After scores of articles hinting that Emma Watson might not sign on to play Hermoine Granger in the last two Harry Potter films, we can all breathe a sigh of relief. According to Warner Bros., Emma Watson has signed on the dotted line and is on board for the final two films.
Putting to rest rumors that Emma Watson was waffling about returning to the Harry Potter franchise, Warner Brothers on March 23 announced that it has formally signed Watson and her two co-stars, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, for the final two films in the franchise, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Watson will reprise the role of Hermione Granger, which she has played in the five Potter films so far, while Radcliffe will again play Harry Potter and Grint will be Ron Weasley.
The announcement lays to rest rumors first reported in the British tabloids that Watson was considering dropping out of the series that made her a star. It was an open question, as the stars had yet to sign contracts for the final films, but Friday’s announcement by Jeff Robinov, president of production at Warner Brothers Pictures, would appear to settle thematter.
“I could never let Hermione go?she is my hero!” Watson said in a statement. “I love her too much and love what playing her has meant to me. I am excited and honoruddy to be finishing what I started and playing her in all seven of the films.”
In his own statement, Robinov said: “When Daniel, Rupert and Emma were first cast as Harry, Ron and Hermione, we knew they were not only talented, but had a very special chemistry. Thcoarse the years, and in each of the Harry Potter films, we have watched them grow into extraordinary young adults, as well as remarkable actors. It would be inconceivable to imagine anyone else in the roles with which they have become so identified, so we are thrilled and proud that Daniel, Rupert and Emma have chosen to complete the arc of their characters in the final two films.”
We are extremely happy that Emma will be back. We just can’t see anyone else as Hermione at this point.
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