Why did Tom from the Leaky Cauldron change?
OG Tom was played by Derek Deadman, who died in 2014 from complications of diabetes. Perhaps he opted out of the sequel role for health reasons, opening a spot for fellow actor Jim Tavaré. Still, this isn’t the first time the “HP” masterminds have swapped performers in hopes the Muggles wouldn’t notice.
Who is the guy in the Leaky Cauldron?
Ian Brown
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) – Ian Brown as Man in the Leaky Cauldron Reading Book – IMDb.
Who is Tom in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?
Jim Tavare
Jim Tavare played Tom the Innkeeper in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Who did Harry meet in the Leaky Cauldron?
Cornelius Fudge
He also met Cornelius Fudge in a private room for the first time. While the Leaky Cauldron was a favourite hangout for the magical community, its patronage took a turn for the worse in the summer of 1996, during the beginning of the Second Wizarding War.
Who took Tom Riddle to Diagon Alley?
And how did Tom figure it out? Harry had Hagrid to take him to Diagon Alley. Hagrid also gives Harry the ticket with the instructions on Platform 9.75.
Did people know Voldemort was a Mudblood?
Yes, they did. The Riddle surname is not a Pureblood name, and it’s a name that Tom had at school. Ergo, the other Purebloods knew that Riddle was not a Pureblood. The Pure-Blood Directory also came out in the 1930’s, and ‘Riddle’ was not one of the names listed on there.
What did Ginny Weasley name her Pygmy Puff?
Arnold
Bred as miniature versions of Puffskeins, Pygmy Puffs became something of a craze in the wizarding world. Sort of like Pokémon cards but fluffier. Ginny bought a purple Pygmy Puff and called him Arnold, for heaven’s sake.
Why did the actor for Tom Riddle change?
Christian Coulson is an English actor who portrayed the young Tom Riddle in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. He expressed an interest in returning for Half-Blood Prince, but director David Yates felt that he was too old to play the part again, and cast Frank Dillane in the role instead.
Why did so many actors played Voldemort?
Why did they change actors for young Voldemort? During filming for the sixth movie, Christian Coulson, who first played Tom Riddle, was too old for the role. Actor Thomas James Longley was initially cast as teenage Voldemort. However, last minute renegotiations led actor Frank Dillane to bag the role.