By: debbie lynn elias
As the clock ticks down to the final battle for the boy with the scar on his forehead who once lived under the cupboard, we are all filled with special memories of the magic and wonder of the HARRY POTTER movies. I’ve had a chance to talk with some of our favorite players in the storied and stellar franchise to get their final thoughts on the wizarding world of Harry Potter.
First up, the man who brought the magic to life – Chris Columbus. As you may recall, not only did he produce the first three Harry Potter films, HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE, HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, and HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN, but he directed Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets.
Chris, Any final thoughts on HARRY POTTER? You started it. You brought the magic to life for us…
I’m going to the premiere on Monday. I couldn’t do London because of this [press junket for THE HELP]. So, I’ve waited to see the film until Monday.
It’s going to be very emotional. It’s been very surrealistic these last few pictures when you see a movie where you’ve cast the entire movie; you’ve basically designed the whole world; and then, because of exhaustion, I left. Then, seeing the movie and basically creating a sandbox that wverybody gets to play in. It’s a wonderfully satisfying thing. At the same time, I finally get enough energy to go back maybe and do another HARRY POTTER, and it’s over! The only thing I can hope is that Jo [J.K. Rowling] will write something else. Maybe Harry’s son at Hogwarts. Who knows! [laughing]
But those kids…I think I’m mostly proud of those kids because they have become terrific actors.
It’s a great feeling. All around it’s a great feeling.
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