Actor Tom Felton discusses new memoir, "Harry Potter," and learning to accept help
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Actor Tom Felton talks with CBS News correspondent Anthony Mason about his new memoir, "Beyond The Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard," and his days on the set of "Harry Potter." Felton also shares how he overcame personal challenges and learned to accept help when friends staged an intervention about his drinking.
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He seems like such a good guy. Celebs opening up about relatable things like mental health is so helpful for others.
"Sometimes, you need a breakdown before a breakthrough." Good quote.
Bless him. It’s refreshing how much every member of the cast embraces Harry Potter as much as they do instead of trying to hide it - it’s probably the reason they’ve all found moderate success outside of the franchise.
Always liked Tom Felton sees like a real genuine guy and played his character so incredibly well
I've always said he was the best child actor in the franchise. It's crazy how much less he got paid compared to Radcliffe who wasn't the best actor.
Yeah, he deserved more he was really good at playing Draco especially since he's not anything like him in real life.
@@porfiriato84 i mean he only got a short screen time while radcliffe is the main character so its fair
He seems like such a real person. Great respect for him.
I love how Tom and Jason still have a connection like a father and son.😊💚
Tom really seems like such a genuinely sweet guy and very down to earth. I really wish him all the best for the future
He acknowledges how fortunate he is. Best wishes to him 🌟
I had no idea he struggled like that, but I know how important that part of his story is to other people struggling, and I love how warm and grateful he is for the experiences he’s had and the people who love him.
People struggle and not all make it. My sister died so it's no joke. Glad he quit.
One thing is sure, the cast of Harry Potter has the biggest heart. I´ve never heard anyone say a bad word about any of the people being cast in the films. Really sad to hear that Tom struggle with addiction but so brave to talk about it. It can help so many others that are going through the same thing. Love that they all keep in touch. They all seem to be the sweetest people ever!
Ummm - the stars have turned on their creator, JK Rowling.
@@dogsenseforu301 Exaggerating much. Many of them (most haven't actually said a thing) don't agree with her views but they have talked before about how much they love Jo, including Tom.
@@seren4740 By the stars I mean the 3 central characters who were catapulted from elementary school kids to being A list multi-millionaires courtesy of JK Rowling. Ie not established actors.
@@dogsenseforu301 …you obviously have no idea what you’re talking about. Lol!
@@チャン兄田 Please explain....
Tom is also the biggest Harry Potter fan and gives back to the rest of the fans continuously on his Instagram. I'm old enough to remember the Borrowers and Anna and the King and out of the kids he was the only recognizable one to me.
How are you doing great fan❤️?
@@tomfelton1785 Fake account
Just finished this. Great autobiography!! He’s a wonderful guy. Humble, grateful, and all around everything you’d hope he’d be.
As he said the intervention part kinda comes unexpectedly. While i was reading the book i was giggly and laughing to the point i forgot where was i but 26. Chapter comes and suddenly he talks about his struggles. To be honest,in the book he kinda wrote it with a positive attitude and it feels light but thinking about the situation it probably was super tough. I wanted to see his face and emotions during last 2 chapters so badly and this interview helped. I can see the positivity in his eyes. Apparently he was always been the sweetest boy, just an enthusiastic one. I cannot say i started my harry potter journey, i take it slowly but i am so glad i started with him. He helped me feel better with his book i might say.
I'm very proud of you for writing your memoir, Tom. It takes a lot of courage for anyone to write a memoir about themselves and their lives, no matter if they're famous or not. From the moment I read your memoir for the first time, I developed a deep crush on you. You see, Tom, to me, it's not the actor on the outside that matters. It's the man you are on the inside that matters to me the most.
Just finished reading Tom's book today. As silly as it is, I watched HP for the first time during the 2020 lockdown and became a huge fan. Then when Draco Tok happened, I became a huge fan of Tom. I think he is an amazing and humble individual and I am so glad he got through all his tough times. ❤
I'm recenlty rewatching Harry Potter and became a huge fan too, I initially thought Tom was a quiet person who didn't want to know much about his past as Draco, since Hollywood doesn't hire him much, but he's really a nice person, in contrast of Draco (as many other actos who plays villains), and is glad about having being part of Harry Potter, and also being loved by the fans.
wow he really seems like a pure genuine soul, and so much respect for him opening up about his struggles
I just finished his book and it was brilliant. So touching and well done. I appreciate his music and him so much.
So happy that Tom is doing some theatre!
Props to Tom for being a good man, self aware, motivated but humble. Especially with the challenges of being a child star. I struggle with alcohol as well, enough to have been to rehab. We’re all human and need help sometimes. Grateful to Tom Felton for sharing his story.
What a humble, gracious young man! Enchanting!!
I have read the book and I have to say that I have enjoyed every bit of it. When I got to the final pages, it kind of almost broke me in a way. I deal with mental health issues, and I never realized how much his mental health was affecting him in a way. When reading the book, I think that no matter how much we admire the actor, musician, etc. we forget as humans that they are all human just like any of us. I commend Tom Felton that he showed the amount of courage he had by writing this book for all of us to understand him in a different way. I recommend the book for those who have not read it yet. I'm glad to see that he's doing a lot better, and I wish nothing but the best for him in life. Thank you again Tom and I really enjoyed reading your book.
I absolutely love Tom Felton. I feel so happy watching his interviews what a lovely man he is. Mental health is something I can relate too, probably like a lot of us. It’s a tough journey.
I’ve just stopped taking my antidepressants after 17 years. Going through a rough time coming off them there’s day I want to just given in but it’s been three weeks I also want to succeed and be be me again.
That the bully has such a nice personality in real live... So good to hear that he is doing good
Really good interview. I’ve grown to appreciate his acting skill and this interview and interviewer captured his character.
These people will be loved forever. I wish him well. He and Dan and Emma, Matthew, Bonnie, Evanna, and all of them, are like family. They are the personification of what we love the most about the Wizarding World.
it breaks my heart seeing him sad
Love him! My favorite Harry Potter cast member to see in interviews because he comes across so down to earth, so humble, someone I can invite over for dinner to my home and not feel uncomfortable.
What a well rounded guy, and grateful. ❤️
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I absolutely loved his book. Very genuine. It was a lovely read.
Just finished reading his memoir. I wish it had been longer!
Mr Felton serms so authentic and selfreflected. I could listen to him for hours. He seems like an experienced soul. I will buy his book😊
in half blood prince i think he gave the best performance and finally Draco was actually involved in the plot
as a basic american, cant believe that he has not been cast in romantic comedies.
When I attended Leakycon, he was absolutely the best part. So gracious, humble, and hilarious!
Am I wrong to say that Tom is the only actor I’ve seen to be really active when it comes to HP?? I mean, more active than the other actors, not saying they’re not. I’m just saying that Tom is more active than the others in the HP world.
Yeah I think he is too. He’s more active on social media and I don’t think the others are.
@@ash-gl6gu Exactly, I mean just because he’s doing theater doesn’t mean he doesn’t do HP related stuff. He does HP related tiktoks, he has a book that talks about his experiences in the movies. He interacts with HP fans on social media more than anyone. That speaks highly of him embracing the franchise that has touched so many lives!! I love to see it 🥰
@@stephanievazquez4384 I’m not sure how it was before but I think many of them started distancing themselves from the franchise after the whole JK controversy. I think Tom had mostly only good memories of it too and the others had some struggles. Dan had issues with alcoholism in the last films and Emma struggled with some depression and stuff. Maybe they associate it with negative feelings and don’t want to go back. I wish they would embrace it more though. I’m glad at least Tom does!
@@ash-gl6gu Oh I didn’t know the other actors went through all those struggle aside from the whole JK controversy. It’s understandable to want to keep distance after that JK scandal. Though I did hear somewhere that Tom had his struggles too but I think it was after the films ended. I’m happy Tom looked passed that and embraced the franchise and the memories 🥰 I wish the others would embrace it too, it means the world to us that Tom does.
You are right, and i think Tom is the one who embraces his Potter past the most, and people responded wildly. Harry Potter is a classic at this point, and even gaining new fans from younger generations. So today, his appearance on social media and TV for Harry Potter-related content is truly a gift for Potter fans everywhere, and they love him for that.
had no idea he dealt with that.. hope he remains ok
God bless his soul, that man is one of the most wonderful actors I’ve seen in my life, along with HP casts memeber, I love them all, I literally was born when the first movie came out, and here I am, loving them💖💖💖
I could imagine a movie with Jason Isaac and Tom Felton being a father and son
Such a great interview! Tom Felton's not only a fantastic actor and author, but he's obviously such a genuine amazing person as well!
After reading fanfic mancled and apple pies and amends. I have a newfound love for draco. Tom Felton, in real life, is such a delight. So genuine
I didn't know he was struggling with addiction. That Hollywood life will get to you.
Draco has several iconic lines amongst me and my friends, glad to hear he's doing well and appreciates the fan love.
Radcliffe also was lost for a while. Clearly shows how bad it is to have children on the business having that much responsibility, no matter how much fun they seems to be having.
For years I was confused by the Draco and Hermione thing that people like to put them together, but now I get it.
”sometimes you need to have a breakdown before the breakthrough„
He is very likeable
Just read through it! Personally found it very funny, and grounded. His voice in the text is very strong.
I can't believe I'm just now watching this. Seeing this made me cry
He is a good person, inside and out, as i can see it. Go and celebrate life mate.
Really happy for him.
This is just too adorable, sweet and wholesome through and through. 😍😭💖🔥
He is so wonderful. I would love to read his book!
I think he is one of the few actors who played a villian in a movie that I liked or even their character in the films. My favorite characters in the Potter movie that I just loved was Harry AND Draco.
Love him, Harry Potter has been and will always be a true Stable on my childhood and teen years into my twenties. The Borrowers also takes me back to my childhood as a nineties kid. Well done for you Tom!❤️👏🏽🇬🇧
he is an angel
He doesn’t deserve the hate he gets. He seems like such a genuine guy. This world is so cruel.
Tom is an amazing human. Well done.
thank you tom felton
As Daniel, no matter how many years have been, he always be our Draco
He is so sweet, amazing person, and with Emma even more sweet
I bought his book and can’t wait to read it.
Great book !! So glad he read it himself !!
He is a sweetheart 💚💚
Sounds like the last ten or seven years have been hard for him. I wish him the best.
Loved reading Tom’s memoir soo much !!!
I'm glad tom decided to get sober it's definitely not an easy choice
He is an amazing guy
For a guy that plays the enemy of Harry Potter, he’s actually a very down to earth guy in real life
Edit: RIP HAGRID
My mother was 2 months pregnant with me when the 1st movie premiered and I was 5 months old when the 2nd Harry Potter movie premiered. Harry Potter was my childhood. I was so amazed by the movies.
I'm definitely will be reading his memoir 🙂💯
I watch Harry Potter every night when I'm going to bed I did not realize that Draco Malfoy was such a softy in real life it's quite refreshing to be honest
I can't wait to read his memoir!
Great interview
Tom was robbed of perhaps the greatest scene in HP. When Harry jumps from Hagrids arms at the end of Deathly Hallows, Draco runs forward and throws "Potter" his wand to fight (Not 'Pottah')
Really?
Was this scene recorded?
@@Poemwriter_Angelo Yeah but it was a deleted scene.
I’d love to hang out with this guy! Maybe in a pub for a beer. Seems very laid back and has a lot of stories to tell.
Wonderful interview ❤️
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Such a wonderful positive video ❤❤
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It’s just like he wasn’t a Draco,cause he’s so kind and smiling guy smiling;good-natured and positive guy !!!
I have such a crush on him
He loves you. ..
I got to respect how he has stayed out of the jk Rowling controversy. While he may not agree with her I am glad he has not “denounced” the woman who made him a star.
So sweet!
Love seeing him wearing Harry's eyeglasses 😅🤭❤
5:01 10 years of one franchise are a lot to withdraw.
I love the Harry Potter series ❤️ your never to old to love series
I read his book and it's good and I'm not a huge Porter fan but Felton is a sweet guy. I rated it 4 stars on goodreads 🤓
Awww beautiful interview ❤
Tom Felton was going to Pixar Animation Studio and Tom Felton is gonna be in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.
I'm glad he took myself out of LA that toxic environment
This game just hyped up the franchise even more
Draco was not Potters nemesis, Voldemort was. Draco was good at heart ❤!!!
If ever Sylvester Stallone brings his decades in creation script for "Poe" to the big screen, I believe that Mr. Felton would make an admirable choice to portray the iconic poet, writer, editor, and literary critic. He resembles Edgar A. Poe greatly.
This comment is a follow up, to a previous comment about how much the Harry Potter books and movies have meant to my family. My late husband used to watch; and re watch; all of the movies, with me. One night; as Emma Watson descended the stairs in her Yule Ball dress; my husband turned to me and said, " our little girl's all grown up."
Best of the Bunch! 🪄
I would love to see him as James Bond.
Love Tom
Tom is very charming and sweet and a little nerdy. I think his star is only going rise and shine brighter. I'm glad he's not resentful of his childhood acting career.
I'm still surprised none of the child actors ever had a box office hit post potter or played significant roles. Radcliffe has made small independent films. Emma had some average roles, Rupert disappeared basically.
Wtf he is kind of charming ngl
They're all great on this show I like Larry Potter too thanks for this show you're all great and beautiful I don't watch this interview show enough to know all They're names but they're all beautiful 💜 thanks
As he gets older, he's starting to look like a younger Jonathan Price
For sure! The resemblance is uncanny.
Tom is an awesome actor 🙂
my brother & i r twins & we were six days from turning seven when the first movie came out. he looked kinda like tom in the first two