Newell wanted a 'paranoid thriller' and Yates a sense of 'jeopardy and character to the world'. Cuarón changed the visual tone and expanded Hogwarts. Columbus wanted to portray a 'golden storybook' image. Rowling joined the team for the final two films.Įvery director had their own vision of the series but acknowledged that they should get darker as time went by. Mike Newell directed the fourth with David Yates staying the longest, as he directed the last four films.Ĭolumbus did stay to produce the third film with Heyman, and David Barron produced the last four with Heyman. There were four directors across every film, with Chris Columbus directing the first and second film, and Alfonso Cuarón directing the third. While the sixth film was the most expensive to film, it was decided that the seventh book would be spilt in two, despite being shot as one film.

Heyman produced every film with his production company Heyday Films, while Kloves wrote for every film except Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which was written by Michael Goldenberg. Every film was made primarily at Leavesden Studios, which is now open for the public to explore. Production began in September 2000 and would keep going until the final film in December 2010. The casting of the three is thought to be highly impressive, and one of 'the best show decisions' ever made. Heyman persuaded his parents to let him audition and Rowling was very impressed, saying she didn't think there would be a better choice.Įmma Watson and Rupert Grint were selected from thousands of children who auditioned for the role of Hermione and Ron. A seven month search led them to Daniel Radcliffe when Heyman and Kloves attended the theatre at the same time he did. They then started to cast the roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione. Rowling was given a large creative role which Columbus was fine with, while Heyman stayed to produce it. In March 2000, Chris Columbus was selected to direct the first film, while Steve Kloves wrote the screenplay. She also wanted a part in helping them adapt the books, and refused to give the rights of her characters to Warner Bros which would let them make non-author written sequels. She wanted the principal cast to be played by British actors, but allowed Irish actors, unless the role required otherwise.

Heyman was very impressed by Rowling's work, which led to Rowling selling him the film rights for four books in 1999. He put it on the low priority shelf, thinking the title was 'rubbish.' However, when a secretary found and read it, she gave it to Heyman with a positive review and he then read it. In 1997, David Heyman received a copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. 8.2.1 Harry Potter Wizard's Collection bonus disc.8.2 Special features for hours of entertainment.8.1 Films included in collection – All on Blu-ray, DVD and UltraViolet digital copy.

Harry potter filmes