Evanna Lynch Reveals The Story She Doesn’t Want Harry Potter Fans To Hear! | The Russell Howard Hour

[@darcybhaiwala7057]

I am so touched that she wants to protect the "Potter" experience for her young fans. She doesn't have to do that, really, but she values the magic in childhood. That's so so pure of her

[@kay_faraday]

Shame not everyone involved with the series has the same outlook.

[@MrJaymzt1]

@@kay_faraday Draco aka Tom Felton still supports Harry Potter strongly!

[@kay_faraday]

@@MrJaymzt1 that may be true, but the author sure doesn't

[@skiesboi]

I so agree with you. She seems like an amazing woman.

[@mollyjames4159]

I feel like a lot of the cast has this feeling to "protect the magic" which I feel is really sweet

[@ivaneames4354]

She says she didn't expect to be asked on the show because it's for "naturally funny people". Having watched the interview I can tell her that that it is what she definitely is. A delightful young lady.

[@JaydevRaol]

Yeah

[@megsayaers7918]

So surreal that she, herself, is like a continuing extension of what I would've imagined the older version of Luna Lovegood to be: - Writes a book about mental health awareness. - Has a father who reviews the book for her. - Wants to maintain the childhood experience for children, while seperately sharing her adult experience to other adults. So wholesome to watch

[@penguinista]

They mostly didn't seem to hire kids for those movies because they could act, as much as cast kids who are like their characters. The exception is the villains. The actor who played Draco Malfoy is supposed to be a really nice person, for example.

[@QIKUGAMES-QIKU]

The trick works then...

[@abic8023]

Evanna Lynch spoke at my local university during an event that aimed to increase the self-esteem of girls in high school. It was really crazy because I was 14 at the time, I loved Harry Potter and Luna had always been my favourite character. We also didn't know she was going to be there! She arrived out of nowhere and I was sitting only four rows away from her. She was very nice, and seemed a bit nervous, but I distinctly remember her using the phrase "you don't have to, like, pull a sword out of your vagina", after which she immediately face palmed because we were literal children. The overall message was that women have worth regardless of what we do or how we look. She was very inspirational and sweet!

[@Miguel.Garcia]

Damn she’s wholesome

[@alexyork2615]

She is definitely proof that there are people with hearts of gold. Stay blessed Ms. Evanna.

[@cijmo]

I think what's great about a lot of the Harry Potter alumni kids is that they have really grown up with a purpose. The women are strong women and still present a good public face.

[@madiam4u]

Harry Potter is the most wholesome thing in the universe.

[@Aviatori]

Apart from the creator……

[@prak_art_i]

@@Aviatori Give her a break. She is from a different generation.

[@Isomoar]

@@prak_art_i not an excuse.

[@trickytreyperfected1482]

@@prak_art_i I might be willing to excuse that if she didn't still believe in those views (and even then, there's still an emphasis on might).

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

Oh, I seriously thought her airy voice was just an act in the movies. She really sounds like that. Awesome! And strangely, she reminds me of Lorraine.

[@Kirsten_is_cursed10]

I find it so delightful, it makes me like that character even more knowing it’s not put on.

[@destinitra]

I can totally see what you mean about Lorraine, that’s weird. 😅

[@OGimouse1]

Lorraine is Scottish lol Evanna is from Ireland by Drogheda*

[@Mubashir_AK]

@@OGimouse1 I think they meant more in the sense of demeanor. And I concur, although granted I've seen very little of these two.

[@lucypreece7581]

This woman is so pure and wholesome and needs protecting at all costs. nothing bad can ever happen to her

[@VivekAnandJ]

She is such a wonderful person! The trauma she's been through shows in her vulnerability. But her light also shines so bright now! Such an amazing and inspiring young woman

[@IndySidhu88]

Her book reminds me of the quote from Dickens' Great Expectations: Miss Havisham (to Pip, of a butterfly collection): "Look closer, if you wish... My brother's collection. He went to the furthest reaches of the Earth in his quest for the purest specimen of beauty. And when he found it, he stuck a pin through its heart... He's dead now. Cholera. In the tropics. Struck down in his relentless pursuit of beauty. Perhaps it was beauty's revenge, to stop his heart, when he had stopped so many others."

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

That’s an amazing quote! Perfect! Thanks for sharing

[@daniellamcgee4251]

Yes, thanks for that apt quote! I think it sounds like a metaphor Miss Haversham herself. She tried to stick herself in that moment in time, in her wedding dress, with her heart frozen.

[@gonufc]

Also The Collector by John Fowles has a similar view on destroying something to retain it's "Perfection" and is based on the metaphor of Butterfly collecting.

[@actuallypaulstanley]

I loved the innocence Evanna bought to the Luna Lovegood character. It's great that she also continues to speak about Harry Potter fans in a positive way and ensures she is always open to speaking to them still.

[@davidthurn3604]

She seems like a genuinely kind person. Thoughtful but slightly nervous. Very endearing

[@phutchatelly]

She is so lovely. Seems like such a wholesome and sweet young woman.

[@JaydevRaol]

Agree. She seems lovely!

[@Joliie]

Yeah to think she is 30 :)

[@pantherz9103]

30’s not old but I guess she still sounds younger with her voice

[@katbh]

Maybe one of the best interviews Russell has done. What a lovely conversation.

[@typerexc]

Wonderful interview. I'm just finishing up reading _The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting_ and am blown away by how good a writer she is. I would probably buy any book she wrote, regardless of what it was about. And, as it sometimes happens, books find you when you need them. Even if you don't share the exact circumstances and struggles as another person, there's often a common ground in the process of healing, of moving on, and that comes through beautifully in the book and speaks to that broader journey.

[@lenkacfk7155]

I wonder how many years of therapy it took her to get to this level of self-awareness - and kudos to her for getting there, I wish I had that kind of dedication to self-improvement!

[@Ed-zv8ot]

Time sadly is the best hope of a deeper personal understanding for each of us..but to have spread that message so eloquently as she just did was very impressive 👏

[@daniellamcgee4251]

@@Ed-zv8ot Personally, I don't think time is the key factor. Self honesty and a degree of objectivity are the keys to self awareness, I reckon. Time wasn't the healing agent for me, it just took me a long time to overcome mental illnesses!

[@Ed-zv8ot]

@@daniellamcgee4251 Fair comment Daniella and well done, mental health is quite a delicate balance. I remember my 20's and 30's as a time I thought I knew it all...but it was my 40's that I I finally became comfortable in my own skin. I always listen to my inner self as it's the best warning sign I get that things are 'slipping' again. Just keep on keeping on! 👍😎

[@spritzpistol]

It does come, you’ve just to dig extra deep to find it, and you’ve got to eventually trust you heart and not your head. It’s also, as quite rightly mentioned, those around you. Negative people who winge about others, have no soul and make your like miserable, drop them quickly. Daily, gentle exercise (if vigorous is too much for you), deep breathing in and out whilst exercising to replenish the oxygen deep into your lungs (again if you can), a healthy diet and surrounding yourself with good, reliable, kind people is also a must to get on track to a better mental health. It’s great to hear about good, when around us there seems to be a focus on bad. I don’t watch disturbing films, or KZbin that upsets me, never put myself into places I don’t feel safe and I enjoy nature everyday and am grateful for everything I have. Life is about quality, not quantity. Take care and love yourself first.

[@lauraf.e2788]

She is such a philosophical old soul. I love her.

[@clarazennaro-mansson7672]

Evanna: "I'm very careful to maintain a family friendly image to not traumatize HP fans" Daniel Radcliffe: "SHE'LL BE DRIVING SIX WHITE HORSES WHEN SHE CoOoMES"

[@livb6945]

😂

[@livb6945]

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[@hereisajakualin4344]

@@livb6945 I had not seen this 😂😂😂 omg thank you

[@CecilieSHoejberg]

Not to mention Miriam Margolyes interviews holy shit hahaha

[@clarazennaro-mansson7672]

@@CecilieSHoejberg Excellent point xD

[@adelaide5714]

I love how the women of Harry Potter grew up to be such influential people. Emma Watson is known for her Feminism, she's an activist, she promotes awareness on social issues. Evanna Lynch is an author of a book about mental health, part of UNICEF. Bonnie Wright is also an author and an activist, and Katie Leung also known for being feminist, LGBTQ+ supporter, and cares about the Black Lives Matter movement

[@ilove.remuslupin]

WAIT BONNIE HAS WRITTEN A BOOK?!

[@adelaide5714]

@@ilove.remuslupin yes. it's called Go Gently

[@ilove.remuslupin]

@@adelaide5714 ah, thanks, i know the yt channel just didn't realise there was a book. Ty

[@ganymede12283]

Evanna visited the children and families in the Philippines who are affected by devastating Typhoon Haiyan. Bless her and her endeavors.

[@Ginger_shot]

She is a sweetheart. Compassion all the way 💚 Heard her speak at an animal rights march a few summers ago. Huge heart x

[@et4751]

Always like Russell's interview, generally allows the person to talk and gently with humour keeps focus on subject.

[@emzistar]

She's so brilliant. This really resonated with me, I always say that no bully has ever said anything to me that's worse than what I've said to myself. That's no way to live. Really, I need to accept that what they are saying is not okay, address it and tell them they are in the wrong for being hurtful and for me to stand up for myself.

[@Kirsten_is_cursed10]

I’m so obsessed with her. It’s delightful that she naturally sounds like Luna Lovegood haha

[@ziggyzoo9335]

That’s just her voice… sooo it’s more like Luna sounds like her

[@OGimouse1]

Irish being Irish lul

[@Kirsten_is_cursed10]

@@OGimouse1 Me, a typical ignorant American, just realizing this 😅

[@peternorton1107]

JK has said that out of all the actors she was the only one that influenced how she wrote the character and later books. And when she wrote Luna she heard it In her voice and didn’t with any of the other characters or actors. She is lovely 😊

[@chloegidney4098]

Just bought her book while watching this, I'm so happy she's wrote a book about mental health and eating disorders. ❤️

[@RafidW9]

She's just as precious as Luna.

[@kjamison5951]

Evanna: “How would you like me to play Luna?” Director: “Just be yourself…” Thank you! Thank you for being yourself! I love Luna’s character and you have such a lovely, natural personality!

[@allisonl.7768]

I haven’t watched or listened to an interview with her before and just have to say this was fantastic! Having had an ED myself, they had my full attention early on as she touched on it; but the whole way through this was just a great interview to experience. 😊

[@dmurphy82]

What a wonderful take on mental health. Evanna makes a wonderful advocate.

[@tashussain560]

Wonderful interview with 2 of my favourite public figures. Really positive and honest message. Thank you.

[@julierogers1155]

LOVE Evanna and how well spoken she is ... and on such an IMPORTANT SUBJECT.

[@musicgonemad]

She actually just seems to be so down to earth and sweet. Im proud to say shes Irish ❤ But she shouldnt have to be thinking of Potter when it's to do with HER book as that's her life and nothing to do the HP series. So that's sad that she has that stress on her. The fact you could see her eyes getting teary during the interview just shows her kind soul. ❤

[@Mrxguy]

Wow! I know this is just a 12 minute interview. What a beautiful person. Someone who is just engagingly open and upfront about mental health. Thank you to both Evanna Lynch and Russell Howard, it is very awesome to get this out there. ❤👍😎🌹

[@-zorkaz-5493]

Oh my gawd, this honestly made my day. She is ... all over the place, and it's just ... fucking wonderful. If you're reading this please know that you made my day! 😊 I have to get hold of The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting (the title alone would be enough for me to pick it up in the store!). We love you Evanna!

[@simonasovar]

I wish people like her got more exposure, although I'm not sure how she would feel about it. What a lovely role model and funny too!

[@cheyennebrennan966]

Evanna IS Luna! This is exactly how Luna would be as she grew up. She is so precious and wise and genuine. I just adore her. 💖💖

[@jesseleeward2359]

She really is. She has that need to step back and see the big picture that defined Luna's role.

[@khyrand]

“Is it cathartic? Is it harrowing?” He’s a disarmingly fabulous interviewer.

[@sooky2253]

The character and wisdom of Luna comes through so strongly in this charming person, that I have to acknowledge the miracle of casting that underpinned the Harry Potter movies. Lovely interview!

[@pia91]

she's an incredibly lovely person, I had the great pleasure of meeting her back in 2018 on a Con and asking her a question and she really is so pure, genuine and lovely. I'm not vegan or even vegetarian myself but I applaud everyone who is and I understand the impact my lifestyle has on the planet. I'm a member in several vegan recipe groups and most members there are very welcoming and tolerant as well. The "preachy" and "judgy" vegans you see online are the minority (thank fuck!), and they mostly get "triggered" by people who feel the need to comment "oh you're a vegan? I'm gonna eat EVEN MORE bacon tonight harharhar" under every post where veganism is mentioned, like, get a fkn life?!

[@AndySmith-lq2di]

What impact does your lifestyle have on the planet ?

[@HaZZb97]

god she's amazing. What a beautifully articulate, poetic, and kind soul she has.

[@MightyMouse350]

Adorable and insightful at the same time 🤗 ✨️

[@VikingWarlady]

I just love her so much. Nobody else could've possibly been Luna. I also can't ignore the fact that at the beginning of her book she talks about how some of it is mean but she wanted to be honest. However, I can't think of anything resembling meanness at all in it. What a sweetheart.

[@MartyJackson]

As somebody who has an eating disorder (only recently accepted) and also works professionally in the music industry, I shall definitely be getting this book…

[@vikinglore1066]

What a cool young lady, a great person and a great message. Best wishes for her continued success.

[@neilmartinoconnor]

She's such a great ambassador for Ireland

[@shazprior1134]

What a breath of fresh air she is!

[@adityarao8729]

She was the perfect person to play luna. She added so much the thr later movies, and made them incredible.

[@StephenLMW]

She still sounds like Luna even in real life and I love that And she still looks absolutely stunning just like most Irish women We love you Evanna 💖😍💖😍💖

[@yassvaritaass]

I adore her. She's such a wonderful person 🥺

[@AceReject]

Her Character in Harry Potter was my favourite love how much protecting the character means to her

[@SuLokify]

Evanna's lovely. Met her once by accident and realized about halfway through the conversation who I was talking to. Tried really hard to keep cool and play it off and failed miserably. The rest of the conversation was just as lovely as the first but I'm sure she noticed me stumble when it hit me.

[@BetterWithBob]

There are a few clips in the opening from an Irish film called My Name is Emily that Evanna did a few years ago. Any fan of hers should definitely see it. She's just fantastic in it.

[@elderflower2133]

evanna is so gorgeous and so in intelligent!!! It's amazing to see an Irish woman out speaking about such important things.

[@FantasticBeasts2024]

She’s amazing - she’s done a bit of everything ♥️

[@93836]

She just has this profound sweetness and gentleness. And her Irish personality and way of speaking is so exotic and so fascinating and charming. I love this girl.

[@jimhoyt5]

Wonderful and surprisingly excellent interview. I had only seen Russell Howard interview other comedians so was unaware how he could present an interview dealing with such real issues. Well done.

[@manethdulshan9449]

11:21 Reminded me the moment Harry said "I am your friend Luna" I'm forever in gratitude for you for playing LUNA Thank you Evanna Lynch

[@soph7902]

evanna is proof of a person with a heart of gold, i wish i could hug her so much rn. she saved me:(

[@garyphillips2408]

I love how the whole cast came out well grounded & so eloquently nice. & After watching the whole interview I'm a little infatuated with her. What a nice girl!🤔🌹

[@lesliesawers1783]

Truly great interview, what a wonderful young woman!

[@fitriraamdhani9155]

Is nobody talks about the chairs? How amazing those are. The chairs are from a lot of books and newspaper ❤

[@davidweyant9356]

Russel. Thanks for another great video. You are a great host and she was pure delight to listen to that I watched it twice. You should get other Harry Potter characters on the show. The movies and books were a hit, people may want to know what they have done since the movies. Thank you from across the pond.

[@EatinPaste]

Great guest! Great interview!

[@zbr76]

Met her last month at an Opposite of Butterfly Hunting signing. She's AMAZING and lovely and just everything wonderful! Not to mention STUNNING to boot!

[@LilLingLing6789]

Oh my gosh it's Luna my heart just swelled 5 times bigger... Evanna defended us with Emma and Daniel against JK Rowlin love her I also have Lunas wand 😍

[@yvonneburns2786]

Perhaps Harry is under a voldemort spell of late, it would figure all in all of late......

[@marshallsuber3346]

Everyone has a box of sin hidden somewhere. The trick is to remember where it is before we die😁.

[@TomBedlammusic]

to be fair, if luna lovegood did write a book, it would probably be called "the opposite of butterfly hunting". beautiful title

[@boondocksdragon8959]

I've never known what became of the young Ms. "Luna Lovegood". She's clearly grown into a beautiful person, inside and out. I look forward to reading her book. 💚

[@Ergolamia]

what an amazing woman, might have to buy this book now... and rewatch harry potter ❤

[@leejackson1546]

Luna was my favourite character from the books and definitely from the films too. Evanna seems like a wonderful person!

[@woutervanr]

Now I remember again why 8 is my favorite number. When I was 8 was the last time I was truely happy and careless. Then you get bullied, you get sick, you realise times change and responsibilities grow and that only goes on. All the while people from you parents generation continue to create new more severe issue for me and my generation to fix. You can't possibly be truely happy after realising you'll grow up.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

But with responsibility comes great freedom! :)

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

She’s so engaging. I’ve never seen a Potter film so no idea who she is but love her ideas and openness.

[@allthatchas]

She is a good reason to watch the films. She's not in the first films though.

[@Not_An_EV]

Man she looks better now than she ever has. She looks healthy and happy and really what more could you need.

[@SpaceFluffDW]

Russell looks like he’s smoking an invisible cigarette in the thumbnail

[@ElliePaige13]

She's incredible

[@mauritsponnette]

Great wisdom and wit! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@Msjessicatube]

Such a wonderful human. So humble too. Spreading some excellent and wise thoughts, I can't wait to read the book which I hope is coming for Christmas! Hahaa.

[@floatwiththesticks]

I’m a 150 pages into her book and it’s absolutely mesmerising. Would recommend it everyone (within reason!) 💜

[@rebeccagibbs4128]

Love her. Such a great message

[@elenadevour8423]

shes so sweet omg. what a angel

[@_Dwarkin]

"when I sent the manuscript to my dad" - I caught myself thinking about Xenophilius Lovegood

[@LaureninGermany]

Evanna was very interesting and eloquent, and delightfully charming, but Russell is an absolutely excellent interviewer. If he begins to interrupt, he always stops himself to listen. It’s truly wonderful to get to listen to the answers and he asks great questions.

[@andycontento3563]

What a wonderful young woman. 👍👍👍

[@michellestella7477]

She's such a sweet person

[@Flumpy_Pigskin]

she's such a lovely human being, I hope she goes onto do some more in-the-limelight movies 🎬 for us to see yano :)

[@trishasamanta9338]

She is Luna in real life too, so humble and kind 🥺

[@maksimnikiforovski2034]

She and Hannah Murray (Cassie from 'Skins' or Gilly from 'GOT') are almost interchangable! I love them. Someone should cast them in a film about mental health or anorexia more specifically.

[@lelaniadam]

🍀Good luck with the book! So much respect!💕

[@sarahblohm361]

She’s so open, eloquent & interesting to listen to. She was wrong on one point though - she definitely *is* naturally funny.

[@JulienReszka]

very precious

[@ewan0801]

I only came here cuz i didnt know if her actually voice was like luna's. It was

[@sarahvenable4710]

Evanna Lynch is definitely an icon. She was great on Dancing with the Stars.

[@alma94x]

Amazing interview!!

[@MrBebopChamploo]

It's funny how she's worried that sex toy story might tarnish her family friendly image, yet how she handled just reinforces that image.

[@laurawolf12]

Amazing interview ❤️

[@jacksoninc.4062]

I need to read that book, sounds kinda awesome. Love you Evanna Lynch 💘💘💘💘

[@kirstengarcia3991]

I love her so much. She reminds me of my best friend on so many levels

[@Fizzbin25]

She is so lovely, what an amazing young lady.

[@Illjwamh]

Love her so much. Have right from the start. Just a genuinely lovely person.

[@jessirome96]

Emma, bonnie and scarlet are also feminist animal rights promoters anti climate change and activist mental health awareness wow !! Makes me even more proud of them HP girls 🥰👏

[@Bastet32]

So authentic and incredible.