Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Dark Secrets Revealed
Country
Production
Budget
$250 000 000
Box office
$934 770 303
Director
Actors
Scenario
Producer
David Heyman, David Barron, Lionel Wigram
Camera operator
Composer
Nicholas Hooper
Artist
Audition
Fiona Weir
Editing
Mark Day
Whole Team (122)
Whole Team (122)
Short description
As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemorts defenses and to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.
What's left behind the scenes
- Nikki Reed could have played Narcissa Malfoy, Draco Malfoy's mother, but she was too young for the role.
- In February 2007, Stuart Craig was chosen to create the film's sets (including the Astronomy Tower, where the film's climax takes place).
- Robert Knox, who played Marcus Belby, tragically died after being stabbed in a fight on May 24, 2008, just a few days after filming wrapped.
- The first installment to receive a PG rating since the movie 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' (2004).
- The director of the fourth film (Mike Newell) declined an offer to participate in the film. Terry Gilliam, Matthew Vaughn, and M. Night Shyamalan were also suggested as directors, but for various reasons, they did not agree to participate in the filming. As a result, in May 2007, David Yates was chosen as director. He is the second director to work on two chapters of the film consecutively (the first was Columbus).
- Hiro Fiennes-Tiffin, who played 11-year-old Tom Riddle, is the nephew of Ralph Fiennes, who portrays the adult incarnation of Tom, Lord Voldemort.
- Guillermo del Toro could have become the director of the film, but he preferred to work on "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" (2008). Anand Tucker and Michael Hoffman were also potential candidates for the director's chair.
- In an early version of the script, Dumbledore spoke a line invented by screenwriter Kloves about how he had loved a Muggle-born girl in his youth. When J.K. Rowling read this passage, she corrected Kloves and explained that Dumbledore is gay. The author later revealed this to the world, sparking a significant scandal.
- In an early version of the script, Dumbledore uttered a line invented by screenwriter Kloves about how, in his youth, he loved a girl from a Muggle family. When J.K. Rowling read this passage, she pointed it out to Kloves and explained that Dumbledore is gay. The author later announced this to the world, sparking a considerable scandal.
- The director of the fourth film (Mike Newell) declined the offer to participate in the project. Terry Gilliam, Matthew Vaughn, and M. Night Shyamalan were also considered as directors, but for various reasons, they did not agree to take part in the filming. Ultimately, David Yates was selected as director in May 2007. He is the second director to work on two consecutive chapters of the film series (the first being Columbus).
- The film is based on the novel 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' (2005) by J.K. Rowling.
- Naomi Watts was the first choice for the role of Narcissa Malfoy, but due to scheduling conflicts, the actress had to decline the part.
- J.K. Rowling wanted Terry Gilliam to direct the film, but the director declined – he hadn't forgotten that Warner had not entrusted him with the very first Harry Potter film at the time.
- Around 7,000 girls auditioned for the role of Lavender Brown, Ron Weasley's romantic interest. The role ultimately went to 21-year-old Jessie Cave.
- Guillermo del Toro could have become the film's director, but he chose to work on 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army' (2008). Anand Tucker and Michael Hoffman were also candidates for the director's chair.
- For a long time, there were rumors that Christian Coulson, who played the young Tom Riddle in 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' (2002), would return to the role. However, by the time of filming, Christian was already 30, and the creators considered him too old for a 16-year-old character. The role went to Frank Dillane.
- Before David Yates was officially chosen as director, many others (including directors of previous films in the series) put themselves forward for the role.
- J.K. Rowling wanted Terry Gilliam to direct the film, but the director refused—he had not forgotten that Warner Bros. had not trusted him with the very first Harry Potter movie.
- Robert Knox, who played Marcus Belby, died tragically after sustaining a stab wound in a fight on May 24, 2008, just a few days after filming had concluded.
- The famous game of Quidditch was actually not shown after the second film (it receives minimal screen time in the third, and is absent entirely in the fourth and fifth). Quidditch returned to the screens in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince".
- Before David Yates was officially selected as director, many others (including directors of previous installments) submitted their candidacies.
- Thomas James Longley auditioned for the role of 16-year-old Tom Riddle.
- The first installment to receive a PG rating after "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (2004).
- Helen McCrory was cast as Bellatrix Lestrange in the film 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' (2007), but was forced to leave the project due to pregnancy. In the sixth film, she played Bellatrix's sister, Narcissa Malfoy.
- Naomi Watts was the first choice for the role of Narcissa Malfoy, but due to scheduling conflicts, the actress had to decline.
- The film is based on the novel by J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 2005).
- Hero Fiennes Tiffin, who played 11-year-old Tom Riddle, is the nephew of Ralph Fiennes, who plays Tom's adult persona, Lord Voldemort.
- Helen McCrory was chosen for the role of Bellatrix Lestrange in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (2007), but was forced to leave the project due to pregnancy. In the sixth film, she played Bellatrix's sister – Narcissa Malfoy.
- About 7,000 girls auditioned for the role of Lavender Brown, Ron Weasley's romantic interest. The part eventually went to 21-year-old Jessie Cave.
- For a long time, rumors circulated that Christian Coulson, who played young Tom Riddle in the film "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (2002), would return to this role. But by the time of filming, Christian was already 30 years old, and the creators considered him too old for the 16-year-old character. The role went to Frank Dillane.
- Thomas James Longly auditioned for the role of 16-year-old Tom Riddle.
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