Harry Potter star Oliver Phelps reveals which actor stole the show at first ever cast table read

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Harry Potter actor Oliver Phelps has revealed which British actor stole the show in the first ever cast read-through for the wizarding film franchise. “I remember the first person who I was sort of wide-eyed, like, ‘Wow,’ and that was, at the read-through.” he said, adding: “I sat down, and sitting next to me was Rik Mayall, who was cast to play Peeves.” The Young Ones and Bottoms star Mayall filmed scenes as Peeves the Poltergeist, but the character didn’t make it into the films. Rik Mayall stole the show at the first ‘Harry Potter’ read-through “He wrote, ‘Oliver, the best actor,’ he crossed that out, then added: ‘Worked with. “There’s a line where we have to say, ‘Honestly woman, you call yourself out mother?’ and it was supposed to get a laugh.” Oliver said that every actor coyly mumbled laughter to themselves, whereas Mayall laughed really loudly.