Here Comes the Weasley Family: “Cursed Child” Portrait!

Yesterday, we were given a first look at the Potter family in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, with a look at Harry, Ginny, and Albus. Today it’s the Weasley family’s – or as they’re now known, the Granger-Weasleys – turn!

First up is Paul Thornley as Ron Weasley.
 

Ron Weasley played by @paulfthornley in #HarryPotterPlay #CursedChild. First public preview in 6 days! pic.twitter.com/oIJHWSSltT

— Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (@CursedChildLDN) June 1, 2016

 
According to J.K. Rowling, Ron hasn’t changed at all.

Ron in his forties isn’t very different from Ron in his teens, except that his feet hurt a bit more. Paul’s so funny and brilliant in the role.

Thornley spoke about choosing Ron’s wardrobe.

We had to make it look as though he doesn’t really care what he wears in the morning. We wanted to find a jumper that is definitely his favourite jumper and that I think gets washed occasionally. He wants to essentially be comfortable at all times, hence comfortable cords, comfortable jumper, comfortable shoes. I don’t believe he’s a man who spends an awful lot of time shopping.

We also see our first look of Noma Dumezweni as Hermione, who commented that 

being in full costume for the first time was stunning because I went, ‘Ahhh, there you are’.

Hermione Granger (@MissDumezweni) in #HarryPotterPlay #CursedChild. First public preview in 6 days! pic.twitter.com/DdwPBiAfqV

— Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (@CursedChildLDN) June 1, 2016

 
Rowling added,

I saw Noma workshop the part, and when John Tiffany told me he’d cast her, I was overjoyed. She gets Hermione inside out.

It is also revealed that Cherrelle Skeete will be portraying Rose Granger-Weasley, who can be seen in the portrait below. 
 

Rose Granger-Weasley (@CherrelleSkeete) in #HarryPotterPlay #CursedChild. First public preview in 6 days! pic.twitter.com/I3VOOC4ihG

— Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (@CursedChildLDN) June 1, 2016

 
Skeete spoke a little bit about putting on the iconic uniform and preparing to play Rose.

I can’t think about how big it is or I’ll just faint. Putting on my uniform, ready to go to Hogwarts, and seeing everyone else in their uniform was exciting. I’ve been looking at it every day in the wardrobe department, waiting for the day I can get on the Hogwarts Express.

She also gave us a teaser of what Rose would be like.

Rose is ambitious; obviously, her mum is Hermione, so she’s got a lot to live up to. I think they’re quite similar in the fact they put a lot of pressure on themselves. And she just wants to do the right thing.

Plus, of course, there’s a family portrait of the trio.
 

The Granger-Weasleys: Ron, Hermione and Rose. #HarryPotterPlay #CursedChild. First public preview in 6 days! pic.twitter.com/yf8YBBsfFT

— Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (@CursedChildLDN) June 1, 2016

 
Thornley explained a little bit more about where the family is at this point in time.

It’s 19 years later when the play begins. Ron is married to Hermione Granger and they’re now the Granger-Weasleys. Our magnificent daughter Rose Granger-Weasley is about to start at Hogwarts, which is obviously a big day for everyone.

Cursed Child previews start in six days! Check back tomorrow for the reveal of two more characters.

What do you think of our Weasley family? Let us know in the comments!