rupert grint swaps wizardry for horror in chilling new role

Londen, zaterdag, 14 februari 2026.
Rupert Grint is stepping far from Hogwarts in his latest role. The actor stars in the Finnish horror film ‘Nightborn’, premiering at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival. He plays a father haunted by fear and isolation after welcoming a newborn with terrifying differences. Drawing from personal experience, Grint channeled the anxieties of impending fatherhood during filming, mirroring his own life as his second daughter arrived in 2025. The film dives into Finnish folklore, blending primal fears of parenthood with supernatural dread. Unlike his warm portrayal of Ron Weasley, this role explores darkness and unease. Grint calls it a stark contrast to the magic millions know him for. Practical puppetry brings the eerie infant to life, adding a tactile creepiness. ‘Nightborn’ marks his return to cinema after a decade, signaling a bold new phase in his career. Fans should expect nothing less than a haunting transformation.