James and Oliver Phelps Reunite in New Harry Potter Spin-off Series
The actor who portrayed Harry Potter is appreciative of the groundbreaking opportunity the role provided him. He has been focused on distancing himself from his child-star persona, starting with his daring Broadway debut in Equus in 2007. Following that, he appeared in the lighthearted How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in 2011. Over the years, he has transitioned between theater productions such as The Cripple of Inishmaan and Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Dead, as well as films like The Woman in Black and Victor Frankenstein, showcasing his versatility in dramatic and comedic roles.
Known for embracing dark humor, the actor has taken on roles like a morphine-addicted physician in A Young Doctor’s Notebook, a low-level angel in Miracle Workers, and even a flatulent corpse in Swiss Army Man. His dedication to acting led him to star in Samuel Beckett‘s Endgame at the Old Vic in London before the pandemic halted live performances. Recently, he appeared in the rom-com The Lost City alongside Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, as well as portrayed musician “Weird Al” Yankovic in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
Sobriety has been a significant part of his journey since 2010, as he openly discusses his struggles with excessive drinking during the Harry Potter era. His relationship with actress Erin Darke blossomed on the set of Kill Your Darlings in 2013, and they are now expecting their first child, as confirmed by a representative in March.