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Emma Watson and Rupert Grint on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

By , About.com GuideJuly 15, 2009

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Even stars of Hollywood's biggest movies aren't immune to swine flu. Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, was just recovering from swine flu when he sat down with his co-stars to discuss one of the most anticipated movies of 2009: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. "I'm fine now, you're safe," said Grint when asked how he was feeling at the film's press conference. Proving his sense of humor was still intact, Grint added, "Wait a minute, you better run! Run!"

Grint also shows off his comedic skills in this sixth Potter film. "I have to say, I think this is, for Ron, for my money, in terms of the comedy, this is Rupert's finest hour," said Daniel Radcliffe. "He’s absolutely brilliant in this movie. It kind of reveals himself to be a fantastic practitioner of physical comedy. You balance the dramatics off as well, obviously wonderfully, but the scene on the broomstick in Quidditch which is like something out of Buster Keaton or something. It’s absolutely brilliant, and I was belly-laughing, it was wonderful." Read More...

  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Cast Videos
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Movie Posters
  • Emma Watson Biography / Rupert Grint Biography

  • (Photo © Warner Bros Pictures)

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