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French Half-Blood Prince set report, cast & crew interviews (UPDATE #4)
Allocine, a French movie website, has a new Half-Blood Prince set report and interviews with the cast & crew online. They start from here onwards. While on set they spoke to Dan Radcliffe, David Yates, Tom Felton, David Barron, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Jessie Cave and Matthew Lewis.
However the report and the interviews are all in French. Google translations can be read at the following links;
And despite some laughter with her fellow actor Rupert “Ron” Grint during the day’s scene, one is struck by the number of different nuances presented by Emma “Hermione” Watson during the dialogue of a minute between friends (and future lovers), who sees the red-head ask his comrade the circumstances of his break-up with Lavender Brown.
And what have you learned from your theatrical experiences?
Nothing concerning Harry Potter specifically, but I do believe that experiences lived on the stage have an impact on your work. During Eqqus, I learned to maintain a high level of concentration for a long period of time, all the while ignoring whatever was happening around me. In a play, a lot of things happen to you: Once, I nearly fell off the stage! Theatre teaches you to stay concentrated, and play your part, whatever happens. Equus taught me this, and it’s useful in an enormous project such as Harry Potter where there are so many things to do… Like this interview! I now know how to get back to start concentrating quickly when I need to film.
SPOILER!!: Read the full interview here
AlloCiné : So, happy to be back? Daniel Radcliffe : I am really delighted to be coming back to Hogwarts. But in reality, we started working again several weeks ago, always with David Yates as director. And we have a very good professional relationship. He's someone who's also very friendly. What I really liked about these past few weeks was to find myself alone with Michael Gambon, for all those scenes where Harry and Dumbledore are alone together. And he's someone who is very interesting, very fascinating: we talked about piloting, history...Fascinating.
What is Harry's state of mind in this sixth movie ?
In this sixth movie, Harry is a lot more organised, focused on is task. He has been talking of confronting Voldemort for five years , but now, it's the first time he and Dumbledore are taking concrete steps about it. Harry sees himself as Dumbledore's best soldier in this war and he wants to help him accomplish this mission.
Have you filmed THE final scene, with Dumbledore and Draco ?
I believe we will be shooting that scene in a few weeks. I don't really think about it...It will be interesting, I think. I don't quite know what to expect because usually, the stronger scenes in a movie, the most epic, are not necessarily the most impressive when experienced from the set. After, our job is to deliver the best possible performance, but I don't really know how we are going to live this scene. The atmosphere will no doubt be a little peculiar on that day...
And the kissing scene with Ginny ?
It was strange. When Katie Leung came along for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, it was to play the role of Cho, Harry's first love interest. We knew it, so there were no worries. Bonnie Wright, however, I met her when she was 9 years old! And thus it was very strange, now that she's 17 years old... But in the end it went very well.
Tell us about the new girl, Jessie Cave...
Jessie is great in the role of Lavender! She is really very funny! It's far from being easy, because it's a part that will only work for someone who's totally committed to it. And she goes totally into it in every scene. This is the character who brings a bit of levity to the movie, as the relationship between Harry and Ginny is more complicated.
Did you feel a change in Alan Rickman's performance, now that the saga is concluded and we know more about Rogue?
I think it is possible that Alan Rickman has learned some things about Rogue's past before the book came out. He receives information directly from J.K. Rowling, who tells him what he needs to know. I haven't shot anything with Alan yet, for this sixth film, but I believe he knows everything about the character from the beginning and so he may not necessarily change anything in the way he approaches it...
And what did you think of the seventh novel?
I loved it a great deal! I survive and I defeat the bad guy... It's the best ending anyone can wish for! (laughs) More seriously though, it was quite strange, because I finished the novel while I was on my way, for the first time, to the set of the sixth movie. It was very strange... I found it very moving: not only because of the story, but also because it was really the end, the end of something. I was becoming aware of where I had to bring this character to.
What does one feel, seeing oneself so young in the first movies?
I had forgotten how young I was! I had issues about seeing myself when I was 13 years old. But today, I find it strange and moving to see myself so young in the first one. It's strange because there are not too many franchises where we can follow a character across 6 or 7 movies, while watching him grow. But at the same time, it's the audience's point of view, not mine, because I did not see myself "grow up on screen". I saw myself grow up in real life. On the other hand, showing this movie to my children will feel really strange... It does that to me when I see pictures of my father when he was a child: it's very weird to see one's parents so young. So then, the Harry Potter saga, it will be a good way to scare my children!
Which actors brought you the most on these movies?
Michael Gambon, Gary Oldman and Imelda Staunton. It's not an exhaustive list of course! (laughs)Michael is wonderful because he never takes himself seriously. He his very laid back, but as soon as he hears action, he's all in, instantly. Imelda is impressive for the number of variations that she can offer and the way she can manage to convey the entire essence of a character in the merest and smallest of scenes. She has this skill which allows her to instill very important elements in these scenes. As for Gary Oldman, he is a phenomenal actor who taught me just how much we can immerse ourselves in a character. His parts are always incredible...
And what did you learn from your theater experience?
Nothing on Harry Potter directly, but I think that your experiences as an actor inevitably end up having an impact on your work. For Equus, I learned to maintain a high level of concentration over a rather long period of time, while setting aside everything else around me. In the medium of theater, all kinds of things can happen to you : once, I almost fell off the stage! Theater teaches you to stay focused and stay within the context of a scene, whatever happens. Equus taught me that and it's useful on a huge production like Harry Potter, where there are so many things to do... like this interview! I'm now able to regain my focus when I must start shooting.
J. K. Rowling announced that Dumbledore was gay. Does this affect the way you approach the character?
Not much, because his sexual orientation doesn’t change the character in general. Dumbledore is still charming, fun, powerful, mysterious, eccentric… and then gay. It’s just something to add to this long list, but it doesn’t change the character. Micheal Gambon gives a wonderful performance in this movie, because Dumbledore has more depth and more things to do. It’s a more interesting Dumbledore.
Tom Felton interview:
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What can we expect from Draco in this movie?
Tom Felton: Draco plays a more important part in this movie, so it’s nice to have the opportunity to approach the character from this perspective. I have more things to do, the script is awesome, and so far I’ve had a lot of fun. And I’m Draco’s complete opposite in real life, so it’s interesting to be able to play someone who is not like me at all. David Yates and I have talked a lot about Draco and his state of mind in the sixth film. He’s lost his dad in some way, at least as a role model, so he’s kind of left to his own devices and he wants to show his independence. And he’s still jealous of Harry, the Chosen One; he dreams of showing the world what he’s capable of. Even though deep inside, he’s terrified and he knows he won’t complete his mission... It’s a real internal conflict...
SPOILER!!: complete interview with Tom
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What can we expect from Draco in this movie?
Tom Felton: Draco plays a more important part in this movie, so it’s nice to have the opportunity to approach the character from this perspective. I have more things to do, the script is awesome, and so far I’ve had a lot of fun. And I’m Draco’s complete opposite in real life, so it’s interesting to be able to play someone who is not like me at all. David Yates and I have talked a lot about Draco and his state of mind in the sixth film. He’s lost his dad in some way, at least as a role model, so he’s kind of left to his own devices and he wants to show his independence. And he’s still jealous of Harry, the Chosen One; he dreams of showing the world what he’s capable of. Even though deep inside, he’s terrified and he knows he won’t complete his mission... It’s a real internal conflict.
How did you approach the character?
We took the time, with David, to work on the script, particularly on the final scene with Michael Gambon, but also on the relationship between Snape and Draco. We read the script, we took notes, and we discussed Draco’s state of mind in those different scenes. His father’s absence made Draco a more complex character; in the beginning, I was probably too one-dimensional in my approach but David gave it real depth. Draco isn’t focused on Harry anymore: he has a mission now, and it really brought something more to the character. Also in the same way we understand Harry’s reactions toward what he’s lived through and the absence of his parents, we begin to understand that Draco isn’t all that bad and that his actions and attitude were really influenced by his father and the way he treats him. There is therefore more research, emotion, subtlety…
Have you already shot THE scene with Dumbledore?
No, not yet. But I’m really looking forward to it.
Are you starting to feel lassitude after six movies? Are you already thinking about what will come next?
It’s awesome to come back every year and see everyone grow up. We watch the previous films when they come on TV and it’s just crazy to see how much we’ve all grown up… It’s really strange… And at the same time, it’s really cool to have that on tape. I’ve thought about the end of it, of course. And I suppose it’s going to be like graduating from school, or something like that, when you leave people you’ve learned to love and respect. This was a first job for everyone! So the thought of leaving Hogwarts and doing something else is both scary and exciting. It will be a mix of emotions on the last day, I think… But I’m not looking forward to that, that’s for sure. As for what’s next in my career, I’m open to anything that can bring a different experience… Even if I’m bad, I want to try so many things, to just try out for something and see what happens. At the same time, I’m not at a point where I can handpick my projects! I’ll take what they give me! (Laughs)
And how are things with Harry fans?
I don’t really have problems with Harry Potter fans, only with the younger ones who have trouble differentiating between fiction and reality. At the same time, if they react that way, it means I’m doing a good job! (Laughs)
One of the new characters, Professor Slughorn is quite different in relation to the one in the novel ...
That’s right, Jim Broadbent is quite different physically from the Slughorn in the novel, who is smaller and larger. I’m talking about Slughorn here, not of Jim! (Laughs) But David has always considered him for the role. And Jim is a brilliant actor: he lives through this character and when you see him, you won’t be thinking about the physical differences between Slughorn in the movie and Slughorn in the novel.
The kissing scene with Ron was quite embarrassing to film. He didn’t have much to do: He simply had to stand there and wait. (Laughs) We rehearsed every two days in the morning with the producer David Yates! with no one around. The first kiss was very delicate but then we made sure it would become natural so that we could act it out in front of 70 extras.
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Rupert Grint
"Each film is a little different. Ron is more certain of himself here. He plays Quidditch, has a girlfriend...Some cool [new additions.] We filmed our scenes with Jessie Cave (Lavendar Brown) some weeks ago, notably the kissing scene. Without rehersals, actually: We just went for it! It was a bit intimidating since it is before a Quidditch match and so it was in front of plenty of people! It was embarrasing at first, we were both nervous but we [got used to it] and it went well... The couple Ron/Hermione, I was expecting a little while reading the seventh novel. But it's true that when we are confronted with this scene, it will be rather strange to film. We have a very fraternal relationship, so it will be bizarre. But we will do it, don't worry! (laughs)"
If anyone can provide a better translation please send one in to us and we'll add it to this article!
Thanks to jessiecave.com for the link!
UPDATE: We now have a translation of the Tom Felton interview, thanks to Chounette from Tom Felton Daily.
UPDATE #2: The quotes selected have now been replaced with more accurate translations, thanks Sylvie!
UPDATE #3: We now have the full Dan Radcliffe interview translated thanks to DR.com!
UPDATE #4: We now have the Rupert Grint paragraph translated thanks to RG.net!
err no emma translation yet?somehow i cant copy the translated page,it goes back to french.
Just click the link. You mean the text? It copies the English and the French. You just need to get rid of the latter manually. Unfortunately no-one seems to want to translate hers properly
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am nt clear wht emma,rupert r onto about the whole kiss and ron/mione thing.they're kinda worried/antsy..bt set to do the kiss.
They're on about Deathly Hallows.
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we need a better translation. i'm strating to get a headache trying to make sense of this
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I hope you guys get better translations soon because I didn't understand a lot of the nuances of what was being said but I could tell it was really interesting.
The newest bits have been translated properly. The rest is mostly what we've heard before.
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where does one sign up for that task?
I think they mean clinical, like it's all chereographed for the camera so nothing is spontaneous.
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French Half-Blood Prince set report, cast & crew interviews (UPDATE #4) 
