It's hard to believe it's been 20 years since the first Harry Potter book was published.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone hit bookstores on June 26, 1997 (the title was changed to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for U.S. readers). J.K. Rowling's tale about a boy wizard became a global phenomenon: Six more books followed, as did eight movies (the first one hit theaters in 2001), in addition to the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them prequel adaptation (a sequel to the film is in the works) and the theatrical production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
In honor of the first book's anniversary, The Hollywood Reporter takes a look at what the young actors who starred in the films have been doing since leaving Hogwarts.
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