Emma Watson and Emma Thompson played their most notable roles in the Harry Potter film franchise, where both actresses shared screen space.
Emma Watson is prominent for her roles in films like Beauty and The Beast, as well as The Perks of Being A Wallflower, proving her versatile acting skills. On the contrary, Emma Thompson is famous for her comedy and drama roles, in Cruella, Matilda The Musical and many more. Both actresses not just shared the spotlight but also a bond that is less talked about. They both happen to have their birthdays on the same date which makes it astonishing for their fans.
Sharing More Than Just Harry Potter
Interestingly and Emma Thompson share the same birthday on 15th April. The former, 36, was born on 15th April 1990, whereas the latter was born on the same day in 1959, turning 67 today. The British Actresses starred in Harry Potter film franchise, where Watson plays Hermione Granger, and Thompson played Professor Sybill Trelawney. The artists solidified their fan bases from Harry Potter. They also worked together in Beauty and The Beast by Bill Condon. While Watson is Belle, Mrs. Potts is voiced by Thompson.
The actresses share a bond that is full of warmth and respect. Watson and Thompson are often grouped as they are both English actresses who have inspired many. Their friendship is represented by shared roles and is built over the years by their presence in the industry. Fans and Potterheads around the world admire and celebrate both the actresses on their birthday with special wishes and memories. The actresses once enjoyed Adele’s concert at the London Palladium.
All About New Harry Potter TV Series
Meanwhile, the eight-episode, all new Harry Potter Television series is titled as . It is an HBO and Warner Bros production which is set to release during Christmas this year on HBO Max. The series is a retelling of the original books, with a brand-new cast including- Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape, and Nick Frost as Hagrid. JK Rowling is associated with the series as Executive Producer.
The series plans to cover all the books of Harry Potter, which has kept fans on edge with multiple seasons.