As we’ve previously reported, Tom Felton is scheduled to attend the grand opening of Universal Orlando Resorts Wizarding World of Harry Potter grand opening. While Universal has released a short behind-the-scenes clip today featuring everyone but Tom, the clip ended with the announcement that all will be revealed next week.
Will the day the park opens be the same as the grand opening celebration Tom and co-star Bonnie Wright are scheduled to attend? When we know, you’ll know, until then – watch some Gryffindors. 😉
Digital Spy got the exclusive scoop from Tom confirming that makeup, and not the use of CGI effects a la Benjamin Button will be used for the aging of Tom and fellow cast members Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 epilogue portion.
Tom Felton has revealed that the final Harry Potter films are “reveling” in J.K. Rowling’s source material.
Speaking to DS at the UK premiere for Remember Me, Felton admitted that the filmmakers are working closely from Rowling’s Deathly Hallows novel to bring the last movies to the screen.
“One of the great things about the last one is that we’ve managed to split it into two films. We have all the freedom to stick to the books exactly and revel in them and enjoy every page,” he said.
Discussing the ending of the film, which sees the main characters in their mid-30s, Felton said that the make-up work will be done without CGI.
“There’s a lovely moment at the end of the film where we’re all 35 years old, Dan [Radcliffe] and I are very excited to see each other as old men!” he commented. “They’re doing it with prosthetics, with me at least. No digital enhancements, it’s all real stuff. I’m hoping it’s going to be flattering, we’ll see!”
You can watch video of Tom answering these questions at the source or below.
Tom Felton cozies up to girlfriend Jade Olivia as they step out at the Remember Me premiere held at London’s Odeon Leicester Square on Wednesday night (March 17).
The 22-year-old British actor will be back as a blond soon — he tweeted, “Back to hogwarts tomorrow for some more blonde haired nastiness. Should be fun. Not long left now! Wonder if I’ll miss the blonde hair? Not likely.”
Tom shared with us recently about the opening of the new theme park, “I’ve been there twice already and I’m quite impressed. I was there to just look around at the work they’re doing and the second time to announce the opening date. It looks awesome. I think that would be a great dream come true for any kid to be immortalized in a theme park.”
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park at Universal Orlando opens this spring.
Thanks to justjaredjr for the article and the photos.
