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OCTOBER 22, 2003 at 9:27 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Official site via The Leaky Cauldron
The official Harry Potter movie site has posted a short interview with Daniel Radcliffe
, the main star of the film series. He talks about being "obsessed" with film and music, being good friends with Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton and Matthew Lewis, and filming under the Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón:
Q: How does working with the new director (Alfonso Cuarón) compare with your experience with Chris Columbus?
A: First of all, I consider myself very lucky to have worked with two great directors on these films. Chris is without doubt, the most energetic director I have ever met. He was amazing in keeping us motivated and in encouraging us every step of the way. Alfonso on the other hand directs in a more intense way. The scenes in this film are some of the most passionate and emotional I have ever worked on and Alfonso's style has been very helpful to me.
Q: Are you going to work in anymore Harry Potter films?
A: At the moment I am working on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and I will certainly make Goblet of Fire. After that? Who knows?
Check out the full interview at the link above.
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Witch
Points: 611
Mdm Rosmerta says:
Yep - the link is not working on my computer either.
I like Daniel's comments - it just goes to show that the films are growing up, as Harry grows up. I wish there were a bit more behind the scenes interviews and photos as well. Part of me finds it very strange that he is friends with Tom!
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 9:46 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 993
Muggle Wizard says:
I had no problem with the link here.
Good to hear that he's planning on coming back for GoF, although we'd sort of had hints of this for a while...
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 10:17 AM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
It's reassuring to know he is returning for GoF, and I hope he stays on board for all seven movies.
Cuaron said in a long-ago-interview that the books were getting more emotional, so I assumed this film would be more emotional. I may be alone in this view, but I hope PoA is more like a drama than the first two, which were directed like action movies. I will be crying in the theater whenever Sirius is mentioned, of course. The wounds will never heal, unless he comes back.
Is it just me, or do I have the feeling Dan will be a better actor this time around?
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 10:45 AM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
OH, cool, I can't wait till the 3rd movie! June can't get here fast enough!
-sirius-ella-
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 11:10 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1990
HarrysGran says:
At last a few words of Dan! And I liked everything I read. So there's great hope PoA will be the best movie of all (despite the hair and robes and all).
So it's emotional and passionate, eh? I hope so!!! Because the Shrieking Shack scene has to be very very passionate! Oh, why does it still has to be so long until June?
Yes, Hairy Potty, I think that Dan will show us very good acting in Poa, too. He grows up and learns a lot in the meantime. For our benefit and pleasure!!!
And wasn't he polite again in this interview? What a nice kid!!!
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 11:10 AM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
I am looking forward to PoA. It seems that things are beginning to wrap up - more pictures, more interviews, more information. Very gald to see in print Daniel's own words saying he will be in GoF.
With so much intensity and attention to detail during the filming, I believe this HP film will be the best so far!
June 4th is so far away!
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 11:43 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2287
Snufflesmom says:
I had no problem with the link, but if you do, go the the "Official Harry Potter/Warner Brothers" Website and click on the Daily Prophet.
It's a neat interview, you can read how much Dan has grown up since the first film.
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 11:49 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 311
Torill says:
It seems you need to have access to the American version of the official site to get the interview. People at the commentary at Leaky couldn't get there either if they were British residents. I don't know, but don't worry, I'm sure transcripts will come up all over the net soon.
I loved what he said about Cuarón's intensity and how that has helped him as an actor. I have such high hopes for this film already because of Cuarón's artistic ability, and this didn't make it any less. I thought Dan was a pretty good actor already, and if he improves even more now, whitch I'm sure he will (and Cuarón said to Newsweek all the kids have improved) it's going to be awesome.
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 12:04 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23488
KT Lady says:
Well this made me very happy!! :) I love hear the actors views on the directing and how the movie is moving along...but...
Lord Voldemorts 3rd cous wow have some pent up anger in there? Why dont we see the movie before we make hostile remarks towards the director and most of the movie...personally I think its going to be the best of all! I CANT WAIT!!!
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 12:17 PM EST
Points: 790
M. Sebastian says:
Interesting interview - if short. Daniel seems to be such a mature young man. But then all of the cast does in varying degrees.
What's this posting by Lord Voldemorts 3rd cous about characters falling love. I don't remember anyone connected with the film saying that. Did I miss something?
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 12:32 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 323
fang says:
Wow what a tone we have gotten to lately.....let's all wait and see before we make judgement about Cuaron, and I think Dan has done a great job so far in portraying what I picture as Harry, if he has matured (as I'm sure they all have) then even better, but let's not yell or challenge each other here, there are other places for that.....fang
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 1:41 PM EST
Lycanthropist for W.S.S.
Points: 3603
Alchemist 530 says:
Yeah- it didn't link for me, either, but I found it anyways... Sounds like there's going to be a pretty noticable change in the different director. For better or worse, we'll just have to see... I'm glad Dan's making GoF- they BETTER keep the same people to make OOTP movie!
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 1:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 585
Joyce says:
It was nice to hear from Dan. The actors seem really close. I hope they continue to enjoy themselves while filming the Harry Potter movies.
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 1:42 PM EST
Student
Points: 231
HP fan says:
I think it's wrong of some people to criticize Cuaron w/o even seeing the movie. Gosh, how can some people just think that PoA will be awful? I, on the other hand, think that PoA will be way better than the 1st 2. I'm not criticizing Columbus or anything, but I think that since PoA is a lot more serious and dark and emotion than the last 2 movies, Cauron is the right guy to direct it. Someone said that the last 2 were more like action movies, and I totally agree. I think that Cuaron will be able to truly explore the darker storyline of PoA.
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 2:04 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9047
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Danial appears to be developing as an actor. I think the exposure will be good for him, since he has indicated that he wants to move into roles behind the camera. This may be important, since he is likely to be very strongly type-cast.
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 2:04 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
Madam Hooch says:
I'm glad Dan can still have a normal life, that's important. But he seems very happy with whzt he does, and I'm pleased to hear that. Go on Dan!
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 3:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2391
HPN4eveRon says:
Thats soooo cool! I can't wait for GoF to come out. That is my favorite out of the Harry Potter series. I hope Radcliff is in OoTp too.
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 3:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 684
Malakite says:
I am glad he mentioned the emotional and passionate side of his character in this movie. How Harry feels in this book was an extreme emotional roller coaster. I can't wait to see how Daniel handles this.
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 3:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2773
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
I can hardly wait to see the movie. I am glad that the trio is going to do GoF.
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 3:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 552
Gir Vasquez says:
I love Daniel as Harry, he does a very good job as him. But I just have one pet peeve about him. The green eyes. Harry is supose to have green eyes and Daniel doesn't. It's an easy enough thing to do. Just give him contacts. Oh well. Still looking forward to having him in future HP films. He's great.
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 3:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 574
Tonks007 says:
Man i cant wait for the movie and i like how they are going to do the next movie at least they will do over half of the books thats really wahat i wanted not for them to stop and the 3rd.
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 4:40 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2881
Chogiiiirl says:
Didn't Daniel give a very nice interview? He seems like a great kid, who works hard and enjoys what he does. Who is this Lord Voldemort's 3rd cous ? I see everyone telling him to chill out and not be so angry, but his post is not showing up on my screen? I wonder what he said that was so out there?
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 4:43 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 548
alfonso llama says:
I think their system's overloaded, I can't access it. Oh well, glad to hear (though not for the first time) that he's staying through GoF.
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 4:43 PM EST
Student
Points: 281
LiLSw33ti says:
Finally! Quotes from Dan! I've been waiting for some forever...
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 4:56 PM EST
Headmaster
(Moderator)
Cheeser says:
Certain posts in this thread were removed because they weren't appropriate, off-topic or just childish.
None of that is tolerated at all here.
Also, the link to the interview has been fixed. Apparently they didn't want people linking directly to it, but we have "magical" ways around that. ;)
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 5:14 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 434
Tippytoes says:
I think the third movie will be better than the first two. Why? like Dan said "The scenes in this film are some of the most passionate and emotional" its better that it real than corny with no depth.
Posted Oct 22, 2003 at 5:36 PM EST
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