Harry Potter Actor Says Rowling Made Reading Cool
Who would you give credit to for Suzanne Collins‘ and Stephenie Meyer‘s success? Harry Potter actor Tom Felton says they can thank none other than J.K. Rowling.
“It’s a credit to Jo [Rowling]. I remember when I was 10, reading wasn’t the thing to be seen doing during on your lunch break or after school. She single-handedly changed that.
“At the end of seven books, lots of readers wanted to try something else – Twilight, The Hunger Games and hopefully lots more.”
Evanna Lynch, who played Luna Lovegood, said: “The Hunger Games is great. When people compare it to Harry Potter, they’re such different worlds. But it is a tribute to Harry Potter for setting the bar.”