The director of the first installment offered her the role, but the writer rejected it for a reason that will surprise you.

The Harry Potter writer may have appeared in the movies

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The writer J.K Rowling It is the reason why the story of Potter and the magical universe that surrounds him has penetrated so deeply into the hearts of fans. The author created a detailed world in which fascinating creatures, spells and impressive settings merged into a masterpiece of literature and cinema of fantasywhich will now have a new HBO Max series. Rowling created complex and memorable personalities in the magical saga, but what she didn't expect is that she herself I would be close to playing a key character in the first movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).

Cover of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

The film adaptations managed to further promote the British novelist's books, turning Harry Potter in a 2000s pop culture icon. The movies They faithfully captured the idea that the writer had created since the choice of places to record the scenes, the special effects and the cast of actors they worked perfectly. In this way, a saga was born that has not only accumulated achievements in the cinema since, after the success of Hogwarts Legacy, the franchise has confirmed the development of new video games. You can watch all the Harry Potter movies on HBO Max and Movistar Plus+.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)directed by Chris Columbusis the first installment of the saga and introduces the protagonist Harry Potter, a character who represented a radical change in the life and professional career of Daniel Radcliffe. The plot of the film follows the story of young Potter as he discovers his wizard status and is admitted to Hogwarts.

This film was the one that started the legend of Harry Potter in the cinema

The production brilliantly combines the exploration of the magical world with the presentation of the mythical characters played by himself. Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) y Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley). Columbus's direction blends with the fantastic soundtrack of John Williamsproducing an effect of absolute viewer immersion in the universe of Potter and his friends.

The director of the first installment offered her the role, but the writer rejected it for a reason that will surprise you.

One of the most memorable scenes from the first film is the one in which Harry is in front of the magic mirror of Erised, an element that shows the deepest desires of everyone who looks at it. The sequence is especially touching since the little protagonist has flashbacks in which he meets his deceased parents Lily y James Potterwhich manages to connect the viewer with Harry and thus explain the character's past.

Mirror of Erised scene in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

The role of Potter's father was given to the actor Adrian Rawlins but in the case of the mother, finally played by Geraldine Somerville, initially there was another person thought for the role. And yes, that person was his own J.K. Rowling. It is paradoxical to think that the creator of Harry Potter They wanted to give her the role of his mother, but director Columbus did so, considering Rowling's profile as perfect for the role.

The writer had to embody Lily Potter in the scenes of Mirror of Erised and at the time of his death, but rejected the offer. Rowling directly stated that I was not cut out to be an actress and that would only ruin the character in some way.

JK Rowling with the main cast of Harry Potter

We all keep in mind that Rowling She is not an actress and has another role in the Harry Potter stories, neither more nor less than that of the creator of the novels on which the film saga is based. However, we all know the appearances of Stan Lee in the productions of Marvel or those of Tarantino in his films, so we cannot deny that a cameo by the writer in the first installment as Lily Potter It would have been something incredible.

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