A
preview of
Empire magazine's
Harry Potter films ultimate celebration issue, out May 26, has been released online, including three new studio stills of Harry, Ron, and Hermione on the cover (as well as other limited-edition covers with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson), and two behind-the-scenes shots from
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II, featuring Voldemort and his Death Eaters about to attack Hogwarts, and of Dan and Helena Bonham Carter in costume around the rubble that was once Hogwarts castle. Also featured in the preview are new photo shoot images of Emma Watson and Rupert Grint; all of those can be found in our
galleries.
UPDATE: Larger shots of the limited edition covers were released by
Empire and can be seen
here.
Rupert and Emma on their experience in the film franchise:
Quote:
"These films account for 11 years of my life, so it's really very strange to finally have finished them. Potter gives you a safety net, so that if you go off in between you always know you will be coming back to Potter. Suddenly that will be taken away, so on a professional level it's a bit frightening," Grint said.
Rupert, 22, described the dramatic moments, saying: "It turned into a bit of a war film.
"We all formed this army - the castle is on fire, with rubble and bodies littered everywhere. It's shocking, really - and they're all kids as well."
Emma says she has enjoyed growing up with her character.
She adds: "I do love Hermione. Being around the boys has definitely changed her - she's loosened up a bit. She's becoming a woman."
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II will be released in theatres and IMAX this July.