Dust off your robes and pour some butterbeer, muggles. Since Max announced its making a Harry Potter series back in 2023, fans have been clinging to every new piece of information released. One question on everyone’s minds has been whether or not any of the original Harry Potter cast members will reprise their roles in the new series.
Now, Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom, has decided to weigh in. In an interview with People , Lewis said he has a short attention span, which is part of the reason he loves his job which involves getting to play one thing and then move on to the next. In regards to returning to the Wizarding World, the Harry Potter actor admitted he’s curious to see the new adaptation in the works, but if asked to be involved, he’s not sure what his answer would be: It's not something I'm looking at or want to do but would not turn my nose up at.
I'd be very interested to see if it was Neville as an adult — a whole different vibe. That could be interesting. I would certainly look at that and consider it.
While I would love to see Lewis return as the endearing Gryffindor we know and love, it is not likely given the TV series is an adaptation of the books and not a continuation of the film franchise, meaning the character Neville Longbottom will once again be 11 years-old. And if the movies did one thing so excellently, it was cast age-appropriate kids to play the young wizards. All The Harry Potter Movies In Order, From Sorcerer's Stone To Fan.
