Harry Potter Stars James and Oliver Phelps Share a Hilarious Prank They Pulled on Rupert Grint During Filming
In a recent appearance on Delish’s “Suck It Up” segment, James and Oliver Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter franchise, shared a prank they pulled on their younger costar Rupert Grint. The prank was a classic Weasley-style trick, where they made Grint believe he could control the TV in his trailer with his body movements.
According to James Phelps, they tricked Grint into thinking that his body actions could control the TV, and he would get close to the TV and the volume would go up. Oliver Phelps then ran very quickly, and Grint was left confused, thinking he was in control of the TV. The prank was a classic Weasley move, and the Phelps brothers said it was something Fred and George Weasley would have done.
The prank is a reminder of how well-cast the Harry Potter movies were, with the core trio of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint anchoring all eight movies. The supporting actors, including the Phelps brothers, added depth and humor to the franchise, making it a beloved and successful series.
The success of the franchise can be seen in its critical and commercial reception, with all eight movies receiving high Rotten Tomatoes scores and grossing billions of dollars worldwide. The franchise’s ability to recapture its magic with a new cast in the upcoming TV series will be a challenge, but the Phelps brothers’ prank is a reminder of the joy and humor that the franchise brought to audiences.
The Weasley twins, played by James and Oliver Phelps, were a fan-favorite aspect of the franchise, and their pranks and mischief added to the humor and charm of the series. Their death at the end of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 was a tragic and affecting moment in the series, but their legacy lives on in the memories of fans and the impact they had on the franchise.