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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Directed by David Yates
Produced by David Heyman
Written by Novel: J.K. Rowling
Screenplay: Steve Kloves
Starring Daniel Radcliffe
Rupert Grint
Emma Watson
Distributed by Warner Bros.
Release date(s) November 2010 (Part I)
May 2011 (Part II)
Country Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Flag of the United States United States
Language English
Preceded by Half-Blood Prince
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Heyman is treating it as one film, so I will as well, for now at least.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is a planned fantasy film adaptation of the novel of the same name. The film will be split into two separate parts, which will be released on November 19, 2010.[1] and May 2011. Both parts will be written by Steve Kloves and directed by David Yates.

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[edit] Production

"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."[2]
— Steve Kloves on the decision to split the film.

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 May 2011.[3] The films will be shot back to back,[4] and treated as if it were one film.[5] The idea to split the films had been around since the middle of 2007,[2] but only really came into serious consideration after producer David Heyman was able to talk to writer Steve Kloves when the 2007-08 Writers Guild of America strike ended and Heyman had Rowling's approval.[5]

According to Warner Bros. executive Alan 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."[4] 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."[4] Due to the WGA strike, Kloves was not able to start work on the script until it ended.[6] Filming is anticipated to begin in February 2009, and will last for the majority of that year.[5]

Alfonso Cuarón, director of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, had said that he would be "tempted" to return to direct.[7] Guillermo Del Toro, who passed on Prisoner of Azkaban, had expressed interest in directing Deathly Hallows,[8] but an increased workload ruled him out of the project.[9] John Williams, who composed the scores to the first three films, has expressed interest in returning to score the film.[10]

[edit] Cast

John Hurt has hinted that he will be returning as Mr. Ollivander,[18] and Imelda Staunton wishes to reprise the role of Dolores Umbridge.[19]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Release Date Set for Harry Potter 7: Part I", Comingsoon.net, 2008-04-25. Retrieved on 2008-05-24. 
  2. ^ a b Michael Sragow. "Steve Kloves says 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' will film in two parts", Baltimore Sun, 2008-03-13. Retrieved on 2008-03-14. 
  3. ^ "Final 'Harry Potter' book will be split into two movies", The Los Angeles Times, 2008-03-12. Retrieved on 2008-03-12. 
  4. ^ a b c Jack Malvern. "Longer spell at box office for Harry Potter", The Times, 2008-03-14. Retrieved on 2008-03-14. 
  5. ^ a b c Olly Richards. "Potter Producer Talks Deathly Hallows", Empire, 2008-03-14. Retrieved on 2008-03-14. 
  6. ^ Olly Richards. "About Those Harry Potter Rumours", Empire, 2008-01-14. Retrieved on 2008-02-14. 
  7. ^ Utichi, Joe. "RT-UK Exclusive: Alfonso Cuaron talks Mexico and a Return to Harry Potter", Rotten Tomatoes, 2007-07-27. Retrieved on 2007-07-30. 
  8. ^ Larry Carroll. "Guillermo Game For ‘Harry Potter’", MTV, 2007-10-26. Retrieved on 2007-10-26. 
  9. ^ Olly Richards. "Guillermo Del Toro In Talks For Hobbit?", Empire, 2007-01-28. Retrieved on 2007-01-29. 
  10. ^ "Williams Might be Back for Last 'Potter' Film", JWFAN, 2007-08-22. Retrieved on 2007-08-25. 
  11. ^ a b c Warner Bros. (2007-03-23). "Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson to Reprise Roles in the Final Two Installments of Warner Bros. Pictures' Harry Potter Film Franchise". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-03-23.
  12. ^ Coltrane, Robbie. Interview with Jonathan Ross. Friday Night with Jonathan Ross. BBC1 London. 2008-06-07.
  13. ^ Steve Daly. "Helena Bonham Carter Gets Wicked", Entertainment Weekly, 2007-07-12. Retrieved on 2007-07-15. 
  14. ^ "Harry Potter Film Star Talks To Sky News", Sky News, 2007-10-06. Retrieved on 2007-10-06. 
  15. ^ Horowitz, Josh. "Colin Farrell Opens Up About His Love Of Little People And Profanity", MTV, 2008-01-19. Retrieved on 2008-01-19. 
  16. ^ Morris, Clint. "Spall talks his Harry Potter future", MovieHole, 2008-01-18. 
  17. ^ "Helen McCrory to reprise Narcissa Malfoy role in Deathly Hallows", Daily Mail, 2008-04-12. Retrieved on 2008-04-12. 
  18. ^ "I'm faster than Ford says Hurt", Alison Maloney, 2008-05-22. Retrieved on 2008-05-22. 
  19. ^ Olly Richards. "Heroes of 2007", Empire, January 2008, pp. 130. 

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