Netflix had its first hit very early this year with The Memorable Case of Mr. Poe. The mystery thriller starring Christian Bale has been on the air for two weeks top spots in the Netflix charts and it doesn’t look like interest in it will wane anytime soon.
One reason for the hype surrounding the film is Harry Melling, who young Edgar Allan Poe plays. Before he became one of the most famous writers, he found himself in the middle of a mysterious case. For many, even more spectacular than the resolution of this case is the realization that they have already seen Melling in Harry Potter.
The Memorable Case of Mr. Poe on Netflix: Harry Potter star Harry Melling plays Edgar Allan Poe
Harry Melling is the actor of Dudley Dursley, Harry Potter’s nasty cousin, who, especially in the early films, never misses a chance to remind the young wizard of his status as an outsider in the Dursley household. Yes, this information can melt brains.
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While there’s a Hollywood heavyweight on board in Bale, Melling tends to fly under the radar despite some great roles in the past. In The Memorable Case of Mr Poe, however, he is the real star of the film for many fans.
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“If you guys had told me that’s the guy who played Dudley in the Potter movies I would have just laughed”someone commented on Twitter and aptly summarizes the reaction of many other viewers.
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As Dudley, Melling was barely able to garner fans. Now he’s at a stage in his career where he’s getting noticed with interesting supporting roles, making him an unexpected fan favorite.
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Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have continued to make headlines after Harry Potter. Perhaps it’s time to admit that Melling has had the most intriguing post-Potter career yet.
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Melling is a welcome guest, especially on Netflix. From The Ballad of Buster Scruggs to The Old Guard to The Devil All the Time: Under the umbrella of the streaming service, he was able to try out a wide variety of roles. He was also in a Netflix series: The Queen’s Gambit.
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