Editing Rupert Grint (section)

===2002–2011: Concurrent film work during ''Harry Potter''===
In 2002, Grint starred in his first non-''Harry Potter'' film, ''[[Thunderpants]]'', which revolves around Patrick (played by Bruce Cook) whose remarkable capacity for flatulence scores him a job as an astronaut. In this film, Grint played the co-lead role of Alan, an [[Anosmia|anosmic]] boy who is Patrick's only friend. It was generally ignored by critics and audiences. Most critics who did take notice of it did not respond well to it, with one writing: "This film should be shown in prisons so that inmates have a good reason to never return."<ref>{{cite news |title=Review: Thunderpants |first=Ian |last=Waldron-Mantgani |publisher=UK Critic |date=28 May 2002}}</ref> Grint also appeared in ''[[Driving Lessons]]'', a comedy drama released in 2006, starring opposite [[Julie Walters]]. It met with a mixed reception by critics, but his portrayal of an oppressed teenage boy was generally praised. ''Alt Film Guide'''s Andre Soares wrote: "Grint, on the other hand, is a revelation . . . [He] displays an innate naturalness mixed with personal charisma that turn a potentially pathetic Christian freak into a humorous, thoroughly likable – if more than a little awkward – young man".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.altfg.com/blog/film-reviews/driving-lessons-jeremy-brock/ |title=DRIVING LESSONS – Rupert Grint, Julie Walters |publisher=Alt Film Guide |date=28 September 2006 |access-date=8 June 2011 |archive-date=11 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211235958/http://www.altfg.com/blog/film-reviews/driving-lessons-jeremy-brock/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In July 2008, it was announced that Grint would star in the drama film ''[[Cherrybomb (film)|Cherrybomb]]'' with [[Robert Sheehan]] and [[Kimberley Nixon]]. Grint found shooting this film very different from the ''Harry Potter'' films, as he had to adjust to doing a dozen scenes per day.<ref name="mtvcherry"/> Grint's character—Malachy, a worker at [[Belfast]]—goes to great lengths to impress his boss's daughter, with whom he is infatuated. This film, like his next project, involved him playing violent roles.<ref name="mtvcherry">{{cite web |url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/09/29/rupert-grint-gets-bloody-for-cherrybomb-check-out-exclusive-photos/ |title=Rupert Grint Gets Bloody for 'Cherrybomb' – Check Out Exclusive Photos! |first=Jennifer |last=Vineyard |work=MTV |date=29 September 2008 |access-date=8 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100312113057/http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/09/29/rupert-grint-gets-bloody-for-cherrybomb-check-out-exclusive-photos |archive-date=12 March 2010  }}</ref> Despite premiering at the 2009 [[Berlin International Film Festival]], the film was initially unable to find a distributor. An online campaign by Grint's fans was credited with helping to secure a distribution deal in the UK in 2010.<ref>{{cite news |title=Fans secure film deal for Grint |work=BBC News |date=5 October 2009 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8291429.stm |access-date=8 June 2011 |archive-date=8 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091008035345/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8291429.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[Jonathan Lynn]] directed Grint in ''[[Wild Target]]'', a 2010 comedy thriller, where he starred with [[Emily Blunt]] and [[Bill Nighy]]. A remake of the 1993 French film ''Cible Emouvante'', it was made on a relatively small budget of US$8&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2008/film/markets-festivals/cinemanx-boards-trio-1117986003/ |title=CinemaNX boards trio |work=Variety |date=18 May 2008 |first=Adam |last=Dawtrey |access-date=7 June 2011 |archive-date=21 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081221160748/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117986003.html?categoryId=19&cs=1 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was a commercial failure, earning only US$3.4&nbsp;million,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=wildtarget.htm |title=Wild Target |work=Box Office Mojo |access-date=7 June 2011 |archive-date=21 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121023917/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3212543489/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and garnered mostly negative reviews in the media, which criticised it for dishonouring the original film and wasting the comedic potential of its cast.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wild_target/ |title=Wild Target (2009) |work=Rotten Tomatoes |date=29 October 2010 |publisher=Flixster |access-date=7 June 2011 |archive-date=21 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121023918/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wild_target |url-status=live }}</ref> However, Grint also attracted some positive notice: "It's nice to see Rupert Grint perform well in a role other than that of Ron Weasley, and it's clear that he's got a career ahead of him."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bestforfilm.com/film-reviews/comedy/wild-target/ |title=Wild Target review – Best For Film – Film reviews and movie news |publisher=Bestforfilm.com |date=24 June 2010 |access-date=9 October 2011 |archive-date=30 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111130004207/http://bestforfilm.com/film-reviews/comedy/wild-target/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In January 2011, Grint made a [[cameo appearance]] on the [[BBC]] popular comedy show ''[[Come Fly with Me (2010 TV series)|Come Fly with Me]],'' starring comedy duo [[Matt Lucas]] and [[David Walliams]] ([[Little Britain (sketch show)|Little Britain]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://teenstarsworld.com/2010/12/21/rupert-grint-cameo-appearance-fly/ |title=Rupert Grint Cameo Appearance In "Come fly with me" |work=Teen Stars World |publisher=Flixster |access-date=15 January 2011 |archive-date=17 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717092902/http://teenstarsworld.com/2010/12/21/rupert-grint-cameo-appearance-fly/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In March 2011, he was cast as the lead character in the small-budget [[anti-war]] Norwegian film ''[[Into the White]]'', directed by [[Petter Næss]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.harrypotterfans.com/2011/03/rupert-grint-to-star-in-comrade/ |title=Rupert Grint to star in Comrade |publisher=Harry Potter Fans |date=24 March 2011 |access-date=9 November 2011 |archive-date=21 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121023921/http://www.harrypotterfans.com/2011/03/rupert-grint-to-star-in-comrade/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Principal photography]] started in April, and the film, which was shot on location,<ref name="comrade"/> was released in 2012. It is based on a real incident that took place on 27 April 1940, when German [[Luftwaffe]] pilot Horst Schopis's bomber was shot down at Grotli by a [[Royal Navy]] [[Fleet Air Arm]] [[Blackburn Skua]], which then crash-landed. The several German and British crew members found shelter by chance during a harsh winter there.<ref name="comrade">{{cite web |url=http://www.screendaily.com/news/production/rupert-grint-starts-shooting-norwegian-wwii-epic-comrade/5025865.article |first=Rossing |last=Jensen |title=Rupert Grint starts shooting Norwegian WWII epic Comrade |work=[[Screen Daily]] |date=6 April 2011 |access-date=7 June 2011 |archive-date=21 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121023925/https://www.screendaily.com/production/rupert-grint-starts-shooting-norwegian-wwii-epic-comrade/5025865.article |url-status=live }}</ref>

In August 2011, Grint did a photo shoot with his friend and ''Harry Potter'' co-star [[Tom Felton]] in Los Angeles for the autumn/winter collection of the fashion label [[Band of Outsiders (clothing brand)|Band of Outsiders]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/fashion/530725/harry-potter-stars-give-modelling-a-whirl.html#index=1|title=Harry Potter stars give modelling a whirl|website=Marie Claire|date=September 2011|access-date=18 March 2016|archive-date=12 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812064825/http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/fashion/530725/harry-potter-stars-give-modelling-a-whirl.html#index=1|url-status=dead}}</ref> In September 2011, it was announced that Grint would voice a character in the [[Postman Pat: The Movie|film adaptation of Postman Pat]] along with [[David Tennant]], [[Stephen Mangan]] and [[Jim Broadbent]]; it was released in May 2014.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rupert-grint-joins-voice-cast-236308 |title=Rupert Grint Joins Voice Cast for Big-Screen Version of British Kids' TV Show 'Postman Pat' |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=16 September 2011 |access-date=9 October 2011 |first=Stuart |last=Kemp |archive-date=21 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121023922/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rupert-grint-joins-voice-cast-236308/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Grint also appears in the music video for [[Ed Sheeran]]'s song "[[Lego House]]", released on 20 October 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theroundtableonline.com/2011/10/music-video-ed-sheeran-lego-house-starring-rupert-grint/ |title=Music Video: Ed Sheeran "Lego House" Starring Rupert Grint |work=The Round Table Online |publisher=Associated Newspapers Ltd |date=21 October 2011 |access-date=21 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120124161351/http://www.theroundtableonline.com/2011/10/music-video-ed-sheeran-lego-house-starring-rupert-grint/ |archive-date=24 January 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>