David Heyman talks Draco Malfoy's development in Half-Blood Prince
 

In a new interview with Movie Magic magazine, producer David Heyman spoke about the Harry Potter films, though it should be noted that this is an old interview given that he states the last chapter of the series, Deathly Hallows, had not been announced as being split up into two parts.

David, however, does discuss character development, especially Draco Malfoy's in Half-Blood Prince:


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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince makes its way into theatres November 21, 2008.

Source: Tom Felton Daily

great to get some HBP news!

I think everyone was hoping to see some more depth of character (found in the books) brought to the movies. Draco really struggles with his burden in HBP (in stark comparison to how Harry responds) and Tom sounds like he is more than up to the challenge of bringing this to the movie.

Hmmm...I don't know but I'm not positive about this film...

At least they're keeping this. It pleases me. =3

as excited as I am about all this news coming out, it makes me a little apprehensive about the movie. I keep saying it will be ok, the kids are GREAT, but they can only do so much!!!

(things were a little better before I read all the books, and didn't know what I was missing!!)

sounds like Tom really has to step it up in this film. I'm excited to see it.

HOORAY! HBP NEWS!
this sounds really interesting:D

Tom's face will get a cramp from all the Draco smirking he will have to do. The movies will be good. Be positive, people!!!!

Yey!
They're not cutting Tom's scenes :woot:

Well, that's what it implies ;)

Yay! Finally some news.

I'm so excitet!

I am looking forward to seeing how Tom will do with Draco's development :yes:

Looks like Tom's having more scenes in this film :D

It's about time Tom is getting the limelight in this upcoming, promising film.

So glad to hear this, I was hoping for this very thing to happen...

Oh..... Finally some news on Draco..... I guess Draco n Harry both will play an equally importanant role in this part of the book!
Can't wait to see it!

I'm really looking forward seeing malfoy's character develop in this new movie. I'm so excited for this movie.

im glad about the news on draco, he seemed to be less of a villain in the other movies and just there to look scared when the others yelled at him. actually in the first and second movies he was really good.

Yay, I'm really pleased to hear that they're developing Draco's character this far.

Sounds really interesting ;P

Malfoy's development in HBP is very interesting and continues to get even more interesting in DH. :)

that is great news

Sounds good ^_^

Great to get some positive feedback, since most of the news lately has been resulting in everyone getting so upset. :)

Thats awseome. Glad to be getting some news about HBP.

Can't wait to see the upcoming film this November. Sounds more promising than the fifth one.

its great Tom's taking on such a big role. i cant wait for this movie

Wow, you mean they left Draco in? I thought he was going to be cut and all of his story and character function handed off to some other character of no consequence :mwaha: Sorry, that seems to be the company line with WB these days. Nice to hear something positive for a change. :)

Wow, I almost forgot that Draco plays a huge part in HBP. And I also almost forgot we're going to see a lot more of Tom then. ;] Well, that's good because Tom's good looking. Haha. xD

At least Draco will have some movie time..........then Harry can get him! hahaha j/k

Great!

cant wait for this movie to come out so bad...i so want to dress up forthe movie premier and take a klenex box as well...

Well, that sounds good. I'm feeling excited again.

This movie is going 2 be really complex. In more ways then one. I get more & more excited with each new update :D

Excellent Interview!
Just Reading It makes me excited!!!!!!!!!

I'm really excited to see more of Tom in HBP. I'm sure that he'll be great! ^_^

Good to hear about Tom
they havent said they ARE spliting the films which i hope they dont!

Well that makes me happy to hear that. I'm glad that tom is stepping up well to his character's role. plus the fact that he's awesome doesn't hurt either...

but i'm still so happy that they are including his turmoils in the movie. *happy dance*

I'm very excited to see how Tom stepped it up in the film!! <3

Its wonderful that they decided to put more Malfoy in the movie because I has not seen him in the last four!
I hope that Tom Felton could portray that kind of character! :yes:

I know Tom is a great actor.

What worries me is the trims and add-ons all over the story.

thats cool i cant wait for it to come out

cool........can't wait and i'm hungry....hehe

That would be very difficult, seeing as Draco is actually the one who orchestrates a lot of what happens in the story :lol:

They have.

This is great! I love the whole Malfoy thing in HBP!

Wicked. I can't wait! xD :r/hr:

I'm so glad to hear that Draco has a more significant role in HBP. He is my daughter's favorite character and he's hardly in any of the movies. Whoo Hoo!

Tom's awesome, but am I the only person who is worried about the film being comical? When I read the book, it was the most scary and saddest of all.

I'm looking forward to seeing what Tom can come up with in this film. its looking good ;)

malfoy is one of the best charrys in hbp and dh, he has a lot of development going on..they BETTER do it good in the movie!!

This is some pretty interesting news!! I can't wait to see this film!!!!!

Actually I was kind of taking the mickey out of you on that one, precious. :gollum2: You DO tend to say, whenever a character is cut or their part is shrunk to a few minutes on screen from a few hundred pages in the book, that whatever plot point or storyline they were handling can be given to someone else or taken out all together. :mwaha:

I have to agree with you there. I too am a little apprehensive about the movie. All the news we have been given about the movie makes me think that they are steering to far away from the book.:mad:

Awesome! :D
It sounds like Tom is doing a fantabulous job at representing this more complex Draco. I can't wait to see it on screen. :yes:

gooodieeeeeeeee

I'm an eternal optimist :)

But Draco is central. His story directly contributes to the main narrative and we finally get to see something three-dimensional from him.

I think, because in some ways HBP had the darkest elements of the series (Horcruxes, Dumbledore's death, attacks on students etc...), there needs to be some comedy to balance it out. Which is where the romance came in, it provided a bit of light relief and allowed Jo to develop the R/Hr ship.

It's about time since
I love Draco and book 6 made like him becuase you finally saw
the more'human" side of draco
I just hope they dont butcher the entire book

it's great they are emphazising Draco!!

I can't wait to see this in the film! It's one of the things I am most looking foward too in HBP, more Draco!

Draco is a villain through and through - thought it was hilarious when he was attacked by Buckbeak!

wow ,glad to get some HBP news !
sounds interesting,i'm soo excited ! :woot: