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In the space between Harry Potter films, the young actors who play the trio of Harry, Ron, and Hermione have been trying to cram as much non-wizarding world work on their resumes as possible -- to prevent typecasting when they grow up. Dan Radcliffe, for instance, is starring in the controversial play "Equus" on Broadway. But Rupert Grint, who plays Harry's best bud Ron Weasley, is trying to go Radcliffe one step further -- by taking on violent roles in the independent films "Wild Target" (which he just started) and "Cherrybomb" (which he just finished).

Rupert Grint in 'Cherrybomb'

"My character Malacy [in 'Cherrybomb'] works at a leisure center in Belfast," Grint explained. "It's not really a proper job, but this girl Michelle is my boss' daughter. She's really exotic and fashionable and she gets his attention, along with his friend Luke, and she starts this crazy competition thing between them." Read more...