Harry Potter actor Tom Felton recalls being mistaken for Ryan Gosling

Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies, was once asked if he was the heart of Hollywood Ryan Gosling when he queued for food at a McDonald’s restaurant.

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Tom Felton Discusses Playing Draco Malfoy When He Was Young

Tom Felton – who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies – laughed about the time he was mistaken for the heart of Hollywood Ryan Gosling.

He told the Evening Standard that the unexpected mix-up occurred while he was waiting to be served at a McDonald’s.

Recalling the encounter, the former child actor, now 34, said: “We were waiting in line. She tapped me on the shoulder and said, ‘Are you…’ ‘And I almost finished the sentence. said by saying ‘Yes’, and she. said, ‘Are you Ryan Gosling?’

Felton then amused and flattered then jokingly replied, “Can I put that in writing?”

The Surrey-born actor also revealed that he frequently travels on the Tube these days and goes around London unnoticed, citing that he has changed his appearance a bit since the last Harry Potter movie was released almost 11 years ago.

In his interview with the Standard, Felton added: “Obviously I’ve aged a bit so now there’s a lot of people whispering that ‘look at that guy, he looks like a sly old Draco’. , compared to Rupert. [Grint] and Emma [Watson] who look similar. ”

Felton is currently starring in 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Criterion Theater and has described his West End debut as “really terrifyingly exciting”.

He also plays Guy Fawkes in The Tower of London, the new immersive attraction, The Gunpowder Plot, opens yesterday.

Of that honor, he added: “It’s certainly something very unique and to have the opportunity to have a portrait of someone so famous in British history is pretty cool.”

Felton has yet to report any further health conditions, meanwhile, after he worried fans last September when he collapsed at a popular golf tournament and required medical attention when he stretchers off the 18th hole at Whistling Straits Golf Course in Wisconsin, USA.

He then posted a video to his Instagram account telling fans he was “fixing it up”, saying: “Hi everyone, ladies and gentlemen, guys. boys and girls just wanted to say a big thank you for all the well wishes as of…a scary episode indeed.

“Everyone took really good care of me so thanks a lot to anyone who sent me messages wishing me well soon, because I’ve officially fixed it, in case you were worried.”

He then popped out a song telling everyone not to worry as he played his guitar before ending the video by saying, “Thanks so much for your help, I’m on my way to recovery. dress.

“Time to go see some Ryder Cup action. Love you guys.”

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