Harry Potter actor Emma Watson confirms she will attend U.S. college

July 9, 1:04 AMBooks on Film ExaminerConnie Ann Kirk

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[In this photo released by CBS, British actress Emma Watson talks with host David Letterman in New York, Wednesday, July 8, 2009, about the premier of "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince," on the set of the "Late Show with David Letterman." Watson plays Hermione Granger in the film. (AP Photo/CBS, John Paul Filo)]

Actor, Emma Watson, who stars as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, as well as all the other Harry Potter films based on the popular fantasy series by J. K. Rowling, appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman on July 8, 2009.  Ms. Watson was on the program to promote the new film, which makes its North American premiere in New York City on Thursday.

In her interview with Dave, when he asked her about college, Emma said that she was coming to the United States to attend college in the fall.  (She did not identify which institution she will be attending).  She said she will study for a liberal arts degree, possibly concentrating in English, Art, or something else. When Mr. Letterman inquired further about what one does with a liberal arts degree, Watson said:

"This is one of the reasons that I've come to the States, because I'm young and indecisive, and I'm not quite sure what I want to major in." 

When Letterman asked her whether she was still looking ahead to a long career as an actor, she said, "Yes."  After joking with her about the mechanics of her Toyota Prius, a picture of her wardrobe malfunction at the London premiere, and seeing a clip from the movie, Mr. Letterman concluded the interview by wishing Emma well, saying, "Good luck with your college career in our country."

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opens in U. S. theaters on July 15, 2009.

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