Published 14:01 IST, May 22nd 2021

Did You Know Harry Potter's Crabbe was replaced in the 'Deathly Hallows Part 2'?

Harry Potter's Crabbe was replaced in 'Deathly Hallows Part 2'. Read further ahead to know more details about it and why was he replaced in the movie.

Reported by: Aakash Mishra
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Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows Part 2 h me some of fans wonder about casting issues. last Harry Potter film which was released in 2011 saw a sudden change in one of actors who played role of Crabbe in movie. Jamie Waylett was removed and Blaise Zabini starred as a new character in Deathly Hallows Part 2. Re on to know why was Harry Potter's Crabbe removed from movie.

Harry Potter's Crabbe was removed in last part of movie series

According to a report by BBC, Jamie Waylett who played character of Crabbe actually landed in serious trouble and was arrested in 2009 for growing marijuana in his family home, and later on, he even pleed guilty for possessing cannabis and a knife. He was twenty years old at that time and was ordered to do 120 hours of unpaid work by Westminster Magistrates’ Court. Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows: Part 2 came out two years later in 2011. 2011 was same year when Waylett was arrested and found guilty of violent disorder during London riots. He was even caught holding a petrol bomb and was even charged with a two-year sentence for violent disorder and 12 months of handling stolen goods. Reportedly, Waylett’s first arrest removed him from Harry Potter movie series and Warner Bros. decided to remove his character rar than finding an actor to replace him.

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Inste of following character arcs of book, Warner Bros decided to bring in Louis Cordice as Blaise Zabini who becomes Malfoy’s sidekick. Crabbe plays a big role in book as re is a memorable moment when Drago Malfoy, Crabbe, and Gregory Goyle fought Harry Potter, Ron, and Hermione Granger. Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows Part 2 released on July 7, 2011. film continues story of first part of Deathly Hallows which revolves around Harry, Ron, and Hermione's race against time to destroy remaining Horcruxes. Meanwhile, students and teachers unite to defend Hogwarts against Lord Voldemort and Death Eaters. David Yates directed film.

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14:01 IST, May 22nd 2021