Ten years ago, Michael Goldenberg wrote a five-page scene for
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. It was simply for himself, to see how he liked writing it. He later sent it to producer David Heyman, thinking it could perhaps help with the movie in one way or another. Goldenberg wasn’t screenwriter for the first Harry Potter, nor the second, third or fourth, but that five-page scene eventually led to him becoming screenwriter for
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Creative Screenwriting magazine recently released an article in which we learn more about Michael Goldenberg as well as his views about the Harry Potter books, and of course, the movies:
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Originally Posted by Michael Goldenberg [Order of the Phoenix is] a universal story as well, what happens when power is abused and ultimately people are forced to the point where they fight back. |
He also explains that the difference between the Death Eaters and Dumbledore’s Army is
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that feeling of connection and community and something larger than life to fight for.
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Michael Goldenberg finds himself very lucky to have had the opportunity to be screenwriter for
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He adds that he feels better suited for this movie than for Harry
Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
You can read scans of the article
here in our gallery.
Source:
HPANA 
Michael Goldenberg on Harry Potter 
