Harry Potter and his army of witches discuss the making of their latest Hogwarts adventure The theatrical rock show that is Harry Potter is about to begin again for the fifth time in six years. For the devoted, book-devouring brethren that eats every single word of the novel series as gospel, Order of the Phoenix serves as a cinematic overview. A visual text for dummies that catches the reader up to date and gives them a set esthetic to apply to their imaginations while reading the upcoming seventh chapter (which is being released everywhere July 21st).
It's near impossible not to think of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, or Rupert Grint while perusing the various Harry Potter novels. With Order of the Phoenix, director David Yates has constructed another strong entry of this seven part witchery franchise. For the casual viewer, the film stands on its own as a superbly crafted sci-fi action-adventure for both kids and adults.
This past Monday, it's three stars descended upon the Four Seasons for a little Q A. They had a lot to say about their upcoming fifth entry into the HP series entitled Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Daniel, you've already been naked on stage.
..How does your first kiss on film in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix compare to you being naked on stage in Equss?
: I did the kiss first. I think the reason that it wasn't a problem or a worry was because in the back of my mind, I knew I'd be naked on stage in six months. I knew I had to get over this.
If this kiss was a worry, I knew that being naked with a bunch of blinding horses would be an even greater worry. The kiss was more of a big deal for everyone else, but to me it was like doing any other scene. Which is very disappointing for people to hear, but unfortunately that's how it was.
Daniel, we've heard that you are a big punk rock fan. Did you use your knowledge of the punk movement as an inspiration for the rebel that Harry becomes in this fifth film? : I love all of the rebellion stuff that has to do with Harry in this film.
Director David Yates kept referring to Dumbledore's Army as being like the French resistance, which was a metaphor that appealed to me. Also, Harry as a leader and a teacher was able to show off his Wizarding skills. Showing off stuff was really, really fun to do.
I don't think I brought a tremendous amount of punk music into those scenes. It didn't seem to require it. I think it was me listening to Radiohead that affected my character in this film.
Someone asked me yesterday if there was one album that could be Harry's soundtrack during this film, and I said, "I think it would be by Radiohead. Which tells you all you need to know about his character. (Rupert is wearing a black t-shirt that has a picture of the royal crown on it followed by the words "Keep Calm Carry On".
) How have the events of the last week, as far as the bombs being found in England, affected you? Also, are you excited about David Beckham's American debut? : Is he starting?
Than, yes! I'm very excited. But in regards to England, I don't know.
I think that's what is remarkable and sort of defines English spirit. We saw all of these people being interviewed directly after the car bombs, and they were like, "Oh, it's fine. We will carry on.
We can't hold this over us." And that's sort of it I suppose. : About David Beckham trying to save the Los Angeles Galaxies?
You have to think, "Poor guy." He's got a lot of pressure on himself. : To say the least.
: He is a bit of a hero, so I am looking forward to seeing how he does. Can all three of you discuss growing up over the course of these films? : It's a bit out of context when you are doing it on screen.
Especially with the earlier films. Dan and Rupert have both grown a couple of inches. They would be a bit bigger by the time one of the films was released.
I remember the second one, I was still losing teeth. That was interesting. One scene I had a full set, then I would turn around and be missing.
.. : Not a false, but a full set of teeth?
It was one tooth. It wasn't like the whole mouth. : I had a full set of teeth, and then, in the next scene, I would lose one.
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