How Emma Watson Started Her Acting Career: Was Harry Potter’s Hermione Granger Her First Movie?
- Emma Watson began acting young, starring in ‘Harry Potter’ at nine.
- However, before ‘Harry Potter,’ she had already done stage performances.
- Currently, she is preparing for a new creative chapter in writing and directing.
Emma Watson, the talented star of the Harry Potter series, has taken a bit of a backseat lately. You know, that super-smart Hermione Granger we all adore? Yeah, she’s been MIA since 2019’s Little Women. But don’t worry!
This isn’t a retirement—but just a creative break. Watson started her acting journey long before she even set foot in Hogwarts. With a childhood packed with school plays, she was destined for the spotlight. From a fierce witch to a singing swallow, the actress has always been no stranger to drama.
Now, Watson is not just sitting around binge-watching shows. Nope! She’s been busy exploring new creative avenues, like writing and directing. Let’s explore her journey!
1. How Did Emma Watson Begin Her Acting Journey?
According to Emma Watson Updates, Emma Watson’s acting journey kicked off at the Dragon School in Oxford, where she was active in school plays until 2003. By the age of ten, she had already taken on various roles, including an evil witch in Arthur: The Young Years, a swallow in The Swallow and The Prince, the angry cook in Alice in Wonderland, and the lead in The Happy Prince.
She then began attending a part-time theater school, Stagecoach Theatre Arts, where she honed her skills in acting, dancing, and singing. This early training set the stage for her future success in acting.
2. Emma Watson’s Debut in Hollywood
The real magic happened in 1999 when Watson got cast for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. At just nine years old, she walked into that audition, and guess what? She had no idea what was about to go down.
After eight auditions, she snagged the role of Hermione Granger, and the rest is history. The excitement was real when the movie dropped in 2001. It broke records, making millions and turning her into a household name overnight. Who could forget her clever lines and fierce loyalty?
For her role, Em won various awards like the Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor. But being famous isn’t all fun and games. She had to balance school and her new life, navigating the world of Hollywood while staying true to her roots.
As written in emmawatson.com via Web Archive, after finishing Dragon School, Watson went to Headington School in Oxford. While she was making movies, she and her friends had tutors for about five hours every day. In June 2006, Watson took her GCSE exams in ten subjects and got eight A* grades and two A grades.
3. The Reason Behind Emma Watson’s Acting Hiatus
Now, let’s stalk about the 34-year-old’s recent absence from acting. It’s not that she’s ghosting us; she’s just leveling up her skills! After her role in Little Women, Watson took a break to explore writing and directing.
In a world where actors are often tied to their roles, the star wanted more freedom. She wants to create stories, not just play characters. That’s why Watson has joined a creative writing master’s program and is also looking to switch careers to work behind the camera (as she told Elle).
During the pandemic, she made her directorial debut in 2022 with a short film, PRADA PARADOXE, for Prada’s promotional campaign. This move shows she’s serious about her craft. The Hollywood beauty has been taking classes in directing and producing, readying herself for the next big thing. And let’s be real—she wants to be in charge of her creative projects. Who can blame her?
