The final Harry Potter movie has already made more than a billion dollars at the box office — but its youngest star is feeling shortchanged by producers.
Toby Papworth‘s mom was thrilled when her 20-month-old son was selected to play Baby Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II — and she’s convinced he deserves more than $65 for his starring performance!
“I couldn’t believe my eyes when I got the check,” Ashley Papworth tells The Sun newspaper.
Neither Ashley or Toby knew if his scene would be included in the movie, until they spotted him in the trailer!
In Toby’s scene, Baby Harry clashes with baddie Lord Voldemort, a confrontation that leaves the little wizard with his famous lightning bolt scar!
Since the little actor featured so prominently in the movie, Ashley feels her baby son deserves more money! And we agree!
The 26-year-old adds, “On one hand I was over the moon, because his scene is quite a major one. But on the other, the filmmakers didn’t even send me a ticket.”
“Considering he was a named part, it seemed a bit mean. That said, we had a great day.”
What do you think, HollyMoms? Should Toby get a bigger check? or Should teh Papworth’s be grateful they get to see their baby on the big screen?
– Ian Garland
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Mike Bork
Posted at 7:53 PM on August 17, 2011
Maybe he got paid what he was worth taking into consideration his previous experience and talents. Animals aren’t actors and I guess neither are babys. If someone works for a company they don’t expect to get a % of gross earnings unless it is in their contract. Wake the up. Slow news day. On the other hand they should sue then they can make sure all future baby parts are cgi. Send a request to Rowlings and ask for a tip, maybe a % of book earnings.