Tom Felton talks Deathly Hallows Malfoy Manor on Movie Walker website (UPDATED)
While in Japan Tom Felton participated in a new photo shoot and interview for the website Movie Walker. During their chat, he confirms that he has completed scenes for Deathly Hallows, including those that take place at Malfoy Manor.
Tom goes on to say that in films 7 and 8, we get the impression that Draco Malfoy wishes to help Harry and as such, they save each other's lives. He says we also see this in the final scene at the train station.
Tom also talks about meeting his girlfriend, Jade, and how they got together between takes. He adds that his visit to Japan has been good and the people are friendly.
UPDATE: We now have a full translation, thanks to Zellanna;
SPOILER!!: Tom Felton interview
Why won't Draco go over to Harry's side?
Breaking through with box office revenues of 4.1 billion yen [approx. $43 mill, or 25.5 mill £], megahit |Harry Potter and the Mysterious [Half-Blood] Prince|, Harry's adversary Draco Malfoy [played by Tom Felton] comes to Japan. In this interview, the sly villan, Draco, appears to be a complete 180 from Tom.
In this film, Draco is an important key character in the story. Having been given a serious mission from Harry's long-time enemy, Lord Voldemort, so far not often seen, exposes a weakness and conflict of the mind and spirit.
"This time I got to show two sides of Draco. Up until now, it was only the hateful and violent part. The other is the delicate, soft part. In the beginning he was truly hateful. In the final moments his compassion stirred to the point that he wanted to go."
Draco and Harry, like two sides of a coin, follow through each part of the series becoming complete opposites. Would you say Daniel Radcliffe [Harry] gives advice to help in your performace as Draco?
"I think Daniel is a really great actor. Draco and Harry have such hatred for each other, so in those roles we help each other to portray that hatred. Often I'll ask Daniel, 'Is now a good time?' and he and I will talk. And so it helps us both in our performances, and then off the camera we're really good friends."
Tom, you have played Draco through six parts of the series now, I'd like to hear how you are and aren't like Draco.
"I'm not at all like Draco," was Tom's immediate reply. "In fact, Daniel, as well as Rupert [Grint] and Emma [Watson] are very much like the parts they play. Emma, like Hermione, is really really smart. Rupert, like Ron, is a lot of fun. Daniel is likewise intelligent. They don't have to change for their roles, however, I have to play a completely opposite role. So, day after day I get to take out my frustrations on Draco. (laughs) In truth, it's a lot like therapy. I'm really really happy."
"I've grown with Draco," Tom says. There is such a surprising gap between the malicious Draco and the well-mannered and gentle Tom, the experience with this actor is a lot of fun. AS we move towards the climax, it's getting a lot more dramatic in |Harry Potter|, though I want to keep an eye on Tom and the part he plays. [Movie Walker / Yamasaki Nobuko]
janeysh1
08-03-2009 10:26 AM
Great! Funny pics...:)
First to post!:)
MrMcGonagall
08-03-2009 10:36 AM
Well, I really hope Heyman is not going to change the book.
Draco, as JKR has always said, is not a GOOD person, though he is not completely evil.
astaroth
08-03-2009 10:43 AM
Wow he´s so sympathetic...
And it´s obvious he´s SO MUCH in love with Jade.. like he talks about her everytime...
RedheadQueen
08-03-2009 11:23 AM
I can't wait to read about how he and Jade met!!! I love Tom and how much he connects with Draco!! And I think he(Draco) is a git, but not completely evil! We shall see what happens, he was amazing in the tower scene, so DH is gonna be awesome!!!!
Erindipity
08-03-2009 12:18 PM
awesome!! i cannot wait!!
Nixy!
08-03-2009 12:46 PM
wow... those photos are AMAZINGLY cute ^_^ ...
I can't wait for DH ... Just for Tom :) and the Twins ... :D <3
sireeram
08-03-2009 12:48 PM
his character is so cool
lily21
08-03-2009 12:55 PM
so he has complete all of his participation in DH???
they filmed the epilogue already???
ravenclawrox*_*
08-03-2009 01:19 PM
Wow, it's nice that they showed Draco's gradual niceness in the movie. Can't wait! :woot:
GinnyW21
08-03-2009 01:35 PM
awesome
EmmaRiddle
08-03-2009 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MrMcGonagall
(Post 8465195)
Well, I really hope Heyman is not going to change the book.
Draco, as JKR has always said, is not a GOOD person, though he is not completely evil.
Imo, they haven't deviated at all. That was what I got from the book. But I suppose that's open to individual interpretation. Which is something the films can never account for; the perspectives of every reader.
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so he has complete all of his participation in DH???
they filmed the epilogue already???
No. He has completed some scenes.
shinybananas
08-03-2009 02:10 PM
Can't wait to see the movie!:)
*Bellatrix*
08-03-2009 02:40 PM
The movie is going to be so cool! I can’t wait till it’s finished!
If i were her...
08-03-2009 02:48 PM
i hope they dont make him to nice :(
CouldNotThinkOfOne
08-03-2009 03:10 PM
He was amazing in HBP, can't believe the series is almost over :(
PotterGirl714
08-03-2009 03:20 PM
Cool! He talks a lot about jade he cares so much about her!
EllaKins!
08-03-2009 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by If i were her...
(Post 8465766)
i hope they dont make him to nice :(
i totally agree i like him better bad
Padfoot7
08-03-2009 04:04 PM
I'm not enjoying those pictures...
laura-tonks
08-03-2009 04:09 PM
Can't wait to see a little bit more of Draco in DH, Tom was absolutely amazing in HBP!
hpnaiv
08-03-2009 04:24 PM
I'm really looking forward to Malfoy Manor :) That's one of my favorite chapters out of DH!
music girl
08-03-2009 05:17 PM
he looks tall
RoseMalfoy
08-03-2009 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hpnaiv
(Post 8466017)
I'm really looking forward to Malfoy Manor :) That's one of my favorite chapters out of DH!
Same here! I can't wait for the movie to come out.
*LYNN*
08-03-2009 05:39 PM
they are going so fast with this movie!!!!
I cant wait to see them helping each other!
HP Girl22
08-03-2009 07:11 PM
Ooo
I hope they but a lot
of Draco trying to help Harry in there!
MelissaWeasley
08-03-2009 07:22 PM
but Heyman said that the epilogue was going to be filmed like next april for the final scenes ever, like for the end of HARRY POTTER just so that the sad feeling is there
oh my god, i cant believe its ending :'(
MelissaWeasley
08-03-2009 07:25 PM
but a reason y DH is moving fast is bc theyre filming the scenes w/ emma before she goes to the university
and i cant't wait for the goblins revenge, silver doe, and malfoy manor, those are one of my favorite chapters :D
theyre soo sad :( but exciting :P
Gryffindor2009
08-03-2009 07:34 PM
Draco did help Harry in a way when they were brought to MM. He didn't really say if that was Harry or not even though he knew it was. Since he didn't come out and say it the others didn't immediately call for LV.
Then of course Harry saves Draco in the ROR from all the fire so that's gotta be what they're reffering to.
Manal
08-03-2009 07:57 PM
funny pictures . keep on Tom
ladycplum
08-03-2009 10:57 PM
I wouldn't call Draco evil or good...he's more amoral, if anything, and opportunistic depending on which way the winds are blowing. Like most political leaders. :xd: Might I also say, he really REALLY does not look good in those pictures, not at all...
HollieWeasley
08-03-2009 11:22 PM
He look awesome.
I'm so excited for Deathly Hallows
Richard_13
08-03-2009 11:27 PM
OoOh! That's Awesome!! I can't wait for DH! Malfoy Manor was one of my favorite scenes in the book! so, That's must be great!! :)
Patronus Charm
08-03-2009 11:29 PM
cannot wait to see the set design for the manor o' malfoy
ladycplum
08-04-2009 12:53 AM
I wonder if they'll be able to find an albino peacock. I've seen pics of them before, they look so otherworldly, like they don't belong here almost....
Sharpaytian
08-04-2009 01:45 AM
The pictures are so cute ！！！
I cannot wait ！！To see they helping each other！！
ronhermioneroc12
08-04-2009 03:20 AM
Malfoy Manor was my fav chapter in the story... anyway I guess it is open to interpretation- Draco I felt wanted to help the trio but couldnt- would put his family and himself in danger...then we see the Fiendfyre- where he is all evil again- it's kind of like his dark side outmatches his good side-remember what Sirius said- we all have dark and light inside of us- it is the side we choose to act on. Harry good, Draco bad. At the end maybe Draco does realize what he has done is wrong.
possummink
08-04-2009 05:35 AM
Wish some of the trailers would start soon, for Deathly Hallows.
RadcliffeWatson
08-04-2009 06:40 AM
awww he has finished forever? That's so sad :(
Delis
08-04-2009 03:17 PM
Wow that means they have already made the final scene?
vijaya
08-04-2009 04:09 PM
well i'm looking forward to it!!
Panda
08-04-2009 10:06 PM
Exciting,i hope the Malfoy Manor scene would be really emotional like in the book:-)
EmmaRiddle
08-04-2009 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Delis
(Post 8469380)
Wow that means they have already made the final scene?
No.
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awww he has finished forever?
No.
RadcliffeWatson
08-05-2009 08:00 AM
Tom hasn't finished yet guys!!!!!!! I just read a tweet 5 minutes ago and his dying his hair again! :)
EmmaRiddle
08-05-2009 11:15 AM
^ Nobody said he was O.o
IloveDracoMalfoy
08-05-2009 06:56 PM
I can't wait to see 7 and 8, I love Toms character Draco
