Emma Watson has always longed to play a variety of different characters. 

But there was a certain genre that the actor was not interested in right after ‘Harry Potter’ ended.

When Emma Watson signed her initial contract for the Harry Potter movies, she only committed to two films. 

However, the activist would portray Hermione Granger for over a decade. 

After playing Hermione for so long, fans were curious about what roles she would take on after the franchise ended.

Of course, Watson surprised many fans after the Harry Potter movies ended by prioritizing her education. 

After the series wrapped, she finally had the opportunity to pursue her passion for learning. 

The Little Women star attended Brown University, earning a degree in English Literature. All the while, she continued to work on film projects while also balancing school.

Watson’s post Harry Potter roles have been quite varied. From playing a teenage thief in The Bling Ring to a Disney princess in Beauty and the Beast she’s tried out quite a few genres. However, the actor was extremely particular about the first couple of roles that she took after playing Hermione. In fact, there was one specific character she was not interested in doing right away.

“I know, everyone wants me to do an English period drama and fit myself into a Jane Austen character or a corset, or a BBC or a Downton Abbey thing,” Watson shared with GQ. “If there was anything that I didn’t want to do, that was exactly it. Really, I was open-minded about doing anything, but the one thing I knew I didn’t want to do was get myself into a corset because I was worried I’d never get out again.”

Continuing on, Watson revealed that a period drama would’ve felt good, but she wanted to go in a different direction. “I knew that it would be a really comfortable thing to do, but I felt coming straight out of Harry Potter, I had to dive into something really different,” Watson declared. “I knew that the first few choices I made post-Potter would give people a steer as to what I might do in the future, so I was pretty specific about no corsets.”

Watson eventually starred in ‘Little Women’

Though Watson was adamant about not doing a period drama too quickly after Harry Potter, she eventually did join the cast of one. Watson portrayed Meg March in Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Little Women. After Emma Stone had to drop out of the film because of scheduling conflicts for The Favourite, Watson stepped in to replace her.

It’s understandable that Watson wanted to try out different characters before taking one that people expected of her. And while the actor hasn’t taken on any new acting projects since Little Women, we’re sure fans are excited to see what role she steps into next.

Emma Watson has always been known for her versatility as an actor, and her desire to play a variety of different characters. From her iconic role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise to her more recent portrayal of Meg March in Little Women, Watson has proven time and time again that she is not afraid to take on new challenges.

After wrapping up the Harry Potter movies, Watson made the bold decision to prioritize her education. She attended Brown University, where she earned a degree in English Literature while continuing to work on film projects. This dedication to both her education and her career is truly commendable.

Watson’s post-Harry Potter roles have been diverse, ranging from playing a teenage thief in The Bling Ring to a Disney princess in Beauty and the Beast. Each role has allowed her to showcase her range as an actor and explore different genres.

While Watson was initially hesitant to take on a period drama right after Harry Potter, she eventually took on the role of Meg March in Little Women. This decision allowed her to challenge herself and showcase her talents in a new and exciting way.

As fans eagerly await news of Watson’s next project, one thing is for certain – she will continue to push boundaries and surprise audiences with her talent and versatility. We can’t wait to see what she does next!

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