Harry Potter actor: Pay deal forced on family by agent

An actor who appeared in the Harry Potter film series as a child has told the High Court an agent’s deal signed by his parents was “forced on us” without legal advice. 

Devon Murray, aged 27, who played Seamus Finnigan in the franchise about young wizards, denied suggestions that he only told his family’s lawyers this week about his dissatisfaction with the service provided by Neil Brooks, trading as Neil Brooks Management.

Mr Mur ray was being cross-examined in an action by Mr Brooks for recovery of €286,000 commission fees allegedly due by the Murrays, who deny Mr Brooks’ claims.