Miriam Margolyes says Harry Potter fans should be more into the movies now

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Harry Potter Actress Miriam Margolyes has some thoughts about people who are still huge fans of the popular film franchise.

During an interview with New Zealand 1News Network, Margolyes was asked how Harry Potter And Blackadder Fans approach her differently when they see her in public. She explained that fans of the British comedy series starring Rowan Atkinson usually ask her to say “bad boy.” But instead of answering the question about Harry Potterdecided to share how she feels about the fandom.

“I’m worried about Harry Potter “The fans because they should be over it by now,” Margolis said. “That was 25 years ago, and it’s for kids,” he explained.I I think it’s for kids.

The actress portrayed Professor Pomona Sprout in the film franchise. Her character taught herbology and was the head of Hufflepuff house. While speaking with the host, Margulies seemed confused about the fact that those who grew up with the books and movies are still so immersed in the wizarding world, despite being adults at this point.

“They’re stuck in it,” she explained. “I do Cameos, and people say, ‘We’re having a confrontation.’” Harry Potter– themed wedding, and I thought, “Gosh, what a fun first night for them?” I can’t even think about it. no.”

“And I noticed”Harry Potter it is amazing. “I’m very grateful for that,” but doubled down on her original thought, which was that “it’s over.”

It can be said that Harry Potter In fact, it’s not over, since Max is currently developing a seven-season series based on the books by controversial author JK Rowling, who has received criticism for her anti-trans comments over the years.

Margolies previously made headlines in September 2023 for her accusation Little Shop of Horrors Star Steve Martin took part in the “awful” behavior on set. In the film there is a scene in which Martin Oren Scrivello beats up dental nurse Margolis. She claimed in her memoir that he repeatedly hit her while filming the scene.

Martin denied her accusations in a statement at the time, and indicated that he was surprised that she wrote that because there was no physical contact between them at all.

“My memory is that we had good communication as professional actors,” the statement read. “But when it is implied that I hurt her or was somehow negligent about doing stunts, I have to object. I remember being very careful with the fake punch – the same caution I would use with any similar scene.