Brothers James and Oliver Phelps, known to audiences for their roles as Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter film universe, gave an exclusive interview to the Ukrainian publication Wave RBC.UA. The conversation was prompted by the release of the third season of the baking show "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking," in which the actors serve as hosts. During the interview, the brothers not only discussed the new season but also offered warm wishes to the Ukrainian audience.
A message for Ukrainian Potterheads
James Phelps emphasized that the new season of the show can be an opportunity for viewers to briefly take their minds off daily troubles. According to him, during the 42 minutes of the program, viewers can switch off and think: "What might I enjoy? What would I create if I were making these pastries?" The actor expressed hope that watching the show would bring joy to everyone in Ukraine and inspire them to head into the kitchen to bake something with family and friends. "I think those will be memories you'll remember for a long time," he added.
Format and concept of the show
In "Wizards of Baking," professional pastry chefs create large-scale thematic compositions based on famous stories from the world of Harry Potter. The Phelps brothers host the program, commenting on the creative process and sharing memories of filming the movies. The third season continues to evolve the format, expanding the palette of themes and increasing the difficulty of the challenges for participants.
Career after Harry Potter
Following the release of the final film in the franchise in 2011, James and Oliver did not limit themselves to a single project. They launched the travel show "Fantastic Friends," where they traveled to various countries, learned about local cultures, and met up with friends. In parallel, the brothers hosted the podcast "Normal Not Normal," where they chatted with famous guests about life, careers, and the experience of growing up in the public eye. Guests of the podcast included Harry Potter colleagues and other celebrities. In 2021, both actors appeared in Edgar Wright's film "Last Night in Soho."
Personal life and sports
In addition to their work in film and television, the brothers are actively involved in sports. In 2023, James ran the London Marathon, and in 2025, Oliver completed the New York City Marathon for the first time. In their personal lives, both have families: Oliver married Katy Humpage in 2015, and the couple is raising two daughters, Autumn and Emilia; James has been married to Annika Ostle since 2016.
Context for viewers
The Phelps brothers' appeal to the Ukrainian audience coincides with the start of the show's third season. For franchise fans who grew up on the films about the boy who lived, the opportunity to see the actors in a new format and hear their personal words serves as an additional reason to return to the world of magic—this time through the lens of culinary creativity and family leisure.
