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The movie will be based on the first half (or so) of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007), the last book of the Harry Potter series, written by British author J.K. Rowling. The other books in the series include: (1) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Sorcerer's Stone in the US) (1997), (2) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998), (3) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999), (4) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000), (5) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003), and (6) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005). Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: [i]Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I was adapted for the screen by American screenwriter Steve Kloves.
The order of the movie releases follows the same order as the book releases, that is, (1) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001), (2) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), (3) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), (4) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), (5) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), (6) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), and (7) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (2010). Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II is scheduled for release in 2011.
Producers previously thought of splitting the Harry Potter books into two parts, but the books were adapted to movies mainly by deleting certain characters and subplots that served as background and were not critical to the plot. The makers felt that this was impossible for Deathly Hallows, as most of the subplots and (seemingly) trivial characters are eventually tied to the conclusion. Also, to give proper closure to each character's story and to the series as a whole, the producer's felt that they should not even try to cram all that information into a single film. Consequently, the decision of a two-parter was made.
About 8 months. Part 1 is to be released November 2010, and Part 2 is to be released July 2011.
The full cast list is available on the movie's main page. Daniel Radcliffe will be back as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger.
(Notes: 1. This is assuming that the split between parts I and II is when Dobby the House Elf helps them escape Malfoy Manor at the end of Chapter 23: Malfoy Manor and the beginning of Chapter 24: The Wandmaker in the book. This has not been confirmed so depending on how they split it depends on if the character appears in part I, part II, or both.2. All lists are in order of probable appearance.)Here is a list of the characters that have never been in the film series before, but according to the cast list, WILL be appearing in Part I:-Young Dumbledore (Toby Regbo) - In his teenage years, Dumbledore forged a friendship with Gellert Grindelwald who he would eventually have to fight against in battle when Grindelwald moves to the Dark Side. In Part I, Regbo is cast as Young Dumbledore and, in Part II, is cast as Teenage Dumbledore.-Bill Weasley (Domhnall Gleeson) -The eldest child in the Weasley clan and member of the Order of the Phoenix. After being attacked by Fenrir Greyback (who was not in werewolf form at the time), he suffers facial scars and develops some Werewolf tendencies such as a liking for very rare steaks. He is also engaged to Fleur Delacour. He was a protector to the fake Harry Potter Fleur flying on a thestral in the Battle over Little Whinging. He also opened his and Fleurs cottage as a place of refuge for victims of the Wizarding War and was present in the Battle of Hogwarts.-Gregorovitch (Rade Serbedzija) - Bulgarian wandmaker.-Rufus Scrimgeour, Minister for Magic (Bill Nighy) - Bill Nighy was actually David Yates first choice to play the Minister in The Half-Blood Prince, but he couldn't work Scrimgeour into the script. Nevertheless he will be in this movie.-Albert Runcorn (David O'Hara) - He is a ministry official whom Harry disguises himself as. He has turned in several Muggle-borns for investigation by the Muggle-born Registration Commission, including Dirk Creswell and Mary Cattermole. He is described as tall, bearded, and with curly black hair.-Gellert Grindelwald (Jamie Campbell Bower) - Dark wizard, who has only been mentioned in The Sorcerer's Stone. It is not yet known if Bower will be portraying Young Grindelwald or Old Grindelwald as both may be in the film. He very well could portray both, and it looks like he will considering that he is cast for both films.-Xenophilius Lovegood (Rhys Ifans) - Luna Lovegood's eccentric father and editor of The Quibbler. He is a guest at Bill and Fleur's wedding and there is a scene where the trio visits him in his house to find out information about the Deathly Hallows.-Snatchers (Chase Armitage, Adam Brashaw, and Sam Parham) - People paid to round up Muggle-borns.Mundungus Fletcher - This petty thief has been in three of the books, but will be portrayed by Andy Linden in his only role in the film series.Mafalda Hopkirk - Her voice was actually featured in the fifth film in Harry's expulsion letter (voiced by Jessica Hynes). This time, she will be portrayed by Sophie Thompson.Scabior (Snatcher) - He will be portrayed by Nick Moran.Aunt Muriel - Ron's very unpleasant aunt will be portrayed by Matyelok Gibbs.Bathilda Bagshot - The famous historian will be portrayed by Hazel Douglas.Professor Charity Burbage (Muggle Studies Teacher) - The former muggle studies teacher will be portrayed by Carolyn Pickles.Reg Cattermole - Will be portrayed by Steffan RhodriElphias Doge - Albus Dumbledore's oldest friend will be portrayed by David Ryall.Pius Thicknesse (Minister of Magic) - The imperiused minister will be portrayed by Guy Henry.
Below is a list of characters that have been absent for one or more films and are returning for Part I:-Yaxley-Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) - Was absent in the first three films and The Half-Blood Prince (except for flashbacks). The Darkest Wizard of all time. He is intent on seizing power, spreading fear and destroying Harry Potter once and for all.-Peter Pettigrew (Timothy Spall) - Was absent in the first two films and The Order of the Phoenix. He wasn't in those books either. He is Voldemort's cowardly servant who was responsible for restoring Voldemort to his body.-Lucius Malfoy (Jason Isaacs) - Was absent in the first film, the third film, and The Half Blood Prince. He wasn't in those books either. His absence in the last film was due to the fact that he was in Azkaban Prison. He has now broken out and will be in this film. He is the father of Draco Malfoy and his loyalty to Voldemort and sense of moral is becoming confused.-Narcissa Malfoy (Helen McCrory) - Was absent in the first five films. She is the wife of Lucius Malfoy, sister of Bellatrix Lestrange and mother of Draco Malfoy. Her loyalty to Voldemort and her sense of moral is becoming confused.-Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter) - Was absent in the first four films. She is a sadistic Death Eater who escaped from Azkaban. She is the sister of Narcissa Malfoy and wholly worships Lord Voldemort.-Rita Skeeter (Miranda Richardson) - Was absent in the first three films and the last two films. She is a former journalist and the author of The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore, a biography on Albus Dumbledore which ruins his reputation but may hold some truth.-Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody (Brendan Gleeson) - Was absent in the first three films and The Sorcerer's Stone. He wasn't in those books either. He is a member of the Order of the Phoenix and ex-Auror. He is highly suspicious of everyone. He was the coordinator of the Battle over Little Whinging. He was also a protector to the fake Harry Potter Mundungus Fletcher flying on a broom during that battle.-Arthur Weasley - Was absent in The Sorcerer's Stone. He wasn't in that book either. He is a member of the Order of the Phoenix and father of the Weasleys. He is less protective than Molly Weasley and accepts sacrifices will be made in the Wizarding War. He was a protector to the fake Potter Fred Weasley flying on a broom in the Battle over Little Whinging. He was also present in the Battle of Hogwarts.-Nymphadora Tonks (Natalia Tena) - Was absent in the first four films. She wasn't in those books either. She is a member of the Order of the Phoenix and Auror. She is newly married to Remus Lupin and some surprises will await her in this film. She was a protector to the fake Potter flying on a broom in the Battle over Little Whinging. She was also present in the Battle of Hogwarts.-Remus Lupin (David Thewlis) - Was absent in the first two films and in Goblet of Fire. He is a member of the Order of the Phoenix, former Defense Against The Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts, werewolf and recently married to Tonks. Other surprises await him in this film. He was a protector to the fake Potter George Weasley flying on a broom in the Battle over Little Whinging. He was also present in the Battle of Hogwarts.-Fleur Delacour (Clémence Poésy) - Was absent in the first three films and the last two films. She is a beautiful, part-veela, French woman who is a member of the Order of the Phoenix and engaged to Bill Weasley. She was the Beauxbatons Triwizard Champion in the Triwizard Tournament in The Goblet of Fire. She was a fake Potter, being protected by Bill flying on a thestral in the Battle over Little Whinging. She also opened her and Bill's cottage as a place of refuge for victims of the Wizarding War and was present in the Battle of Hogwarts.-Kingsley Shacklebolt (George Harris) - Was absent in the first four films and The Half-Blood Prince. He is a member of the Order of the Phoenix and Auror. He is also a wizard body guard to the muggle Prime Minister. He was a protector to the fake Potter flying on a thestral in the Battle over Little Whinging. He was also present in the Battle of Hogwarts. It is strongly rumored that George Harris will reprise his role.-Molly Weasley (Julie Walters) - Was absent in The Goblet of Fire. She is a member of the Order of the Phoenix and mother of the Weasleys. She greatly fears for the safety of her family as they become more and more wrapped up in the Wizarding War. She is also present in the Battle of Hogwarts.-Viktor Krum (Stanislav Ianevski) - Was absent in the first three films and the last two films. He wasn't in those books either. He is the Seeker on the Bulgarian Quidditch team. He was the Durmstrang Triwizard Champion in the Triwizard Tournament in The Goblet of Fire. He still keeps in contact with Fleur, as he is invited to her wedding. He can get any girl he wants but is annoyed to see that all the good looking girls (especially Hermione) are taken.-Kreacher (voice of Simon McBurney) - Was absent in the first four films and The Half-Blood Prince. He is a bitter house elf owned by Harry Potter and formerly by the Black Family. He may show a softer side and start to come more of use to the trio. Simon McBurney will replace Timothy Bateson as voice actor for the character.-Dolores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton) - Was absent in the first four films and The Half-Blood Prince. She is a Ministry of Magic employee and former Defense Against The Dark Arts teacher. Though she is not a Death Eater, she hates muggle-borns and half-breeds so she gladly abides by their policies of torture and cruelty when they take over the Ministry.-Luna Lovegood (Evanna Lynch) - Was absent in the first four films. She wasn't in those books either. She is odd like her father but very brave. She returns to Hogwarts for her sixth year and helps Neville Longbottom and Ginny Weasley in reforming the D.A.-Fenrir Greyback (Dave Legeno) - Was absent in the first five films. He is a werewolf who is the leader of the gang of Snatchers. He is also present in the Battle of Hogwarts.-Griphook the Goblin (Warwick Davis) - Has been absent since The Sorcerer's Stone. He wasn't in the other books either. He is the goblin who brought Rubeus Hagrid and Harry Potter to their vaults in Gringotts Wizarding Bank in The Sorcerer's Stone. He is a former employee of Gringotts and may or may not be trustworthy. In this movie he will be played both physically and verbally by Warwick Davis. In the first film, Davis only provide his voice and he was physically played by Verne Troyer. However, Davis is perfectly adept to portray Griphook physically because, in the first film, he portrayed a Goblin Bank Teller[/i]-Mr. Ollivander (John Hurt) - Has been absent since The Sorcerer's Stone. He is a British wandmaker, kidnapped by the Death Eaters as he is believed to be valued by the Death Eaters.-Dobby the House Elf (voice of Toby Jones) - Was absent in The Sorcerer's Stone and the last four films. He is a faithful and obedient house elf who has great admiration for Harry. Dobby is the former house elf to the Malfoys but Harry tricked Lucius into setting him free.Thorfinn Rowle - Will be portrayed by Rod Hunt.Mrs. Granger - Was briefly shown in the second film portrayed by Heather Bleasdale. However, she will be played by Michelle Fairley in both parts.James Potter - Though he has always had brief and sometimes unimportant roles (as brief as being shown in a photograph), his last appearance being in the fifth film, Adrian Rawlins will most likely reprise his role as the late father of Harry Potter.Lily Potter - As with James, her role in the films have been brief & sometimes unimportant, but it is most likely that Geraldine Somerville will reprise her role as Harry Potter's late mother.Peeves The Poltergeist- A mischievious "Ghost" residing in Hogwarts, he was never shown in the movies due to his scenes in the first 2 being cut (They are being reinstated for the Ultimate Editions due out in December) He will be played by Rik Mayell, who played him in the first two movies.Below is a list of characters that have yet to be cast or may not appear at all in Part I:-Percival Dumbledore - He could appear in a scene but he most likely will just appear in a portrait. He is Albus Dumbledore's father.-Young Elphias Doge-Young Aberforth Dumbledore-Kendra Dumbledore-Mary Cattermole
Well, only one scene has been officially confirmed, and that is the Battle of Hogwarts. However, if you look at the cast list, you can pretty much tell from that what scenes are most likely in the film. Rufus Scrimgeour features, so his one scene in the book is most likely featured in the film. 'Mad-Eye' Moody also had only one scene in the book, so you can probably assume that the "7 Potters" chase is in. Dolores Umbridge is in the film, so you can probably assume that one or both of her two scenes at the Ministry are featured. Bill and Fluer are both in, so most likely, their wedding and scenes later will feature. Mundungus Fletcher will be introduced, so his one scene from the book will probably be in. Aberforth is in, so his scenes near the end are most likely in. Albus Dumbledore will be in, so the King's Cross scene will probably be in. Rita Skeeter is in, so her interview at the beginning may be featured. Xenophilius Lovegood is in, so one or both of his 2 scenes are almost definitely in.Bathilda Bagshot is introduced, so it's almost a definite 'yes' on the Godric's Hollow scene. Percy Weasley is coming back, so his scenes at the Ministry and at Hogwarts later on will probably feature. Ollivander and Dobby are both finally returning to the series, so their scenes at Malfoy Manor & Bill's cottage will more than likely be featured. Griphook is returning, so his role in the Gringotts break-in will probably feature. Kreacher is coming back, so his roles at Grimmauld Place & at Hogwarts at the end will probably feature. Dedalus Diggle is also in, so you can probably assume that the Dursleys are returning, though it hasn't been officially confirmed. Ted Tonks is in, so his two scenes may be featured.
Possibly PG-13.
David Yates will direct both adaptations of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Sources: here, here, and here.
Producer David Heyman has, in answer to a question put to him, said that if John Williams is free and if they can arrange it, "and that's a big if", they will have him return. 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 Warner Bros or by Williams himself. For details, see here.
Although it seems that Part II will be the last movie of the series, this has not been confirmed. J.K. Rowling completed the last Harry Potter book in 2007. Though she says "never say never", it has not yet been confirmed that a possible eighth Harry Potter book will be written. Rowling said she might write an encyclopedia with information not provided in the first seven books. Rumors are circulating that Warner Brothers is looking for a way to make a motion picture out of Rowling's book Tales of Beedle the Bard (2008). If Tales of Beedle the Bard movie is going to be made, it probably will not star Daniel Radcliffe or Rupert Grint, since they do not appear in the book. Hermione is responsible for the translation of the text, and so Emma Watson could feature.
392 days, which is about 13 months.
Yes! The first & second will be both in IMAX with select scenes in IMAX 3D or completely 2D.
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