A few days ago we showed you pictures from the set of the Ruper-Grint-is-a-grown-up movie Wild Target, but it looks like Ron Weasley isn't done proving to us he can get himself in grown-up kind of trouble. MTV got their hands of photos of star in Cherrybomb, an Irish drama about what happens when two friends with a penchant for trouble start competing over the same girl.
Grint explained to MTV, "“My character Malacy [in 'Cherrybomb'] works at a leisure center in Belfast. It’s not really a proper job, but this girl Michelle is my boss’ daughter. She’s really exotic and fashionable and she gets his attention, along with his friend Luke, and she starts this crazy competition thing between them.”
Not only is the subject matter a far cry from the Harry Potter series, but Grint said the pace of an independent film shoot took an adjustment. "On Harry Potter, we do a scene every few days, and this was like 12 scenes a day. It’s a much tougher shoot, really, and quite tiring, but it’s good, to be at this much faster pace. I prefer it to the waiting around.
Head to MTV for full-size versions of their exclusive images from Cherrybomb, and more of Grint's thoughts about his character and learning the Belfast accent.
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Not only can I not wait to see this film, but I'm especially eager to hear Rupert's Belfast accent! It's great to hear about the amount of work he did to get into character.
I am so glad Rupert is doing another projects apart from the HP series, I guess this time he will prove the whole world how much amazingly talented, natural, histrionic, funny he is. I am so elated for him because he seems a very down to earth and authentic person very far from those phonies young actors that just want spotlight to show off, Rupert is more than a cute shell, he is a super skilled actor.
This will hopefully prove Rupert is not only a HP sidekick. The award winning movie Driving Lessons was his first triumphant venture into adulthood and outside of the HP franchise and I'm sure Cherry Bomb and the now filming Wild Target will be awesome and again show his incredible talent. He has an amazing natural talent that will live long past the much loved HP. I'm very much looking forward to each project this man delves into.
I'm really excited to hear that Irish accent as well. He seemed to spend a lot of time working on it. And I agree with everyone else: he does look incredible in these pics! So grown up!
I can't wait to see Cherrybomb when it hits theaters next year!
Rupert is an amazing actor and has a fruitful career ahead and we want people outside the Harry Potter Universe to see him and appreciate him the way we do for his hard work. So thanks for this Katey and please keep featuring Rupert on CinemaBlend!!
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September 30th, 2008 at 09:48
He is so hot and a brilliant actor. Can't wait to see Cherrybomb! Love ya' Rupes