Maggie Smith once said that starring in the "Harry Potter" films "wasn't satisfying" for her. She added that she and Alan Rickman used to complain that their work on the films was mainly reaction shots. AdvertisementDame Maggie Smith is being remembered for her portrayal of the no-nonsense Professor McGonagall following her death at age 89. However, the British actor once said that being part of the Harry Potter films "wasn't satisfying" enough. "I am deeply grateful for the work in 'Potter' and indeed 'Downton,' but it wasn't what you'd call satisfying," she said, referring also to "Downton Abbey."

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Persons: Maggie Smith, Harry Potter, Alan Rickman, —, McGonagall, Oscar, Potter, Downton, Severus Snape, Warner, Violet Crawley, Dowager, Miss Jean Brodie, Tony, Toby Stephens, Chris Larkin Organizations: Service, Evening, British, Warner Bros Locations: British, Grantham, Downton