Domhnall Gleeson Recalls Worst Day on Harry Potter Set

Domhnall Gleeson, who played Bill Weasley in the final two Harry Potter films, shared an embarrassing experience from his first day on set where he struggled with his character's English accent and accidentally slipped into an Australian accent. During a Late Night with Seth Meyers interview, Gleeson recalled how the director, David Yates, stopped filming after the first take and asked if he could fix the accent, to which Gleeson admitted he could not. The incident took place in front of hundreds of people, making it one of the worst days of Gleeson's life, though he eventually corrected his accent for the films. Gleeson discussed the pressure actors face when joining such a beloved franchise and joked about his accent troubles, hoping his American accent in his new show The Paper would be better. Despite the rocky start, Gleeson’s portrayal was well received, and he is not involved with the upcoming Harry Potter TV adaptation where Bill Weasley’s character will be recast. His story highlights the challenges actors face in large, high-profile productions like Harry Potter.