11 things the 'Harry Potter' cast loved about making the films, and 8 things they hated

Andrew LaSaneJan 9, 2021, 21:27 IST

Daniel Radcliffe didn't like filming the quidditch scenes.Warner Bros.

The cast of the "Harry Potter" movies featured a mix of new-comer and veteran actors who all have memorable stories from the set.
Daniel Radcliffe has fond memories of working with Gary Oldman, but he didn't like shooting the quidditch scenes.
There are mixed feelings among the cast members about the scenes on the Room of Requirement set.
Professor Umbridge was cold-hearted, but Imelda Staunton had a hard time filming the scenes where her character tortured Harry.

Over the course of 10 years, the cast of the "Harry Potter" films - based on the books by controversial author J.K. Rowling - spent countless hours on set, leaving them with some incredible lasting memories.

But not every moment was as exciting or fun as it seemed on screen.

Here are some of the things that the cast loved and hated about making the movies:

Tom Felton loved the exploding toilets in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." Warner Bros.

Daniel Radcliffe has a fond memory of playing bass guitar with Gary Oldman.

Daniel Radcliffe and Gary Oldman in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." Warner Bros.

Emma Watson loved working with Helena Bonham Carter in the later films - and the feeling was mutual.

Hermione posed as Bellatrix Lestrange in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1." Warner Bros.

Robbie Coltrane was happy to be playing a good guy for once.

Robbie Coltrane played Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" movies. Warner Bros. Pictures

Jason Isaacs relished in being magical (and evil).

Jason Isaacs as Lucius Malfoy. Warner Bros.

Bonnie Wright liked filming on the Room of Requirement set, despite its flaws.

Bonnie Wright as Ginny Weasley. Warner Bros.

Warwick Davis enjoyed stage diving at the Yule Ball.

Warwick Davis played Professor Flitwick and Griphook. Warner Bros.

Natalia Tena loved getting to fly on a broom.

Natalia Tena played Nymphadora Tonks in the "Harry Potter" movies. Warner Bros.

Luke Youngblood enjoyed befriending the Phelps twins.

Luke Youngblood as Lee Jordan in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Warner Bros.

Ralph Fiennes really enjoyed going wand-to-wand against Harry Potter.

Ralph Fiennes played Lord Voldemort. Warner Bros.

Helen McCrory was in awe of the final showdown between Harry and Voldemort.

Helen McCrory played Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" movies. Warner Bros.

On the other hand, Radcliffe wasn't a fan of his quidditch scenes.

Daniel Radcliffe said he didn't like filming the flying scenes. Warner Bros.

Watson thought the first film was one big bad-hair day for Hermione.

Emma Watson didn't like her hair in the first "Harry Potter" movie. Warner Bros.

Maggie Smith wasn't too keen on sitting around in McGonagall's wardrobe waiting for her scenes.

Maggie Smith as Minerva McGonagall. Warner Bros.

Bonham Carter regrets getting so wrapped up in her character that she accidentally injured a castmate.

Helena Bonham Carter and Matthew Lewis in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." Warner Bros.

The Phelps brothers couldn't take the heat in the Room of Requirement.

James and Oliver Phelps played Fred and George Weasley. Warner Bros.

Lewis hated being Neville as a teenager when girls were around.

Neville Longbottom was played by Matthew Lewis. Warner Bros. Pictures.

Imelda Staunton didn't like torturing Harry as Dolores Umbridge.

Imelda Staunton as Dolores Umbridge. Warner Bros.

John Hurt thought the money spent on the films was "absurd."

John Hurt as Garrick Ollivander. Warner Brothers

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