Australian actress Miriam Margolyes who portrayed Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film series (2002-2011) decided to annihilate the adult fans of the franchise. In one of her recent interviews, Margolyes claimed that Harry Potter is “for children” and adult fans should get over it, now. For a lot of people between the ages of 25 and 35, the franchise played a key role in shaping their childhood. So obviously, the Harry Potter films are still comfort films for a large part of the generation.
The Harry Potter film series is undoubtedly one of the most popular film franchises of all time and Margolyes has admitted that getting a role in the franchise was a golden opportunity that she is grateful for. The 82-year-old actress has won several prestigious awards, including a British Academy Film Award for her work in The Age of Innocence (1994).
Miriam Margolyes wants adult Harry Potter fans to “get over” the movies
Actress Miriam Margolyes recently appeared on 1News and talked about adult Harry Potter movie series fans not getting over the franchise, even so many years after it came out. The actress believes that the franchise is for kids and adult fans should move on from it now as it has been 25 years already,
“Harry Potter… I worry about Harry Potter fans because they should be over that by now – It was 25 years ago and it’s for children – I think it’s for children but they get stuck in it.”
The actress revealed that she does Cameos, a service where fans can get personalized videos from their favorite celebrities. In one of her requests, she was told that she had to send a video for a “Harry Potter-themed wedding,” explaining that she “can’t even think” of it.
Miriam Margolyes thinks Harry Potter franchise is over
In the past, Margolyes has faced backlash for criticizing the franchise. Further in the interview, Margolyes explained that she will forever be grateful for the opportunity. However, according to her, the franchise is “over.”
“Harry Potter is wonderful, I am very grateful to it – It’s over. That’s what I think.”
The role of Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films was indeed a golden opportunity for the actress as it made her a worldwide sensation. Apart from her work in the Harry Potter franchise, the actress has showcased her talent in films like Yentl (1983), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Little Dorrit (1988), Romeo + Juliet (1996), and Being Julia (2004). Even at the age of 82, the actress has no plans of retiring any time soon.
