Rupert Grint
Alloy Magazine - April 21, 2006
‘Driving Lessons’ is your first big gig since starring in the Harry Potter flicks. How does it feel?
Rupert Grint: It's a bit nerve-wracking because it's [totally] different than anything I've ever done before.
Was it weird to film without Daniel Radcliff and Emma Watson?
RG: It was quite weird because on Harry Potter, the main bit of the cast is all kids. There weren't many kids on this one.
Why did you decide to do a different type of movie now?
RG: The Harry Potter movies are so long, and as good as they are, it's nice to do something different. This came up, and I figured it would be a nice change. It's a much more grown up film -- there's a bit of swearing in it. Also, I was looking forward to the driving bit.
Do you have your driver's license?
RG: I'm learning. I'm not bad. I've been learning for a long time, but I'm getting there.
You had your first onscreen kiss in this flick. How was it?
RG: That was a bit different. It wasn't as bad as I thought.
In the Harry Potter movies, you did a lot of acting with a blue screen, where special effects were added in later. How did it feel to just do straight acting in a natural setting?
RG: It was different. [With] every Harry Potter, [there's] been blue screens -- we've had to act with nothing. It was much easier not having to do that this time. There are no special effects with this one; it's more straightforward, which made it more appealing to do because of the contrast.
Who do you relate to more -- Ron Weasley or Ben?
RG: Ron. Ben's sort of shy and really sort of quiet and a bit complicated. I think I'm more laid back.
How does it feel to have girls fawn over you now?
RG: It was really hard to get used to -- it was a bit weird at first. Now, I think I'm all right with it.
Would you ever date a fan?
RG: Yeah, I think so, if they were nice enough.
Would you ever date a co-star?
RG: It would be a bit weird -- seeing them everyday. I don't know if it would work.
What do you look for in a girl?
RG: A good sense of humour.
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