Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
| Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | David Yates |
| Written by | J.K. Rowling (novel) Michael Goldenberg (screenplay) |
| Produced by | David Heyman |
| Starring | Daniel Radcliffe Rupert Grint Emma Watson |
| Distributed by | Warner Brothers |
| Budget | $150m (speculative) |
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (due out in 2007) is a film based on J.K. Rowling's fifth book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It will be directed by David Yates and filming is expected to start in January of 2006. The screenwriter will be Michael Goldenberg, replacing Steve Kloves who wrote the screenplays for the first four films. Harry Potter will be killed in this movie.
Synopsis
See Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and the extended plot wikibook.
Film Production Notes
David Yates, the director of the film, has reportedly taken on the role of casting director. The search for Luna Lovegood, the character which has been described as the key role, has been narrowed down to just five hopefuls.This was confirmed in a statement David Heyman made during the premiere of the Goblet of Fire on 10/11/05. He also stated that Grawp would be a completely computer-generated character, and that negotiations were in talks with unknown actors to portray Nymphadora Tonks and Kingsley Shacklebolt. Various actors have confirmed that they will return for this movie, as well as a new addition: Imelda Staunton who is officially signed up as Dolores Umbridge. J.K. Rowling is said to lend a big helping hand to the film's production, and will be designing the Black family tree, as they need her to provide the background information, so that the information in future films is correct with it and non-contradicting. All filming is to take place within the U.K. Robbie Coltrane may not appear as Hagrid in this film, although there have been conflicting reports. It is now deemed unlikely, as Coltrane is currently filming a feature-length return of award-winning Cracker in Manchester.
Cast
Rumours and Miscellaneous information
- Filming will take place in U.K., presumably in Glencoe, Alnwick, Gloucester and Oxford: where filming for the past four movies has taken place.
- Although not officially confirmed as of yet: Julie Walters, David Thewlis, Michael Gambon, Gary Oldman, and Alan Rickman have all expressed enthusiasm to potray their roles once more in movie five, but confirmation awaits.
- The Mirror (U.K. Tabloid) has reported that Helen McCrory will play Bellatrix Lestrange in OOTP.
- Miriam Margolyes is not returning in movie five.
- Emma Watson hasn't confirmed another return as Hermione in the last two Potter films.
- Imelda Staunton (although not confirmed by Warner Brothers) is playing power-hungry Dolores Umbridge.
- Kelly MacDonald and Laura Fraser have been linked to the role of Nymphadora Tonks.
- Elizabeth Hurley was reportedly considered for Bellatrix Lestrange
- Miranda Richardson said she won't be back for this movie.
- Filming begins in February 2006.
- The character of Gilderoy Lockhart is in the first draft of the script.
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