When you’re a Premier League WAG you don’t technically need to work at all – let alone for money.
But Arsenal and England star Theo Walcott’s missus Melanie looks set to be chasing a career in acting after she’s landed a part as an extra in the new JK Rowling movie Harry Potter prequel Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them.
The mum-of-one, 25, who is a trained physiotherapist and regularly blogs about parenting, will film a crowd scene later this week in London alongside superstar cast members Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne and Colin Firth.
Blonde Mel bagged the part through her hubby’s contacts – the movie director is David Yates, who is the partner of Theo’s aunt Yvonne.
Striker Theo is currently injured so can look after their nipper Finley, one.
An insider tells us: “Melanie isn’t your typical WAG. Although she’s beautiful she’s also driven and went to uni to get a degree. She has always had an
interest in being in film and telly and it’s something she would like to
do more of where her busy parenting and work schedule allows.”
interest in being in film and telly and it’s something she would like to
do more of where her busy parenting and work schedule allows.”
It’s not the first time Melanie has ventured into the Harry Potter franchise - five years ago director David gave her a small speaking part in Harry Potter Deathly Hallows: Part One.
Mel was a friend of witch Hermione – played by Emma Watson and even filmed two lines as the pair watched a Quidditch game.
Although she was a full time student at the time she admitted: “I’d love to do more acting in the future.”
Melanie – who started dating the Gunners star when she was 15 – also voiced her showbiz ambitions two years ago, saying: “With the WAGs I don’t really like to spend too much time around them.
“It’s not that I’m anti-WAG, it’s just the stereotype I don’t want to be.” She adds: “I would really love to go into TV as a presenter. Maybe TV, who knows?” Looks like she’s getting there...
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