Bonnie Wright welcomed a new wizard to the magical world of Harry Potter, and some dedicated fans noticed an instant connection between her newborn son and Emma Watson‘s character Hermione Granger.
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When it comes to Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts franchise filmmaker David Yates returning to the Max TV series, he tells Deadline, “Never say never.”
Yates was at our TIFF studio talking up his new Netflix movie, Pain Hustlers, starring Chris Evans and Emily Blunt, which made its world premiere at the fest.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed that Max was making a Harry Potter TV series back in April at the streamer’s press day, one which would revisit the iconic books over the course of a decade-long series. When the series was made official earlier this spring, a search for a showrunner was underway in addition to a fresh-face cast. J.K. Rowling and longtime confederates Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts are exec producing. David Heyman, who developed the films, was in talks to do the same. Rowling’s Brontë Film and TV is producing with Warner Bros. Television.
“I started on Potter in 2005, so it’s been an amazing journey,” Yates says.
Out of the eight films based on the seven books, Yates directed the last four movies, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) and Deathly Hallows Part One and Two (2010 and 2011). In addition, Yates took on the Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts trilogy. In sum, you could say Yates knows something about Potter: In the $9.7 billion franchise that spans both Potter and Fantastic Beasts, his movies rep 63% of that franchise global box office total or $6.07 billion.
“We made the last one, Secrets of Dumbledore, through the pandemic, pre-vaccine, so we were just shooting that movie without vaccines,” he explains, “It was a tough old ride to get it together.”
“Huge affection and a lovely group of people I worked with,”
Bonnie Wright welcomed a new wizard to the magical world of Harry Potter, and some dedicated fans noticed an instant connection between her newborn son and Emma Watson‘s character Hermione Granger.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Harry Potter” actor Daniel Radcliffe honored his late co-star Michael Gambon in an emotional statement in which he called Gambon “one of the most brilliant, effortless actors I’ve ever had the privilege of working with.” Gambon died Thursday at 82 years old. “With the loss of Michael Gambon the world just became considerably less fun,” Radcliffe wrote in a statement to Variety. “Michael Gambon was one of the most brilliant, effortless actors I’ve ever had the privilege of working with, but despite his immense talent, the thing I will remember most about him is how much fun he had doing his job.
Sir Michael Gambon has been fondly remembered by Harry Potter fans across the nation following the tragic news of his passing on Thursday at the age of 82.
Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82. The beloved English actor had a lengthy and prodigious career in theater, television, radio, and film, and was known for his portrayal of Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” films. Argentine actress Silvina Luna has passed away at the age of 43Sandra Bullock’s partner Bryan Randall dies at 57: what is ALS?Gambon’s death was confirmed by a statement released on behalf of his family.
JK Rowling and Harry Potter actors are recalling memories of sharing a set with Michael Gambon following his death on Thursday at the age of 82.
Following the heartbreaking news that acting legend Sir Michael Gambon had passed away at the age of 82, fans from across the globe have been sharing their fond memories of the star, in particular of his memorable role as Albus Dumbledore in six of the iconic Harry Potter films. A statement on behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon, issued by publicist Clair Dobbs first broke the news on Thursday 28 September, which read: “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon “Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia.
Michael Gambon, the Irish-born actor knighted for his storied career on the stage and screen and who gained admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died. He was 82.
has died at the age of 82. The British star, known for playing Albus Dumbledore in the magical film franchise, died at a hospital after suffering from pneumonia.Fellow actors and fans alike have taken to social media to express their condolences and to pay tribute to the star.“The Crown” actor Jared Harris — whose father Richard Harris was the original Dumbledore — penned on X: “Hilarious! A brilliant actor. I saw him on stage several times, and he lives unforgettably in my memory.” “He took over Dumbledore from my father, which was fitting as he over took [Marlon] Brando as my father’s favourite actor,” Harris added.Fan site Harry Potter Universe chimed in: “Sad to report that Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in the last six Harry Potter films, has sadly passed away at the age of 82.
The Guardian.“We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love.”Gambon’s career spanned 60 years, with some of his best known roles including “The King’s Speech,” “The Singing Detective,” “Gosford Park,” “Judy” and the “Paddington” films, in which he voiced Uncle Pastuzo. He’s also best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” movie franchise.
Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon has died age 82. A statement on behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon, issued by publicist Clair Dobbs, said: “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon. “Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia.
Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright has given birth to a baby boy. Bonnie, who played Ginny Weasley in the magical franchise, welcomed her first child with husband Andrew Lococo at home on 19th September. The 32 year old announced her baby boy's arrival on Wednesday as she shared an adorable picture on Instagram and revealed his unique name – Elio Ocean Wright.
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costume or wizard robe and enjoy a pop-up cart on the 86th Floor Observation Deck, where they can grab free copies of the book and bottles of Butterbeer. Fans across the globe can also catch the light display on the Empire State’s live cam.Author JK Rowling, 58, published the series’ first book, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” in 1997.She would go on to write six more books in the original series — and an eighth story in 2016’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”Her books also spawned an outrageously famous movie franchise starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.
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Brent Lang Executive Editor With “Pain Hustlers,” David Yates was ready to exchange Hogwarts for strip-mall medical offices. It was time for the British director behind many of the Harry Potter films and the “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” series to leave magic behind for a grittier look at muggledom. “Having spent such a long time making films about wizards, I wanted to do a film in the real world and a social-issue driven, but one that wasn’t too earnest and serious,” Yates says a week before the Netflix release debuts at this year’s Toronto Film Festival.
At its Max streaming event earlier this year, Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed a new era is coming for Harry Potter fans. The company announced a TV series based on all seven books about the boy wizard written by J.K. Rowling. See below for the most current answers to the most important questions about the project.
Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright has said she was “disappointed” with her “chopped down” screen time in the movies.The actor played Ginny Weasley in the eight-film saga, growing from Ron’s timid little sister to a confident young witch — and the eventual wife of Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter.However, during an appearance on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast, Wright said there could have been much more character development for Ginny had the writers stuck closer to J.K. Rowling’s books.During the chat, Wright explained how she felt anxious and frustrated while performing as Ginny, fearing that fans would react negatively if the character wasn’t done justice.“I definitely feel there was anxiety toward performing and doing the best thing as my character built, for instance,” she said.