Actor Tom Felton discusses new memoir, "Harry Potter," and learning to accept help

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Жыл бұрын

Actor Tom Felton talks with CBS News correspondent Anthony Mason about his new memoir, "Beyond The Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard," and his days on the set of "Harry Potter." Felton also shares how he overcame personal challenges and learned to accept help when friends staged an intervention about his drinking.
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@AA-qb7ni Жыл бұрын

He seems like such a good guy. Celebs opening up about relatable things like mental health is so helpful for others.

@issabacsa Жыл бұрын

"Sometimes, you need a breakdown before a breakthrough." Good quote.

@karismalovesglitter Жыл бұрын

Bless him. It’s refreshing how much every member of the cast embraces Harry Potter as much as they do instead of trying to hide it - it’s probably the reason they’ve all found moderate success outside of the franchise.

@LordJackass 9 ай бұрын

I met a guy who met him in person while volunteering for comic con. He said Tom was probably the most humble guy he met. Tom stayed after hours and had a little girl skip the line so that she could go home for bed and still get his autograph. He was also incredibly nice to the staff and asking if they needed anything.

@rhythmicelegance4670 Жыл бұрын

He acknowledges how fortunate he is. Best wishes to him 🌟

@MyLittleLife10 Жыл бұрын

I love how Tom and Jason still have a connection like a father and son.😊💚

@ls-kk4pq 5 ай бұрын

He seems like such a real person. Great respect for him.

@kimvanderlinden1842 Жыл бұрын

Tom really seems like such a genuinely sweet guy and very down to earth. I really wish him all the best for the future

@artxlife7236 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea he struggled like that, but I know how important that part of his story is to other people struggling, and I love how warm and grateful he is for the experiences he’s had and the people who love him.

@vaskylark Жыл бұрын

People struggle and not all make it. My sister died so it's no joke. Glad he quit.

@hippiecheezburger5457 Жыл бұрын

Always liked Tom Felton sees like a real genuine guy and played his character so incredibly well

@porfiriato84 Жыл бұрын

I've always said he was the best child actor in the franchise. It's crazy how much less he got paid compared to Radcliffe who wasn't the best actor.

@mattheo.r 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, he deserved more he was really good at playing Draco especially since he's not anything like him in real life.

@jozellescain7325 7 ай бұрын

@@porfiriato84 i mean he only got a short screen time while radcliffe is the main character so its fair

@TheFlowMind Жыл бұрын

So happy that Tom is doing some theatre!

@Dixiwonderlandyoutube Жыл бұрын

One thing is sure, the cast of Harry Potter has the biggest heart. I´ve never heard anyone say a bad word about any of the people being cast in the films. Really sad to hear that Tom struggle with addiction but so brave to talk about it. It can help so many others that are going through the same thing. Love that they all keep in touch. They all seem to be the sweetest people ever!

@dogsenseforu301 Жыл бұрын

Ummm - the stars have turned on their creator, JK Rowling.

@seren4740 Жыл бұрын

@@dogsenseforu301 Exaggerating much. Many of them (most haven't actually said a thing) don't agree with her views but they have talked before about how much they love Jo, including Tom.

@dogsenseforu301 Жыл бұрын

@@seren4740 By the stars I mean the 3 central characters who were catapulted from elementary school kids to being A list multi-millionaires courtesy of JK Rowling. Ie not established actors.

@user-we5pd7ds5o Жыл бұрын

@@dogsenseforu301 …you obviously have no idea what you’re talking about. Lol!

@dogsenseforu301 Жыл бұрын

@@user-we5pd7ds5o Please explain....

@kvpilots Жыл бұрын

Just finished reading Tom's book today. As silly as it is, I watched HP for the first time during the 2020 lockdown and became a huge fan. Then when Draco Tok happened, I became a huge fan of Tom. I think he is an amazing and humble individual and I am so glad he got through all his tough times. ❤

@jesustovar2549 Жыл бұрын

I'm recenlty rewatching Harry Potter and became a huge fan too, I initially thought Tom was a quiet person who didn't want to know much about his past as Draco, since Hollywood doesn't hire him much, but he's really a nice person, in contrast of Draco (as many other actos who plays villains), and is glad about having being part of Harry Potter, and also being loved by the fans.

@heatherwarner865 Жыл бұрын

Tom is also the biggest Harry Potter fan and gives back to the rest of the fans continuously on his Instagram. I'm old enough to remember the Borrowers and Anna and the King and out of the kids he was the only recognizable one to me.

@tomfelton1785 Жыл бұрын

How are you doing great fan❤️?

@maythuzar9774 Жыл бұрын

@@tomfelton1785 Fake account

@DayDay80631 Жыл бұрын

wow he really seems like a pure genuine soul, and so much respect for him opening up about his struggles

@jessicaness8409 7 ай бұрын

I'm very proud of you for writing your memoir, Tom. It takes a lot of courage for anyone to write a memoir about themselves and their lives, no matter if they're famous or not. From the moment I read your memoir for the first time, I developed a deep crush on you. You see, Tom, to me, it's not the actor on the outside that matters. It's the man you are on the inside that matters to me the most.

@libbycampbell2557 Жыл бұрын

What a humble, gracious young man! Enchanting!!

@CJ-vw3dt Жыл бұрын

That the bully has such a nice personality in real live... So good to hear that he is doing good

@alyssavega4307 Жыл бұрын

I have read the book and I have to say that I have enjoyed every bit of it. When I got to the final pages, it kind of almost broke me in a way. I deal with mental health issues, and I never realized how much his mental health was affecting him in a way. When reading the book, I think that no matter how much we admire the actor, musician, etc. we forget as humans that they are all human just like any of us. I commend Tom Felton that he showed the amount of courage he had by writing this book for all of us to understand him in a different way. I recommend the book for those who have not read it yet. I'm glad to see that he's doing a lot better, and I wish nothing but the best for him in life. Thank you again Tom and I really enjoyed reading your book.

@HelinSj 7 ай бұрын

As he said the intervention part kinda comes unexpectedly. While i was reading the book i was giggly and laughing to the point i forgot where was i but 26. Chapter comes and suddenly he talks about his struggles. To be honest,in the book he kinda wrote it with a positive attitude and it feels light but thinking about the situation it probably was super tough. I wanted to see his face and emotions during last 2 chapters so badly and this interview helped. I can see the positivity in his eyes. Apparently he was always been the sweetest boy, just an enthusiastic one. I cannot say i started my harry potter journey, i take it slowly but i am so glad i started with him. He helped me feel better with his book i might say.

@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564 Жыл бұрын

These people will be loved forever. I wish him well. He and Dan and Emma, Matthew, Bonnie, Evanna, and all of them, are like family. They are the personification of what we love the most about the Wizarding World.

@niinahstar Жыл бұрын

it breaks my heart seeing him sad

@clurkroberts2650 Жыл бұрын

Really good interview. I’ve grown to appreciate his acting skill and this interview and interviewer captured his character.

@IaneHowe Жыл бұрын

Radcliffe also was lost for a while. Clearly shows how bad it is to have children on the business having that much responsibility, no matter how much fun they seems to be having.

@wwb16 Жыл бұрын

in half blood prince i think he gave the best performance and finally Draco was actually involved in the plot

@jofrances3296 8 ай бұрын

I absolutely love Tom Felton. I feel so happy watching his interviews what a lovely man he is. Mental health is something I can relate too, probably like a lot of us. It’s a tough journey. I’ve just stopped taking my antidepressants after 17 years. Going through a rough time coming off them there’s day I want to just given in but it’s been three weeks I also want to succeed and be be me again.

@littlemissliv100 Жыл бұрын

Just finished reading his memoir. I wish it had been longer!

@staycozy247 3 ай бұрын

Just finished this. Great autobiography!! He’s a wonderful guy. Humble, grateful, and all around everything you’d hope he’d be.

@Faith_and_Hope_07 Жыл бұрын

Love him! My favorite Harry Potter cast member to see in interviews because he comes across so down to earth, so humble, someone I can invite over for dinner to my home and not feel uncomfortable.

@vivianp5962 Жыл бұрын

What a well rounded guy, and grateful. ❤️

@LanaDesAnges 20 күн бұрын

💗

@SARISS80 Жыл бұрын

I didn't know he was struggling with addiction. That Hollywood life will get to you.

@thecollectorrose Жыл бұрын

had no idea he dealt with that.. hope he remains ok

@moonlaughs26 9 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved his book. Very genuine. It was a lovely read.

@JessW289 3 ай бұрын

I just finished his book and it was brilliant. So touching and well done. I appreciate his music and him so much.

@brentaltm Жыл бұрын

When I attended Leakycon, he was absolutely the best part. So gracious, humble, and hilarious!

@Gettingbento 3 ай бұрын

Props to Tom for being a good man, self aware, motivated but humble. Especially with the challenges of being a child star. I struggle with alcohol as well, enough to have been to rehab. We’re all human and need help sometimes. Grateful to Tom Felton for sharing his story.

@Vizcarrasilvana Жыл бұрын

God bless his soul, that man is one of the most wonderful actors I’ve seen in my life, along with HP casts memeber, I love them all, I literally was born when the first movie came out, and here I am, loving them💖💖💖

@rebeccab2446 Жыл бұрын

as a basic american, cant believe that he has not been cast in romantic comedies.

@stephanievazquez4384 Жыл бұрын

Am I wrong to say that Tom is the only actor I’ve seen to be really active when it comes to HP?? I mean, more active than the other actors, not saying they’re not. I’m just saying that Tom is more active than the others in the HP world.

@ash-gl6gu Жыл бұрын

Yeah I think he is too. He’s more active on social media and I don’t think the others are.

@stephanievazquez4384 Жыл бұрын

@@ash-gl6gu Exactly, I mean just because he’s doing theater doesn’t mean he doesn’t do HP related stuff. He does HP related tiktoks, he has a book that talks about his experiences in the movies. He interacts with HP fans on social media more than anyone. That speaks highly of him embracing the franchise that has touched so many lives!! I love to see it 🥰

@ash-gl6gu Жыл бұрын

@@stephanievazquez4384 I’m not sure how it was before but I think many of them started distancing themselves from the franchise after the whole JK controversy. I think Tom had mostly only good memories of it too and the others had some struggles. Dan had issues with alcoholism in the last films and Emma struggled with some depression and stuff. Maybe they associate it with negative feelings and don’t want to go back. I wish they would embrace it more though. I’m glad at least Tom does!

@stephanievazquez4384 Жыл бұрын

@@ash-gl6gu Oh I didn’t know the other actors went through all those struggle aside from the whole JK controversy. It’s understandable to want to keep distance after that JK scandal. Though I did hear somewhere that Tom had his struggles too but I think it was after the films ended. I’m happy Tom looked passed that and embraced the franchise and the memories 🥰 I wish the others would embrace it too, it means the world to us that Tom does.

@ardikapradnya7040 Жыл бұрын

You are right, and i think Tom is the one who embraces his Potter past the most, and people responded wildly. Harry Potter is a classic at this point, and even gaining new fans from younger generations. So today, his appearance on social media and TV for Harry Potter-related content is truly a gift for Potter fans everywhere, and they love him for that.

@aussie-filo7249 Жыл бұрын

Such a great interview! Tom Felton's not only a fantastic actor and author, but he's obviously such a genuine amazing person as well!

@panoik856 Жыл бұрын

”sometimes you need to have a breakdown before the breakthrough„

@greyLeicester Жыл бұрын

He is very likeable

@annmarieknapp2480 Жыл бұрын

Really happy for him.

@angelaholmes8888 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad tom decided to get sober it's definitely not an easy choice

@witchingbrew3 Жыл бұрын

For years I was confused by the Draco and Hermione thing that people like to put them together, but now I get it.

@michaeld.williamsiii9026 Жыл бұрын

Love him, Harry Potter has been and will always be a true Stable on my childhood and teen years into my twenties. The Borrowers also takes me back to my childhood as a nineties kid. Well done for you Tom!❤️👏🏽🇬🇧

@shelly2758 Жыл бұрын

Tom is an amazing human. Well done.

@Glimmerlight90 Жыл бұрын

He is so wonderful. I would love to read his book!

@misslangleysoryuisiconic Жыл бұрын

I could imagine a movie with Jason Isaac and Tom Felton being a father and son

@TheMitchZone Жыл бұрын

This is just too adorable, sweet and wholesome through and through. 😍😭💖🔥

@sup3rst1tions Жыл бұрын

I can't believe I'm just now watching this. Seeing this made me cry

@kataiga Жыл бұрын

Great book !! So glad he read it himself !!

@donfacundo2118 Жыл бұрын

He is a good person, inside and out, as i can see it. Go and celebrate life mate.

@wendybrown500 Жыл бұрын

I bought his book and can’t wait to read it.

@jackmistiff5300 9 ай бұрын

Just read through it! Personally found it very funny, and grounded. His voice in the text is very strong.

@niinahstar Жыл бұрын

He is a sweetheart 💚💚

@boomerang8909 Жыл бұрын

5:01 10 years of one franchise are a lot to withdraw.

@video198712 5 ай бұрын

I think he is one of the few actors who played a villian in a movie that I liked or even their character in the films. My favorite characters in the Potter movie that I just loved was Harry AND Draco.

@bethd8007 Жыл бұрын

Great interview

@craftmom5302 Жыл бұрын

I watch Harry Potter every night when I'm going to bed I did not realize that Draco Malfoy was such a softy in real life it's quite refreshing to be honest

@GodlessFiend Жыл бұрын

For a guy that plays the enemy of Harry Potter, he’s actually a very down to earth guy in real life Edit: RIP HAGRID

@tanzila127 Жыл бұрын

Loved reading Tom’s memoir soo much !!!

@Ms.HGL. 8 ай бұрын

After reading fanfic mancled and apple pies and amends. I have a newfound love for draco. Tom Felton, in real life, is such a delight. So genuine

@gollum475dejong3 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like the last ten or seven years have been hard for him. I wish him the best.

@amaliebudinska31 8 ай бұрын

he is an angel

@angelaholmes8888 Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely will be reading his memoir 🙂💯

@phoenixjordan7784 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview ❤️

@LanaDesAnges 20 күн бұрын

💗

@dianelysblancogonzalez6771 Жыл бұрын

As Daniel, no matter how many years have been, he always be our Draco He is so sweet, amazing person, and with Emma even more sweet

@fettfan91 Жыл бұрын

Draco has several iconic lines amongst me and my friends, glad to hear he's doing well and appreciates the fan love.

@3v317 Жыл бұрын

He is an amazing guy

@glukaise 11 ай бұрын

thank you tom felton

@vivianp5962 Жыл бұрын

I love the Harry Potter series ❤️ your never to old to love series

@VerofromUruguay Жыл бұрын

So sweet!

@masonguthrie1257 Жыл бұрын

I got to respect how he has stayed out of the jk Rowling controversy. While he may not agree with her I am glad he has not “denounced” the woman who made him a star.

@vomitingpoems 9 ай бұрын

È tanto dolce e delicato questo ragazzo. O almeno così sembra.

@mindfreak0525 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad he took myself out of LA that toxic environment

@Miriam-fk9wr Жыл бұрын

Great interview.

@tomfelton1785 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Miriam ❤️,for your love and support 🙏🏻

@tomfelton1785 Жыл бұрын

How are you doing?

@tomfelton1785 Жыл бұрын

I’ll love to give you an opportunity to message me on my email ❤️

@tanzila127 5 ай бұрын

@@tomfelton1785stop pretending to be Tom Felton it’s weird, you’re trying to scam people.

@Zzzsleepzzz Жыл бұрын

I have such a crush on him

@jderrickson4597 Жыл бұрын

He loves you. ..

@hiswayservicesblog9288 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to read his memoir!

@monicamerle1417 Жыл бұрын

I read his book and it's good and I'm not a huge Porter fan but Felton is a sweet guy. I rated it 4 stars on goodreads 🤓

@theloudhouse122 8 ай бұрын

Such a wonderful positive video ❤❤

@LanaDesAnges 20 күн бұрын

💗💗

@dariadailyvlog 5 ай бұрын

Love seeing him wearing Harry's eyeglasses 😅🤭❤

@trepan4944 Жыл бұрын

Tom was robbed of perhaps the greatest scene in HP. When Harry jumps from Hagrids arms at the end of Deathly Hallows, Draco runs forward and throws "Potter" his wand to fight (Not 'Pottah')

@Poemwriter_Angelo 9 ай бұрын

Really? Was this scene recorded?

@ericdraven_9481 7 ай бұрын

@@Poemwriter_Angelo Yeah but it was a deleted scene.

@Desireesorenson Жыл бұрын

Awww beautiful interview ❤

@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564 Жыл бұрын

This comment is a follow up, to a previous comment about how much the Harry Potter books and movies have meant to my family. My late husband used to watch; and re watch; all of the movies, with me. One night; as Emma Watson descended the stairs in her Yule Ball dress; my husband turned to me and said, " our little girl's all grown up."

@thechief5670 Жыл бұрын

Draco was not Potters nemesis, Voldemort was. Draco was good at heart ❤!!!

@deakensomoza3305 Жыл бұрын

Tom Felton was going to Pixar Animation Studio and Tom Felton is gonna be in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.

@erinsmith5706 Жыл бұрын

They're all great on this show I like Larry Potter too thanks for this show you're all great and beautiful I don't watch this interview show enough to know all They're names but they're all beautiful 💜 thanks

@ThymeBottle Жыл бұрын

If ever Sylvester Stallone brings his decades in creation script for "Poe" to the big screen, I believe that Mr. Felton would make an admirable choice to portray the iconic poet, writer, editor, and literary critic. He resembles Edgar A. Poe greatly.

@fredricclack7137 Жыл бұрын

Best of the Bunch! 🪄

@moonroof6350 Жыл бұрын

Love Tom

@iismyalias Жыл бұрын

Tom is very charming and sweet and a little nerdy. I think his star is only going rise and shine brighter. I'm glad he's not resentful of his childhood acting career.

@porfiriato84 Жыл бұрын

I'm still surprised none of the child actors ever had a box office hit post potter or played significant roles. Radcliffe has made small independent films. Emma had some average roles, Rupert disappeared basically.