'Harry Potter' actor trolls fans with new faux film to encourage voter registration
LONDON (WTHR) — Actor Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom in the "Harry Potter" series, announced a new film will start shooting in 2020 with the original cast!
New Harry Potter film with original cast to begin shooting in 2020... https://t.co/mAWQPGba0o
— Matthew Lewis (@Mattdavelewis) November 25, 2019
However, the attached link actually takes you to the link to register to vote in the United Kingdom.
Lewis was trying to reach the British fan base and encourage as many people to register before the deadline on Nov. 26.
Twitter users applauded Lewis' efforts.
YOU EITHER DIE A HERO, OR LIVE LONG ENOUGH TO BECOME THE VILLAIN.
— JP (@SkepticalWizard) November 27, 2019
Somehow, you sir, managed to do BOTH!
— Karen R (@krichardson888) November 25, 2019
Yes!!! Brilliant!!! Can’t wait!!! I’m gonna start queuing up for tickets on December 12th! 😃
— James (@JediAvenger10) November 25, 2019
— laura (@_laurakc) November 25, 2019Suggested Links
The United Kingdom's general election takes place Thursday, Dec. 12.
And just because it's Throwback Thursday, here's a look at the trailer for the first film, which was released 18 years ago!