Harry Potter Casts: Where Are They And What Do They Look Like Today?

Published on 10/21/2023
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A lot Of Directors

The film passed through a number of different directors. Chris Columbus helmed the first two films in the franchise before becoming “burned out,” Abelardo Cuaron directed the third film, which was followed by Mike Newell directing the fourth, and David Yates directing the next four films in the series When a new producer was brought on board, they all banded together to ensure that the film went smoothly.

Lot Of Directors

Lot Of Directors

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Sorcerer Or Philosopher?

The “Sorcerer’s Stone,” is alluded to in the American versions, whilst the “Philosopher’s Stone.” is referred to in all other versions. Scholastic had purchased the book’s rights for the American market, and the title Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone didn’t sit well with the company. It was as a result of this that the studio was able to have it changed, and the movie’s sequences, including the use of the phrase “philosopher’s stone,” had to be re-shot with the actors speaking the phrase “sorcerer’s stone.”

Sorcerer Or Philosopher

Sorcerer Or Philosopher

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