"People always tell me I'm nothing like my character. Well, hopefully not! He's a character who's very defined. He was purposefully written by Jo Rowling as very one-dimensional in the first few books, because you're supposed to hate him"

In this quote, star Tom Felton is reflecting on his portrayal of the character Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series. He acknowledges that individuals typically inform him he is nothing like his character, and he hopes that holds true. He explains that Malfoy was purposefully written as a one-dimensional character in the early books, with the purpose of making readers dislike him. Felton's statement highlights the ability of author J.K. Rowling in developing complex and dynamic characters. It also reveals his understanding of the value of character development and how it can form the audience's perception of a character.