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For all the enchantment that comes with being part of the Harry Potter film franchise, there are moments that even the stars themselves found challenging. Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, in particular, found themselves grappling with one such scene during the making of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” – the infamous kiss between their characters, Ron and Hermione.
While fans eagerly anticipated the culmination of years of tension between Ron and Hermione, Grint and Watson found themselves feeling quite differently about the scene. In fact, Watson candidly admitted during the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary celebration that the prospect of filming the kiss was “the most horrifying thing either of us has ever had to go through.”
Reflecting on the experience, Watson expressed her fear that they might never manage to capture the moment convincingly because they struggled to take it seriously. Grint echoed her sentiments, recalling how he felt as though he had “blacked out” during the scene, as the proximity of their faces became increasingly daunting.
Their discomfort stemmed not from any lack of skill or professionalism, but rather from the unique nature of their relationship. Over the years, Grint and Watson had developed a close bond as friends and colleagues, rendering this level of intimacy unexpectedly awkward.
Acknowledging the awkwardness, Watson revealed that she felt compelled to take the lead in making the scene work. “I knew I was kind of going to be the one to kind of make this thing happen because Rupert was not going to. So I just had to go for it,” she confessed.
Despite their initial trepidation, Grint and Watson ultimately managed to pull off the scene, albeit with a few awkward moments along the way. Their genuine friendship and mutual respect for each other as actors undoubtedly played a crucial role in overcoming the discomfort, allowing them to deliver a memorable and heartfelt moment for fans of all ages.