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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Film information
Director(s)

David Yates

Producer(s)
Writer(s)
Starring
Distributor(s)

Warner Bros.

Preceded by

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)

Followed by

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film) or (Part 2)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be the final two films of the Harry Potter film series, based on the seventh book by J. K. Rowling. The release dates are listed below.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I is the first part of the last film.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II is the second part of the last film.


"Years ago, we briefly — and seriously — considered doing Goblet of Fire as two films. So this concept is not altogether new. As for Deathly Hallows, I intuited — almost from the first moments I began reading it and certainly once I'd finished — that to realize the story in a single film was going to be a tall order. Others in 'the group' felt similarly. So the idea of two films began to get kicked around as early as late summer of 2007. We didn't take it lightly. But ultimately everyone felt that despite the challenges it would present, it was the most sound creative decision.
I'm sure some will think we're crazy. My wife looked at me cross-eyed when I first mentioned it. But I'm really excited about it because it should allow us to stretch a bit with the characters and give them the proper send-off. The story is highly emotional and those moments deserve time to breathe. And, personally, I feel we owe it to Jo — in order to preserve the integrity of the work — and the fans — for their loyalty all these years — to give them the best and most complete experience possible."[1]
A two-part film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is planned. The film is to be split in two, with David Yates, who directed the preceding two films, directing both parts. The first part will be released in November 2010, and the second in July 2011.
Logo for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

[2] The films will be shot back to back,[3] and treated as if it were one film.[4] The idea to split the films had been around since the middle of 2007,[1] but only really came into serious consideration after producer David Heyman was able to talk to writer Steve Kloves when the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike ended and Heyman had Rowling's approval.[4] As of April 2009, Kloves is working on the script of second part.[5]

On March 12, 2008, Warner Brothers confirmed that the movie would be split into two, to do justice to the book.[6]David Yates, director of Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince will return to direct and Steve Kloves is going to write the screenplay. According to Warner Bros. executive Alan F. Horn it will allow "an extra hour and a half to celebrate what this franchise has been and do justice to all the words and ideas in the amazing story."[3] Heyman described the workings behind the split: "Deathly Hallows is so rich, the story so dense and there is so much that is resolved that, after discussing it with Rowling, we came to the conclusion that two parts were needed."[3] Due to the WGA strike, Kloves was not able to start work on the script until it ended.[7]

Before David Yates was officially chosen to direct the film, others had expressed an interest in the job. Alfonso Cuarón, director of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, had said that he would be "tempted" to return to direct.[8]Guillermo del Toro, who passed on Prisoner of Azkaban, had expressed interest in directing Deathly Hallows,[9] but an increased workload ruled him out of the project.[10]

Heyman noted that the films will be a closer recreation of the books than the previous films because of the length a two-part adaptation entails.[5]Daniel Radcliffe said: "This is a road movie, particularly in Part One of the film. People have been so used to seeing Harry Potter at Hogwarts and we're just not there for the first part of the film. That seems to have really freshened things up, and hopefully will get people seeing the films with fresh eyes again, because its just a totally different look when you're not just sat in the same room the whole time."[5]

Although Yates had retained composer Nicholas Hooper for Half-Blood Prince, John Williams, who composed the scores to the first three films, has expressed interest in returning to score the film. Currently, there is no composer confirmed to produce the score. [11]

Yates and Heyman have noted that some of the events of this film had an effect on the way the sixth film was written.[12]

The first part of Deathly Hallows will end as the trio are captured by the Snatchers, the second part or film (if two movies are planned) begins as they arrive at the Malfoy Manor.[13]

Daniel Radcliffe pretended to scare the fans when he said "There will be two films for Hallows, and if there isn't, I'm not returning to play Harry Potter."

The reason for two parts or films as David Heyman has stated is so there will be no major cuts in characters and scenes. This allows the movie or two movies (if two films are planned) to be more in depth than the other six films.

Pictures Taken Of Cast and Locations

Contents

[edit] Filming

Hagrid and Harry in the Seven Potters chase

Pre-production began on January 26 2009, and filming began on February 19 2009 at Leavesden Film Studios, where the previous six films had been shot, and Pinewood Studios.[14][15] Eduardo Serra is the cinematographer.[16] Yates said that the film will be shot "with loads of hand-held cameras. I want to shake things up every time I go into this world. I like experimenting as we go along."[17]

During production at Leavesden, Radcliffe's stunt double David Holmes suffered a serious spinal injury, during filming of an aerial sequence. Holmes fell to the ground following an explosion which was part of the stunt[18][19][20][21]. It is probable that the aerial sequence and explosion is the Battle over Little Whinging. This left Holmes paralysed from the waist down and it is reported he will be unable to ever walk again[22].

[edit] Shooting's Schedule

David Heyman revealed work will begin in early 2009 on the seventh movie in the series.
"We finished the sixth film which'll be coming out next summer and we start filming the seventh which we'll be breaking into two parts for a 54 week shoot starting in February (2009)."[23][24]

Test shoots were done on January 26, 2009 as Emma Watson revealed on her Official Website. [25][26] Unfortunately, just days later it was reported that a stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe was seriously injured while testing an explosion scene.[27]

Filming started officially on February 15, 2009.[28]

[edit] Filming on Location

Photo of Dan and Emma with a tent, pitched for a scene in Deathly Hallows movie.
  • On April 21, 2009, photos of Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) with a tent camped in a open field along with the Deathly Hallows staff and crew has been circling around the web. The report says that it was shot in Scotland.[29]
Daniel, Emma and Rupert shooting at Piccadily Circus
  • On the same day, The-Leaky-Cauldron.org first reported that location filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has been set in Piccadilly Circus and Shaftesbury Avenue portion of London, England.
Hundreds of Photos of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint including the crew & staff & 200+ extras for the film production has been released on the net during shooting hours from midnight to 6 a.m. and on the next day, April 22. [30][31][32]
  • On 24th of April, The T-L-C website released the first photos of the Shell Cottage while under construction on the coastline in the Pembrokeshire area of Wales.[34]
Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley and Harry fleeing a wedding after learning that the Death Eaters are coming for them.
  • Various pictures can be seen of the cast of HP-DH filming scenes from the film on this Site. These are the Shell Cottage scenes, most likely.
  • Numerous photos of the main casts including pictures of Sophie Thompson (Mafalda Hopkirk), David O'Hara (Albert Runcorn) and Steffan Rhodri (Reg Cattermole) along with the set reports from Deathly Hallows filming in Whitehall, London have emerged online since the 28 of June 2009, which appear to be the scene in which Harry, Hermione and Ron infiltrated the Ministry of Magic to obtain the Real Horcrux Locket from Dolores Umbridge.[36]
  • Stunt sequences for Deathly Hallows were shot Thursday (July 23) and Friday night (July 24) in Dartford tunnel in Kent, England, with Harry and Hagrid's doubles (Daniel Radcliffe and Robbie Coltrane were not filming) driving against the traffic on Sirius's motorcycle. This scene follows the Seven Potters escapade in Privet Drive; Harry's double is also noted to be pointing his wand at an unknown enemy. Photos from the location shoot has emerged online since 27th of July, 2009.[37]
  • According to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, which is hosting a Harry Potter Exhibition, some of David Thewlis' costumes were sent to the UK because Thewlis will need to wear them for the wedding scenes. This filming will begin on August 10 2009.[38]

[edit] The Soundtracks

John Williams said he is confident he will return for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, but there is not yet an official announcement made by WB or John Williams himself. [39]

Nicholas Hooper (who composed the soundtracks for Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince) said he will not return for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

[edit] Release Dates

[edit] Cast

[edit] The Trio

  • Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter. Now aged 17, Harry has left Hogwarts and is intent on destroying the remaining Horcruxes so as to rid the world of Voldemort for good.
  • Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley. Also aged 17, Ron is showing his loyalty and bravery by helping Harry destroy the remaining Horcruxes but still must deal with his insecurities.
  • Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. Aged 17, almost 18, Hermione has left school to assist her friends Harry and Ron in destroying the remaining Horcruxes.

[edit] Hogwarts Staff

[edit] Order of the Phoenix

[edit] Lord Voldemort, his Death Eaters and followers

[edit] Ministry of Magic

[edit] Hogwarts Students

  • Bonnie Wright as Ginny Weasley. Harry's ex-girlfriend. Entering her sixth year at Hogwarts, she sets about reforming the D.A with Neville and Luna.
  • Evanna Lynch as Luna Lovegood. An odd yet brave girl who returns to Hogwarts for her sixth year. She helps Neville and Ginny in reforming the D.A.
  • Matthew Lewis as Neville Longbottom. Entering his seventh year at Hogwarts, Neville helps Ginny and Luna in reforming the D.A.
  • Jessie Cave as Lavender Brown. Entering her seventh year at Hogwarts she becomes a member of the reformed D.A. and fights in the Battle of Hogwarts.
  • Alfred Enoch as Dean Thomas. Spends seventh year at Hogwarts on the run, unable to prove his blood status. Fights in the Battle of Hogwarts as a member of the D.A.
  • Shefali Chowdhury as Parvati Patil. Entering her seventh year at Hogwarts she becomes a member of the reformed D.A. and fights in the Battle of Hogwarts.
  • Afshan Azad as Padma Patil. Entering her seventh year at Hogwarts she becomes a member of the reformed D.A. and fights in the Battle of Hogwarts.
  • Devon Murray as Seamus Finnigan. Entering his seventh year at Hogwarts he becomes a member of the reformed D.A. and fights in the Battle of Hogwarts.
  • Louis Cordice as Blaise Zabini. Part of the Slytherin house but remains neutral in choosing sides.
  • Josh Herdman as Gregory Goyle. Alligned with the Death Eaters. Frequently bullies and tortures the D.A. members.

[edit] Wizard World Related

[edit] Ghosts and spectra

[edit] Magic Creatures

[edit] Muggles

[edit] Extras

[edit] TBA

Casting for the following have not been announced yet:

  • Apolline Delacour - A half-Veela French witch, married to Monsieur Delacour. And the mother of Fleur and Gabrielle.
  • Monsieur Delacour - A French wizard married to half-Veela witch Apolline Delacour, with whom he has two daughters, Fleur and Gabrielle.
  • Ted Tonks - A Muggle-born wizard, the husband of Andromeda Black, and the father of Nymphadora Tonks.
  • Andromeda Tonks - The Wife of Ted Tonks and mother of Nymphadora.
  • Selwyn - A pure-blood wizard who served Lord Voldemort as a Death Eater who fought in the Second Wizarding War.
  • Augustus Rookwood - A spy at the Department of Mysteries in the Ministry of Magic who worked for Lord Voldemort during the First Wizarding War.
  • Albus Potter - The second son of Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley who is starting his first year at Hogwarts.
  • James Potter II - The oldest son of Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley and the older brother of Albus and Lily Potter and who is just beginning his second or third year at Hogwarts.
  • Lily Potter - The youngest child of Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley and the younger sister of James and Albus Potter.
  • Rose Weasley - The oldest child of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, she is the same age as her cousin Albus Potter is starting her first year at Hogwarts.
  • Hugo Weasley - The youngest child and son of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, he is the same age as his cousin Lily Potter.
  • Teddy Lupin - The only son of Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks and the godson of Harry Potter, he was raised by his grandmother, Harry and Ginny treat him like a son. He didn't inherited his father's lyncathopy, but inherited his mother's metamorphic abilities.
  • Victoire Weasley - The oldest child of Bill and Fleur Weasley and is seen kissing Teddy Lupin.
  • Scorpius Malfoy - The only child of Draco Malfoy and Astoria Greengrass and the same age as Albus Potter and Rose Weasley.
  • Astoria Greengrass - A Pure-blood witch and the younger sister of Daphne Greengrass, she married Draco Malfoy with whom she had at least one child, a son named Scorpius.
  • Augusta Longbottom - The grandmother of Neville Longbottom, who both fight in the Battle of Hogwarts.

[edit] Additional Casting

Many of the Death Eater actors are expected to return: Lord John Paul Castrianni (Yaxley) (whose scenes were ultimately cut from the Half Blood Prince Film), Ralph Ineson (Amycus Carrow), Peter Best (Walden Macnair), Richard Cubison (Antonin Dolohov), and Tav MacDougall (Travers).

Nina Young is also expected to reprise her role as the Grey Lady.

During an interview on the "Paul O’Grady Show" Zoë Wanamaker said she was disappointed that she was never asked to return as Madam Hooch and wouldn't mind doing so for the last movie or two movies.

Emma Thompson will not return as Sybill Trelawney because she chose to work on Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang.


Hermione and Harry burying Dobby

Casting for young Severus Snape, Lily Evans, James Potter, Sirius Black, and casting for Petunia Evans have yet to be announced; most likely these scenes will be cut

It was announced on August 9th, 2009 that Jamie Waylett, who experienced legal difficulties earlier in the year, would not be returning for his role of Vincent Crabbe. Instead Gregory Goyle will cast the Fiendfyre spell and will die as a result.[62]

[edit] Staff and Crew

Both parts will be written by Steve Kloves, who wrote the first, second, third, fourth and sixth films, and directed by David Yates, who directed the previous two films. David Heyman and David Barron are producing both parts.[63]
Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Eduardo Serra has been appointed to be the Director of Photography.[64]
Special effects will supervised by Paul J. Franklin.[65]

Stuart Craig will once again design new sets for both films. New sets include the Malfoy Manor, the Tonks' house, the wedding marquee, the Tottenham Court Road cafe, Sirius's bedroom at 12 Grimmauld Place, Dolores Umbridge's Ministry office, Ministry courtroom, the tent, Shell Cottage, Godric's Hollow, Bathilda Bagshot's home, the Lovegood home, the Lestrange vault in Gringotts, the Hog's Head, Ravenclaw Tower, and possibly other new parts of Hogwarts castle.

[edit] Differences From the Books

It has been announced that there will be a scene with the Minister for Magic, Rufus Scrimgeour, making a speech about how times will "grow darker still" to Ministry employees. There will also be a scene with Neville, Luna, and Ginny on the Hogwarts Express. It is thought that a chase scene on land will be added into the 7 Potter fight sequence. It has been anounced that Bill will be attacked during the Battle over Little Whinging. It has been hinted at that an extended wand battle between Umbridge and Harry will be included and a chase scene with the Snatchers will take place during the film's climax. Also, judged by the pictures, Harry Potter will most likely not be disguised as "Barny Weasley" during the wedding. The Ron and Hermione kiss is thought to be changed to take place in the Chamber of Secrets.

It has been announced that the character Vincent Crabbe will not appear in the movie due to the drug charges against actor Jamie Waylett, and that Gregory Goyle will die in his place.[4].

It was announced recently at Mugglenet that Josh Herdman slipped the information that the division between the two parts of the Deathly Hallows film will occour after the trio is caught by the Snatchers, and that the Malfoy Manor part will happen at Part II.

[edit] Notes and references

  1. 1.0 1.1 Michael Sragow (13 March 2008). "Steve Kloves says 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' will film in two parts", Baltimore Sun. Retrieved on 14 March 2008. 
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  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Jack Malvern (14 March 2008). "Longer spell at box office for Harry Potter", The Times. Retrieved on 14 March 2008. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 Olly Richards (14 March 2008). "Potter Producer Talks Deathly Hallows", Empire. Retrieved on 14 March 2008. 
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Helen O'Hara (April 2009). "Hallowed Ground", Empire, p. 100-104. 
  6. Final 'Harry Potter' book to spawn two movies
  7. Olly Richards (14 January 2008). "About Those Harry Potter Rumours", Empire. Retrieved on 14 February 2008. 
  8. Utichi, Joe (27 July 2007). "RT-UK Exclusive: Alfonso Cuaron talks Mexico and a Return to Harry Potter", Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved on 30 July 2007. 
  9. Larry Carroll (26 October 2007). "Guillermo Game For ‘Harry Potter’", MTV. Retrieved on 26 October 2007. 
  10. Olly Richards (28 January 2007). "Guillermo Del Toro In Talks For Hobbit?", Empire. Retrieved on 29 January 2007. 
  11. "Williams Might be Back for Last 'Potter' Film", JWFAN (22 August 2007). Retrieved on 25 August 2007. 
  12. Newgen, Heather (10 July 2007). "Yates and Heyman on Harry Potter 6", Comingsoon.net. Retrieved on 7 August 2007. 
  13. http://perezhilton.com/2009-08-21-weve-got-the-split-on-harry-potter
  14. "Emma reveals DH test shooting begins this Monday", MuggleNet (20 January 2009). Retrieved on 14 February 2009. 
  15. "Harry Potter Movies Being Filmed at Leavesden and Pinewood Studios", The Leaky Cauldron (2009-03-25). Retrieved on 2009-03-26. 
  16. "Harry Potter continues his magic at Leavesden", Panalux (January 2009), p. 1. Retrieved on 14 February 2009. 
  17. "Deathly Hallows to Be Shot Using "Loads of Hand-Held Cameras," Tom Felton Talks Sectumsempra in Half-Blood Prince", The Leaky Cauldron (2009-03-31). Retrieved on 2009-03-31. 
  18. http://www.mugglenet.com/app/news/full_story/2134
  19. http://mugglenet.com/app/news/full_story/2142
  20. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hIsDVFNUtzdDMYimiV79IMgq6jwAD96103BO1
  21. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/4420403/Harry-Potter-stuntman-David-Holmes-vows-to-return-to-work.html
  22. Tragic Harry Potter stunt double will never walk again
  23. No divas or superstars in the last film
  24. Filming for the final installment in the series begins February 2009
  25. 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' to Begin Test Shoots
  26. Mugglenet.com: Emma Watson news
  27. Mugglenet.com: Potter stuntman injured on Deathly Hallows set
  28. First photos from the set of "Deathly Hallows"
  29. The Daily Potter: Photos of Dan Radcliffe & Emma Watson on Scotland "Deathly Hallows" Set
  30. The Daily Potter: Photos of Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint & Emma Watson on "Deathly Hallows" London set
  31. The Daily Potter: More Photos of Dan, Emma & Rupert from the Set of "Deathly Hallows" film production.
  32. The Daily Potter: 2nd day Photos of Dan, Emma & Rupert from the Set of "Deathly Hallows" film production.
  33. The-Leaky-Cauldron: Shell Cottage Scenes to be Filmed on Location in Wales Begining May 11th.
  34. Shell Cottage is now Under Construction in Wales!
  35. Deathly Hallows Swinley Forest filming to start June 10th
  36. Deathly Hallows London Ministry filming
  37. Deathly Hallows Filming Update: Sirius Black's Motorbike is Back!
  38. [1]
  39. John Williams hopes to return for final 'Potter'
  40. Photos: Potter actors shoot Deathly Hallows Shell Cottage scenes
  41. David Bradley to reprise Filch role in Deathly Hallows
  42. Domhnall Gleeson confirmed as "Bill Weasley" in Deathly Hallows movies
  43. Clémence Poésy to reprise Fleur Delacour role in Deathly Hallows
  44. Elle magazine confirmed: Clémence Poésy will be back on the Harry Potter set as Fleur Delacour
  45. GMTV: Mark Williams Confirms Return as Arthur Weasley for Deathly Hallows
  46. The-Leaky-Cauldron.org: Andy Linden has indeed been cast in the role of dodgy Order of the Phoenix member Mundungus Fletcher
  47. [2]: Ciaran Hinds confirmed as Aberforth Dumbledore in Deathly Hallows
  48. Ralph Fiennes to Begin Deathly Hallows Production "In the Fall"
  49. 49.0 49.1 49.2 49.3 49.4 Casting for Deathly Hallows movie
  50. British actors cast as Death Eaters for Deathly Hallows films
  51. Death Eaters filming Deathly Hallows scenes next week
  52. Heyman: Imelda Staunton to Return as Umbridge for Deathly Hallows
  53. 53.0 53.1 More Casting for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
  54. Deathly Hallows Casting Updates: Aunt Muriel Cast, Mafald Hopkirk Recast and Clemence Confirmed! from The-Leaky-Cauldron website
  55.  : [3]:Jamie Campbell Bower asked for Gellert Grindelwald role in Deathly Hallows'
  56. 56.0 56.1 Jamie Campbell Bower talks about his role in HP7 & about Teenage Albus Dumbledore
  57. Deathly Hallows Updates: Details on Bill & Fleur's wedding, Lovegoods & Grangers house and more...
  58. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/a165387/gambon-confirms-more-potter-movies.html
  59. Dobby comes back for the Deathly Hallows
  60. Jones will return to voice Dobby in Deathly Hallows
  61. Local woman lands Harry Potter movie role
  62. Jamie Waylett (Vincent Crabbe) won't return for Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows films
  63. Death Hallows movie on Wikipedia.org
  64. Eduardo Serra to be Director of Photography for DH
  65. Complete List of Casts, Staff and Crew for Deathly Hallows Part 1

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