Harry Potter star 'had swine flu'

The actor is recovering from a brief case of swine flu...

10:34 06 July 2009

British actor Rupert Grint is recovering from brief case of swine flu.

According to his publicist, Grint who plays Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, was forced to take a few days off filming 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'.

Fortunately, he returned to the set days later and is well enough to attend the world premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' in London this week.

His publicist said Grint's doctor confirmed that he had recovered and was no longer contagious or at risk of infecting others.

As well as all the Harry Potter films, Grint has starred in British comedy film 'Thunderpants' and the comedy drama 'Driving Lessons with Julie Walters'.

He is currently filming 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' - author JK Rowling's final book in the hit series.

'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince' is released in the UK on July 15.