Harry Potter star Tom Felton admits that he and other cast members felt a bit jealous of Daniel Radcliffe's close bond with co-star Gary Oldman. Director Chris Columbus first brought J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World to life on the big screen back in 2001.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Felton was just thirteen years old when he was cast in Harry Potter. Felton portrayed Draco Malfoy, Harry’s classmate and nemesis, in all eight Harry Potter movies. Draco's envy of Harry, coupled with the negative outcome of their first interaction, led to a history of conflict between the duo. This breakout role allowed Felton to star alongside performers like Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, and Jason Isaacs.
“Just as Sirius became a father figure to Harry, I had the sense that Gary became something of an inspiration for Daniel, helping him to navigate the tricky path of growing up in the spotlight as well as hone his acting skills…They seemed to me to share a very similar sense of humor and approach to the other cast and crew.
Why Radcliffe & Oldman's Bond Was So Meaningful Oldman, also known for portraying Commissioner Gordon in The Dark Knight trilogy, made his Wizarding World debut in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, where he portrayed Harry’s estranged godfather, Sirius Black. Oldman soon became a regular face in the franchise, going on to reprise his role in three more Harry Potter films.
Over the years, Oldman shared countless tips with the young star, ranging from dating advice to acting pointers. Understandably, Oldman’s absence after his character’s death in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix affected Radcliffe on a personal level. Radcliffe has admitted that he was a bit unnerved because he did not know if he would ever work with his mentor again. Luckily, the duo were reunited in the final Harry Potter film and again in this year's HBO Max reunion special.