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Former Harry Potter star looks unrecognisable at new film's Cannes premiere

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It's hard to imagine the stars of Harry Potter as adults, but one of its former actors has stunned people with his latest and somewhat X-rated movie called Pillion.

Harry Melling, who played the hateful Dudley Dursley, was one of the franchise's popular characters who featured from the very beginning.

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Fast forward 24 years later and Potterheads had to do a double-take when they saw the 36-year-old in his latest work.

The Dursleys family Pic: Warner Bros.
The Dursleys family Pic: Warner Bros.

Harry stars alongside Alexander Skarsgard in his new movie, which focuses on a BDSM relationship between a gay biker and a parking attendant.

The movie has been a huge success so far and received an eight-minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival as well as a host of raving reviews from critics.

Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård in Pillion. Pic: A24
Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård in Pillion. Pic: A24

Director Harry Lighton, before the film was screened, spoke of how he had a particular aim for this film that he wanted it 'to make you laugh, make you think, make you feel and make you horny.'

Harry plays the character of Colin, a shy, introverted guy whose world is turned upside down when Ray, played by Alexander, comes into his life.

The men embark on a sexual relationship, and Colin is introduced to a world of excitement and new experiences.

Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgard (L) and British actor Harry Melling (R) pose during a photocall for the film 'Pillion' at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Pic: Getty Images
Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgard (L) and British actor Harry Melling (R) pose during a photocall for the film 'Pillion' at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Pic: Getty Images

Standing with Swedish heartthrob Alexander at the premiere, many fans of the famous wizard film couldn't believe their eyes... and were feeling their age.

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