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August 20, 2012

Audio: Matthew Lewis on BBC’s One on One

This afternoon Matthew Lewis was a guest on One on One with Liz Green where he discussed getting into acting, Harry Potter, watching himself act, friendships, living in Leeds and much more. He also chooses some songs that they play during the hour. The audio is now available on the BBC iPlayer, Matthew’s segment starts at 3:10. If anyone would like to write a transcript for us, please do and send it in to webmiss[at]magical-menagerie[dot]com

Of note in the interview he mentions that he starts rehearsals for his new play, Our Boys, next week. The play will run from October 3rd, with previews starting September 26th. He also teases something, possibly related to Wasteland, but says it’s a secret and he can’t share. He did say a trailer should be coming out soon, with the movie hopefully releasing by the end of this year.

He also promotes the song Our Time, by Chris Stocks, that is being sold to raise money for charity. You can purchase the song on iTunes with all proceeds after iTunes commission to CANCER RESEARCH UK. There is also an accompanying video that you can watch on YouTube. The video was directed by his brother Anthony Lewis with cinematography by Chris Lewis and starring Bill Ward, Laura Carter & Sam Cunningham.

July 24, 2012

First In-Costume Photo of Matthew Lewis for ‘Our Boys’

As we posted earlier this month, Matthew Lewis will appear in the new West End play, Our Boys. The Official Twitter account for Our Boys released a couple behind the scenes shots from their cast photoshoots and one includes Matthew. You can see the photo in the gallery.

Matt will be playing the role of Mick in the play which starts previews September 26 at the Duchess Theatre. A press opening will be held on October 3rd and the play runs until December 15th. Ticketing information may be found here. A description of the play is as follows:

OUR BOYS is both searingly honest and explosively funny. Five young soldiers are killing nothing but time as they recover from injuries incurred in the line of duty. Suddenly, their daily routine of TV, lonely hearts ads and banter is shattered by the arrival of a young officer.

The camaraderie of this unlikely band of brothers is soon jeopardised by a dangerous incident and an act of betrayal. With charges of misconduct looming, accusations fly – and the fighting really starts.

Additionally, What’s On Stage has an exclusive offer that may interest many of you:

Exclusively as part of the Whatsonstage.com Group, you’ll get your top-price ticket to OUR BOYS, a FREE folio poster and access to our EXCLUSIVE post-show Q&A with cast and creatives* – as well as all the usual theatregoer mixing and mingling opportunities! That’s all for only £30.00!!!! (Normally £45 for ticket alone.)

This Outing package is exclusive to members of our Group for the 7.45pm performance on Tuesday 9 October 2012 at the West End’s intimate Duchess Theatre, 3-5 Catherine St, London WC2B 5LA (Closest Tube: Tottenham Court Road).

June 29, 2012

Matthew Lewis to Star in Our Boys on West End

Playbill.com reports that Matthew Lewis will be making his West End debut in Our Boys, which begins performances September 26 at the Duchess Theatre.

The play tells the story of the tribulations, tedium and terror that young soldiers face when recovering from injuries incurred in the line of duty.

To book tickets, contact the box office on 0844 482 9672, or visit www.ourboystheplay.com for more details.

The report also included a new photo from Matthew’s shoot last October, but I am on vacation and don’t have my computer with me, it will be added when I return!

November 5, 2011

New Interviews & Photos: Matt Talks Potter, Directors, Leeds and More!

This morning we have some new to us interviews with Matthew Lewis during the Deathly Hallows: Part II promotion. One interview came with two new photos that you may see in the gallery!

How much will he miss Harry Potter, or is he very much ready for a new challenge now? “It’s a bit of both,” he admits. “It’s a real ambivalence, because it’s obviously a sad time coming to the end of something that’s so much fun, and all the people, the cast, the crew, just such great fun to be around, but at the same time I was always looking forward to coming back to Leeds, to my friends here, and then the next chapter really. And that’s the exciting thing. Everyone sort of said ‘are you sad it’s finished, you don’t have Harry Potter there any more’, and yeah obviously it’s nice to know you’ve got a job coming up, but at the same time it’s exciting now. I’m ready for that next step. You look at it like an autobiography, and this is the next page and it’s not been written and it’s exciting. For the first time in 10 years I don’t know what I’m doing next, and that’s pretty cool.” – Leeds Guide Magazine

You can read all the interviews in the press archive:

Thanks to Vanessa for finding these interviews for us!

If you ever find anything missing from the site (whether it be photos, videos or interviews) feel free to send them in!

October 18, 2011October 18, 2011

Matthew Lewis on Harry Potter, Neville, Leeds & More

Today we have a brand new interview Matthew did with Victoria Quarter, a shopping center, the interview may be read at their blog or in the press archive! In the interview he talks about Neville Longbottom and the Harry Potter series as well as his hometown of Leeds, his new “hottie” status (which he finds very awkward) and much more. Some of tidbits may be read below but there is much more in the full interview so be sure to read it:

How was it filming such a dramatic confrontational scene with Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) in the final film? Ralph stared at me really menacingly prior to filming. I still to this day don’t know if he did it on purpose, to build up for the scene or not. It was certainly all very dramatic. Imagine the hair, the nose and him just glaring, as if he was looking into my soul. It was all very unnerving. I smiled at him but he wouldn’t smile back. I was scared. At the end of filming he came over, shook my hand and said ‘that was great’ and immediately all the tension disappeared.

What was it like growing up in Leeds? I went to St Mary’s Catholic School in Menston, Leeds and I’m still really close to my school friends. They’re just normal about the Harry Potter stuff, asking how it went when I got back from filming and then that would be it, we’d just get on with it. They’re really not into the fame thing, they’re just my good mates.

How would you describe your style? Style? (Laughs) I don’t know really. Actually, I do like a suit to be classic, I love that ‘Boardwalk Empire’ style from the 1920s. If you’re wearing a suit I think you have to wear it properly, with the button done up, the trousers high and for it to be sharp and crisp. Then for leisure, I’m the complete opposite in trainers, jeans and a t-shirt, so as normal and relaxed as possible.

Finally……….did you get to keep that very ‘distinct’ cardigan that you wore throughout Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2? I did (laughs), but actually I’m not sure if I’m supposed to have it!

Thanks to Norma for the tip!