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Harry Potter actor wasn’t brought back for final films as he lives very different life now

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Updated 18:08 11 Mar 2025 GMTPublished 18:07 11 Mar 2025 GMT

Harry Potter actor wasn’t brought back for final films as he lives very different life now

The actor starred in the first six Harry Potter films

Michael Slavin

Michael Slavin

When it comes to the Harry Potter film series, the fact that so few of the child actors got into large controversies in their time growing up on the films is an honest miracle.

Daniel Radcliffe has a fascinating career starring in bizarre indie films of his choice and is a staunch defender of the transgender community, Emma Watson is a UN Women Goodwill advisor, and Rupert Grint has a sneakily good acting resume (and an ice cream van he bought with his Potter money).

While some Harry Potter actors continue to make headlines, with one recently joining OnlyFans, not many have had major controversies despite growing up in the public eye.

One major Harry Potter actor was, however, involved in controversy which led to them not returning for the final two films of the series despite starring in the first six.

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Crabbe starred in the first 6 Harry Potter films (Warner Brothers)
Crabbe starred in the first 6 Harry Potter films (Warner Brothers)

This actor was Jamie Waylett, the star who portrayed Slytherin student, Vincent Crabbe.

Waylett’s role was cut from the final two films without explanation, with his role as the secondary muscle to Draco Malfoy taken over by Blaise Zabini, who was played by Louis Cordice.

Despite this, there is information out there about what led to Waylett not being brought back for the final films.

The actor encountered legal trouble when he was arrested after being pulled over by police, later finding a cannabis farm in his room worth £2,000.

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Waylett heading to court after his arrest (Shaun Curry via Getty Images)
Waylett heading to court after his arrest (Shaun Curry via Getty Images)

The arrest took place the same year filming began for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, the first film Waylett didn’t take part in.

Tom Felton spoke about the actor’s arrest when promoting Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, saying that he and Waylett were never ‘great friends’.

He went on to say: “Jamie was never one to quite appreciate where he was and what he was doing. It’s massively disappointing, I don’t really have too much to say other than the fact that he’s let himself down hugely.

“It’s a massive disappointment for himself and for the franchise.”

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Waylett also released rap music which has gone viral on multiple occasions under the name 'Bully' (UKOVERSTOOD / YouTube)
Waylett also released rap music which has gone viral on multiple occasions under the name 'Bully' (UKOVERSTOOD / YouTube)

In addition to this, he later served prison time for taking part in the 2011 London riots.

Since being released from prison, however, Waylett has stayed out of legal troubles.

The actor has released music under the name ‘Bully’ and is listed as being a rapper on his Instagram account.

In addition to this, Waylett ran a Cameo page in which he charged at least £154 for personalised videos.

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The actor looks very different now (Instagram/Jamie Waylett)
The actor looks very different now (Instagram/Jamie Waylett)

He has retreated from the public eye in recent years, however, last posting on Instagram in late 2022.

Introducing his Cameo page, Waylett said: “I played Vincent Crabbe in the Harry Potter movies one to six and I'm very excited to have the opportunity to give the people and loved ones in your life that you care about a special message.

“That's it from me, I look forward to hearing from you. Slytherin for life.”

Featured Image Credit: Warner Brothers

Topics: Celebrity, Film, Harry Potter, TV and Film, Drugs

Michael Slavin
Michael Slavin

Michael Slavin is LADbible's dedicated specialist Film and TV writer. Following his completion of a Masters in International Journalism at Salford University, he began working for the Warrington Guardian as a reporter. Throughout this he did freelance work about Entertainment for publications such as DiscussingFilm, where he was the Film and TV editor. Now, he is LAD's go to voice on all things Netflix, True Crime, and UK TV, as well as interviewing huge global stars such as Jake Gyllenhaal, Daisy Ridley, and Ben Stiller.

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