Actor Jamie Waylett Reportedly Arrested for Drug Possession in London
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Posted by: sue
April 08, 2009, 05:45 PM
We have some troubling news to report tonight regarding one of the actors in the Harry Potter films. Stemming originally from a UK tabloid, world wide media have now carried the story that actor Jamie Waylett, who portrays actor Vincent Crabbe in the beloved film series, was arrested on charges of possessing an illegal substance. A rep for Scotland Yard told the BBC that police made the arrest after searching a car carrying 19 year old Jamie and a friend. "The car was searched and officers found eight bags of a substance believed to be cannabis," he said.
The report then goes on to state a search of the Waylett's home produced additional cannabis in the form of ten plants. "Officers found a number of plants believed to be cannabis plants and equipment for the cultivation," Scotland Yard said "Both men have been bailed until July pending further inquiries and tests on the substances."
MTV also points out that "Waylett, who has become a "Harry Potter" fan favorite, emerged from
massive casting calls in the early part of the decade to land his role.
A Slytherin student, Vincent Crabbe serves as one of Draco Malfoy's
minions but is as helped by his size as he is fatally flawed by his
dimness. An accomplice to the Death Eaters, Crabbe's wizard powers —
and his distaste for Harry — increase throughout the "Potter" series."
Readers will recall of course that Jamie Waylett is a long time friend to us here at Leaky. As distressing as this news is for us personally as we do believe this to be accurate, we can only imagine how upsetting this news is for his family, close friends, and of course his fans. At this time we do not know how this may impact his future role in the Harry Potter series, with filming ongoing for Deathly Hallows, and notably his involvement in the future filming of the dramatic scenes involving Crabbe in the Room of Requirement. Warner Bros has declined to comment as of now on this matter, and we are continuing to work to learn more on this report; more when we get it!
194 Comments
428 Points
I feel for his friends and family. I wonder how that is going to affect DH. Maybe they’ll kill Goyle off instead? Hmm.
1231 Points
I’m with Dawlish and the Archieves on this. I mean, seriously. This is complete bullocks! I feel for his family and friends that they are going to be caught in the middle of this.
Though, I must admit, years from now, this will all be something that people laugh over.
And if they take away Jamie’s right to help finish off the series, I’m going to be severely pissed! I don’t bloody care that he had pot plants, nor do I care if he actually smoked it or anything. Crabbe belongs in the series and no one can play Crabbe but Jamie.
If this were Daniel or Rupert, this whole thing would be different. But, because it’s Jamie, fans are talking about dropping him? Is Crabbe really that expendable in your eyes? They let Michael Phelps go and he’s a bloody athlete!
pot? people are making this big of a deal out of pot?! though i guess i shouldn’t be shocked, look at the reaction to phelps. pot is harmless and young people have been enjoying it since the start of freaking time. so many real problems in the world we could be worrying about instead
2588 Points
I’m not going to join the debate of whether or not pot should be legal but it currently is illegal and it’s a shame he was caught with it and so much of it. I do hope it doesn’t effect his role in the last two movies. I can’t picture anybody else playing the role.
101 Points
you know, i’m not all that surprised, i mean it sucks and i hope that it doesn’t effect the movies but he’s 19! no body would care if he wasnt n harry potter.
83 Points
It sounds like he was selling the stuff if he had eight bags with him and was growing it. Thats a little worse than just possession. Why would he be that stupid? Its so sad. I hope his judgment improves…
83 Points
It sounds like he was selling the stuff if he had eight bags with him and was growing it. Thats a little worse than just possession. Why would he be that stupid? Its so sad. I hope his judgment improves…
200 Points
this is another horrific story of a young talented person getting on the wrong track. I hope his friends and family stick by him and if he needs help he gets it. I also hope Warner Bros stick by him.
879 Points
What horrifies me is the “It’s only pot” attitude. It is perfectly possible to go through life without drinking alcohol to access or experimenting with drugs. I have and I really don’t feel that I have missed out on anything of value.
7524 Points
That’s sad. Hope he learns from this.
40068 Points
Im sureit will be ok…
2016 Points
I wonder whether they’ll let him get help and continue with his role – that would send a stronger message about being about drug use and that you can have second chances!!!
15914 Points
I just hate it that they always put Potter on headlines just to make some spectacle out of it. Sigh. And that news is indeed sad. I hope he finds his way back to the right path soon…
4135 Points
Oh no don’t tell me he’s been this stupid and took drugs. I don’t believe he had anything to do with it and hopefully it was his friends drugs. I don’t believe this at all!!!!!! He would neveer ever ever do this to us potter fans.
2746 Points
Isn’t this kinda ironic though, that Crabbe got busted for doing something wrong. He is in character! :)
I feel for his friends and family. I wonder how that is going to affect DH. Maybe they’ll kill Goyle off instead? Hmm.