Matthew Lewis Talks About Neville in "Deathly Hallows"
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Posted by: Mel
July 21, 2010, 09:31 PM
In a new interview, Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) discusses the physical changes his character goes through in "Deathly Hallows":
"The teeth and the ears were the first to go, and then the fatsuit
came shortly after - I look a lot more like him in the new film," he
revealed.
"I didn't mind wearing all those things because it was
appropriate for the character. He's been a bit more bloody and battered
as he's been living underground so we've made him slim out."
The article also goes on to discuss how Lewis feels Neville has changed over the course of the movies:
"Having started when I was 11 years old, Neville was shy and
vulnerable, who was pushed around, bullied and was very nervous.
"Over
the years, he has more depth and can stand up more for himself. In the
seventh one, he's almost a completely changed man. He's a reckless
resistance leader who wants to go and fight, and do the right thing.
He's become more heroic, he's got heart, courage and loyalty. He's still
not perfect, but he comes through where it counts."
You can read more here. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" comes out November 19th, and "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" will be out July 15th, 2011.
41 Comments
160 Points
I knew that Neville would looking exactly like Matt Lewis in real life… that’s how he ends up with Hannah Abbot.
622 Points
Squee! I am so excited to see Neville ROCK THE HOUSE in Deathly Hallows, though it sucks that we probably won’t see much of him until Part 2. Anyway, yay Matt! I’m so glad he gets to finally shed the fat suit. That must’ve been horrible.
1402 Points
I never knew that Matt has to wear fat suit and special ears and teeth to look more like the Neville in the book. That must be so strange for him. And I am glad that now he can shine. I really like the Neville in Book 7. But to see the transformation, from Book 1 to Book 7, that was amazing.
1040 Points
I’m so glad they let him look more like himself for DH, I’ve always loved Neville/Matt and can’t wait to see him chop off Nagini’s head! Go, Neville!
140 Points
I agree with you Headmistress LemonFaerie, it’s going to be so cool to see Neville finish that creepy snake
840 Points
I Love Neville!!!!
I hope he gets to kill Nagini in DH!!!
465 Points
Matt is so awesome! I can’t wait to see him in DH standing up to Voldemort in front of all the Death Eaters and everyone at Hogwarts…. SO EXCITED!!! :D
66 Points
Neville and Harry are both of my favorite characters
335 Points
I love Neville! I told everyone for years that he would cause the turning point in the war and when the 7th book came out I felt totally Vindicated! Go Neville!
BTW If they cut out the scene of him destroying Naginni I may throw a temper tantrum in the theatre :P
679 Points
Great to hear, that they’ve made Neville the strong character he is in DH.
277 Points
Oh, I love Neville, and it’s good that he’s losing the fatsuit and the comedy ears and teeth, he’s going to be all growed up! Agree with all the people who can’t wait to see him slay Nagini!
808 Points
I can’t wait to see Matt shine in DH. He’s been in the background pretty much throughout all the films but near the end of DH all eyes will be on him.
606 Points
Glad to see Matt playing Neville with all his potential. He is the other boy from the prophecy, after all!
120 Points
Great interview, thank you for sharing. Very interesting to learn how Neville has changed throughout the course of the series, he definitely turned into a hero when it was needed. Can’t wait to see him in action leading the Hogwarts resistance against the Carrows, and then defeat Nagini with the sword of Gryffindor. These are bound to be highlights of the two-parter.
I knew that Neville would looking exactly like Matt Lewis in real life… that’s how he ends up with Hannah Abbot.