It's official. Mike Newell will direct Goblet of Fire the fourth Harry Potter film. (Thanks to Maddie for the idea for the title)
CBBC --Mike's previous movies include Four Weddings And A Funeral and Potter filmmakers Warner Bros reckon he gets "tremendous performances" from his actors.
The first two films broke records around the world
He follows Chris Columbus - who directed the first two Potter films - and Alfonso Cuaron - who's currently working on Potter 3 - into the job.
Goblet Of Fire will start shooting next April.
Alfonso will still be working on Potter 3 - the Prisoner of Azkaban - at that time, so he was unable to take on the next movie in the series.
'Excellent filmmakers'
Warner Bros said: "We've been lucky to have worked with excellent filmmakers on the first three movies and we are looking forward to continuing that tradition as we start on this next movie with Mike."
Mike said he was "very excited" about the job.
The first two Potter films - Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber Of Secrets - broke movie records around the world.
No word yet whether the film will be split into two installments or stand alone.
Comments
I would like it if Newell would recreate the Hugh Grant "Bugger" church scene with Harry Potter.
Posted by: Marie Bernadette at August 11, 2003 03:23 PMby Dylan Skinner (Dpickleskinn at cs dot com)
Mr. Newell,
My name is Dylan Skinner. I am female (reguardless of my name) I am 15 years old and very interested in playing the role of Pansy Parkinson. I have read all five Harry Potter books and enjoyed them immensely. And I believe I fit the description of Pansy; I have dark hair, dark eyes, and a similar figure of the character. I am 5'4 (64 in.) I have been involved in drama for five years throughout my school and community. I have been in several plays and drama clubs, and enjoy acting tremendously. I hope to obtain an acting career after finishing high school and college. I know that the part of pansy is a small role. That is one of the biggest reasons I would like to have it. I see it as a great opportunity and wonderful experience to get a start on my future career. Though there is one problem that presents itself, I live in Kentucky (U.S.A.) and I understand that this movie has an authentic UK background. If this movie quality presents problems I understand and I realize another opportunity will present itself. Either way, it would be nice if you could respond and it would be a dream come true to be invited to an audition (i personally would be willing to pay all air fair expenses) Thank you for your time best reguards Dylan Marie Skinner