame the movies themselves. I actually think Emma does fine with the material she’s given, but I have my doubts as to if she could handle playing Hermione if she were written in the script as she is in the books. She’s a far more emotional character, for one and Emma’s range is imho limited as of right now. I do think Rupert could handle an accurate Ron though.

saoirse: No. The equality of the trio is not a myth in the books, and I don’t think anyone is saying they’re equal in the movies. They’re not, but they should be and that’s the complaint. As for looks and talent. Mmkay, your opinion is yours. Rupert does get better reviews for his acting though than Emma- in HP and otherwise. DL didn’t get glowing reviews, but in general his acting in it was well commended.

If Bonnie Wright was used in the movies more, I’d say she and Rupert would be your supporting actors/actresses (along with Matt and now Evanna), but Dan and Emma are the leads. Not just for their movie portrayal as strong characters, but they have a natural chemistry together (and is one factor for H/Hr ships). Remember also, this is a press magazine, and who do you usually see doing the press junkets with a lot of energy? No offense to Rupert, but he’s much more laid back and quiet…I remember one press bit with the three of them where Dan was trying to toss things his way and Rupert would give short answers.

Plus, the press would love a good actor love story, and they seem to see something in Dan and Emma, despite the “anvils” that it would be Ron/Hermione. And not just asking about H/Hr, but about Dan and Emma dating (I know Regis at least has asked each of them twice on his show).

Of course, based on all this, you know there’s one DH moment that’s going to make it to the movie…The Horcrux H/Hr Kiss. I can’t see the producers leaving out the one moment where they can get Dan and Emma to smooch on screen. :)