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Discover the surprises that "Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts" brings.
Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts is the latest documentary that once again puts fans of the saga on edge. It's about a new reunion of the main cast, as well as a look at what it once was.
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, relive Harry's best moments. In turn, they emphasize the commemoration of the franchise's 20 years.
The data that the filming has achieved so far
The arrival of the new year has brought with it a great illusion for Harry Potter fans. HBO Max was the platform in charge of hosting the new special of the new saga.
Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts is a compilation of the endearing moments experienced in each film. To date, the review website Rotten Tomatoes has rated the production 93% successful.
For its part, other review sites with experience in the world of entertainment such as IMDB, rate it on the scale of 8.3 / 10 points.
Beyond the way it was developed, it is undeniable that its media coverage is due to the massive number of fans behind it.
The special is structured in a margin of almost 2 hours and divided into several themes. In it not only is the trio of main actors present, but also others who are widely loved and missed.
Such is the case with the Weasley twins played by James and Oliver Phelps. At the same time, Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort) or the unforgettable Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), have their space on screen.
This new interpretation opens the doors for most of the old cast to remember the events of the filming of the first movie. It is 20 years since the production and launch of The Philosopher's Stone, which unleashed the so-called “world phenomenon”.
The controversy surrounding JK Rowling
JK Rowling is the mastermind behind the magical universe of Harry Potter. From his paper and pencil came the books that today have become a legacy. Unfortunately, his name has been tainted due to a recent controversy.
In 2020, she was accused of transphobicity after offering forceful and controversial statements about transgender people. She was even publicly criticized by two heavyweights of the cast: Watson and Radcliffe.
However, the famous writer was briefly included throughout the filming, providing key information for understanding the franchise.
Convincing Daniel Radcliffe's environment was not easy
Philosopher's Stone director Chris Columbus stated that the casting process for the film was one of the most difficult he ever experienced.
He states that both Rupert Grint and Emma Watson fit their roles perfectly, awaiting the next Harry Potter.
But the protagonist of the saga resisted when it came to achieving the ideal actor. The phenomenon that had generated the books, caused many children and young actors to apply quickly, without finding the right one.
To Columbus's surprise, Radcliffe inadvertently appeared in front of his eyes, seeing him in the mini-series "David Copperfield." Even so, the process to convince his familiar surroundings was not easy.
After days of negotiating with his father, the long-awaited YES was finally achieved.
The commitment of the entire team of actors and filming was real
The instant on screen of Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) represented one of the most anticipated by Internet users. He stated how important preparation was in making the Weasley-Malfoy disparity more credible and book-like.
In another vein, arguments like Toby Jones (voice of Dobby) give a glimpse of the dedication in preparing the films. He told the particular story of a Quidditch demo created by JK Rowling so that everyone was on the same page.
At the same time, it reveals how Richard Harris (Albus Dumbledore) never recognized that the phoenix in the library was a robotized model. In essence, they are small curiosities that went crazy and raised the visualizations to the documentary.
The transfer of the childish tone to darker terrain
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) and Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) analyzed the opening tone of the films. Initially, both The Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets handled a more childlike dynamic.
Starting with The Prisoner of Azkaban, Oldman and Radcliffe clarify how important it was to make the move to a darker tone. Additionally, Fiennes confirmed that it was necessary for the preparation of Lord Voldemort's presentation.
Undoubtedly, a child scenario was not conducive to the main villain of the franchise to make his staging.
Accordingly, they agree that the transition between the films was organic, favoring key audiences that also grew over time.
Emma Watson and the consequences of fame
The actress responsible for playing the fantastic Hermione Granger was honest throughout the filming.
“I think I was scared. At the moment when I thought that this is forever, the fame came to me great. Things started to get complicated around the time when we recorded The Order of the Phoenix, not just for me, but for everyone”. - Specified Watson.
With the advent of stardom facing her, the situation forced her to seriously think about leaving the cast. But, hand in hand with the support of the fans, he acknowledged that he was able to move on and turn around the feelings that clouded his judgment.
Robbie Coltrane and his message to generations to come
Robbie Coltrane earned the love, respect and admiration not only of those in the Harry Potter universe, but also of the cast. He is seen as a father or an "uncle" to the youngest of the cast with whom he built insurmountable moments.
Coltrane analyzed the past, present and future of the franchise, concluding that there is still a lot of fabric to cut. To say goodbye, he left a phrase that will be framed forever and will remain latent in the hearts of the fans:
“The legacy of the movies is that my children have seen it and so have their children. The message is passed from generation to generation. We'll probably still see her 50 years from now. Sure, I won't be around then, but Hagrid will" — Coltrane said smiling.
