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Matthew Lewis made only a handful of television appearances before he was plucked from relative obscurity in 2001 to play Neville Longbottom, Harry, Ron and Hermione’s goofy, lovable and ultimately heroic classmate in eight Harry Potter Movies.

He went from being an awkward teenager to becoming one of the franchise’s most popular characters, practically stealing the show in the final film’s big finale.

In a new Radio times Interview to promote his new BBC Three comedy Bluestone 42 He revealed that he would be willing to reprise his most famous role in a spin-off film, saying: “If I was offered a contract like that (to play Neville again) – I would consider it – but I would probably jump at the chance!”

Judging by the online response, the film would probably also be a huge success at the box office, as the heroic Neville – and Matthew – apparently still have hordes of fans.

Follow Matthew’s development from idiot to dream guy with us.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001)

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Matthews’ latest role in the Afghanistan-set comedy Bluestone 42 In “The 40th Anniversary,” the former Potter star can be seen as Corporal Gordon “Tower Block” House defusing bombs. He says he is having “more fun than ever before” in the role.

He is also looking forward to the Harry Potter Spin-off films based on JK Rowling’s Fantastic Beastsmainly because he won’t be in it.

“One of the things that ruined all the movies for me was that I had to watch myself in them – it was a nightmare,” Lewis said. “But I can watch the new movies without being afraid of my own performance.”

To conclude our love for Neville Longbottom, here are some pictures of Matthew Lewis in the BBC Three comedy Bluestone 42.

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Tom Butler writes for Yahoo Movies UK.