Harry Potter film: Actors press conference

The transcript discusses the casting of young actors for the Harry Potter film series. Emma Watson, at 10, is excited to play Hermione Granger, a character inspired by JK Rowling's younger self. Rupert Grint, 11, is cast as Ron Weasley due to his fitting appearance and background in school plays. The young actors' lives are set to change with special tutoring during filming. Daniel Radcliffe shares his excitement and emotions about being cast and the prospect of fame.

What character is Emma Watson set to portray in the Harry Potter series?

• Luna Lovegood

• Ginny Weasley

• Cho Chang

• Hermione Granger

What is one similarity between Rupert Grint and his character Ron Weasley?

• Both live in a castle

• Both are only children

• Both have a pet owl

• Both have a red-headed sister

What previous experience does Rupert Grint have before being cast in Harry Potter?

• He was in school plays and talent shows

• He starred in a TV series

• He acted in a Broadway play

• He was a child model

How did Daniel Radcliffe react to being cast as Harry Potter?

• He cried and was excited

• He was nervous

• He was disappointed

• He was indifferent

What is expected to happen after the first Harry Potter film is made?

• It will be the only film

• It will be followed by a TV series

• It will be turned into a book

• It will be the first of a series of films