Fifteen years ago, "The Boy Who Lived" was introduced to the world and ignited a phenomenon that no one could’ve ever expected. The movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was released on November 16, 2001. Everyone was treated to the magical fantasy world of Harry Potter, an alternate world beyond our wildest imaginations that was brought to life from the infamous Harry Potter series penned by author, J.K. Rowling. The Harry Potter series not only created a whole new level of fandom, it also caused us muggles to secretly hope we were of wizard descendent, in order to receive the coveted Hogwarts enrollment letter.

In case you forgot how we were introduced to this enchanting world, here’s the trailer for the first installment of the popular Harry Potter series:


A lot of things have taken place within 15 years, some cast members had a very successful career post-Harry Potter, while others have sadly, left us eternally. The last movie of the franchise, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 was aired back in 2011, marking the end of the Harry Potter era. Fans were devastated and hoped to see a glimpse of their favourite wizard someday. It wasn’t long until talks of a movie about an extension from the Harry Potter universe began, that helped restored some faith in fans. The movie in question, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is scheduled to air on the silver screen starting this Thursday.


Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone left an eminent impact and changed the world's perspective when it comes to magic and wizards. The movie recruited some of the industry’s big names such as the late Alan Rickman and Maggie Smith. But there were three kids that the movie gave a more prominent impact on their careers thanks to their roles – Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson (Hermoine Granger), and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley). This loveable trio captivated the whole world and instantly became an icon in pop culture.

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So, 15 years after it all started, what are they up to now?

Daniel Radcliffe

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We couldn’t imagine anyone else portraying Harry Potter other than Daniel Radcliffe. After Harry Potter has ended, Radcliffe branched out into theatre and starred in Equus. A few years later, he starred in notable films such as Kill Your Darlings, Swiss Army Men, and Now You See Me 2. The 27-year-old actor proved that he’s still a lovable and down-to-Earth character even off-screen and also surprised the world with his talent in rapping via a viral interview with Jimmy Fallon.

Emma Watson

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Little miss Granger has grown up into a beautiful, inspiring lady. Emma Watson actually has some stark similarities to her character in real life, she likes helping people and empowering other through her role as the UN Goodwill Ambassador and she proves that she’s as smart and hardworking as Hermoine after she graduated from Brown University. The starlet has an upcoming movie that’s scheduled to be out next year, the live remake of Beauty and the Beast.

Rupert Grint

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Post-Harry Potter, Rupert Grint proceeded to fulfill his lifetime wish and bought an ice-cream van. The 28-year-old red head has starred in a couple of films and theatres and even appeared in Ed Sheeran’s memorable "Lego House" music video. He also won an award for “Best London Newcomer of the Year” via his role as Sweets in the theatre Mojo. Grint’s last theatre appearance was in January 2015.