Rupert Grint Joins Voice Cast Of 'Postman Pat' Movie, Grint Stars In British Children's TV Series Adaptation

It started with an ice cream truck. But now "Harry Potter" star, Rupert Grint, seems dead set on making all his boyhood dreams come true.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the lovable ginger will be participating in a big-screen adaptation of the British children's television show, which Grint watched as a boy, "Postman Pat."

Alongside Jim Broadbent, David Tennant (who both had stints on "Harry Potter") and Stephen Mangan, Grint will be lending his distinctive voice to "Postman Pat: The Movie -- You Know You're the One."

Here, Postman Pat (who looks a bit like a Weasley himself) faces more adult problems when he enters a television competition and the temptation of money, status and fancy clothing are weighed against his cherished home and friends.

“Postman Pat is one of those British symbols, I suppose -- you are totally familiar with him and his cat, Jess even if you have never watched the series. How exciting to be part of the Postman Pat heritage,” said Grint.

The film is set for 3D theatrical release for spring 2013, going into production this month.

For more, click over to The Hollywood Reporter.

Comments

[Shukr]

08:00 PM on 09/18/2011

Martin Scorcese is very fond of the young actor's talents and so am I.

[Edward Standley]

05:18 PM on 09/18/2011

Every time I see a story about one of the "Potter Kids", it's a positive story about a good young actor. Not a lot of drama or mess. I really appreciate these people.

[the grange gorman]

04:13 PM on 09/17/2011

according to my friends in the biz emma has the looks but this guy has the acting talent

good luck to him

[wanglog]

10:55 AM on 09/17/2011

one can only hope this adaptation will be as triumphant and as epically significant as kevin costner's, "the postman"!

[bridgeman]

05:55 PM on 09/16/2011

I thought only OWLS did that kind of thing.

[Shikamaru]

12:36 PM on 09/16/2011

Pretty cool news.. however a note to the editor... I don't know any red-head that prefers to be called 'ginger' ... i'm pretty sure it's derogatory.

the fact that you refer to him as the, "lovable ginger" ... really?

[alicks]

11:57 AM on 09/16/2011

I think he's super cute, and I remember watching Postman Pat here in Canada when I was a kid. I can still remember the little song, "Postman Pat, Postman Pat, Postman Pat and his black and white cat..."

[2ManyQuestions]

11:24 AM on 09/16/2011

Is he a daywalker?

[craftycrow]

09:56 AM on 09/16/2011

He seems pear-shaped? No?

[Sheldonrs]

11:18 AM on 09/16/2011

Doesn't seem to be. But I've always been attracted to red heads so that's one "pair" I would definately eat. ;-) LOL

[gorgol]

08:34 PM on 09/17/2011

Okay...go straight to your room and no cookies and milk for you. ; - )