Certainly if you step outside that he’s in sharpish. A hat? For Snape? Fortunately Chris Columbus is also a sweet, funny soul and you kind of guess what he’s thinking, what he wants. Maybe there isn’t time … Maybe … Too many people involved in the decisions. But this is Tick Off The Shots filming – no big speech about the scene and what we’re all thinking. The Great Hall with Maggie Smith, Zoë Wanamaker, Ian Hart, Richard Harris – all in their ways sweet, funny souls. A hat? For Snape?ġ1 December 7am Back to Harry P. Hopeless … A hat has been made for Snape.
General atmosphere is friendly and a mite chaotic.ħ.45pm To the tapas restaurant with Sean and Robbie Coltrane for many plates of deep-fried indulgences before going to the hotel for red wine and a bag of chocolates from the mini-bar. Criss-crossing of pluses and minuses – pale face = v ageing false nose-piece needs heavy makeup etc. The scene from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone where Hedwig the owl delivers Harry’s broomstick, the Nimbus 2000: ‘Dave, the trainer, hadn’t slept worrying about it all.’ Photograph: PAġ1am Kings X for train to Newcastle, and then car to Alnwick Castle and a (three-hour … ) makeup for camera test. One of Max’s friends is an indication of what’s to come. She’s a channel – bubbling over with, “Well, when he was young, you see, this, that and the other happened” – never, “I wanted so & so … “Ĩ October 2pm Ruby, Ed & kids, Harbour Club. Talking to her is talking to someone who lives these stories, not invents them. Her sister answers – “She’s not here – can I leave a message?” cackling in the background … “Sorry about that! … ” “There are things that only Snape & you know – I need to know … ” “You’re right – call me tomorrow no one else knows these things.” Talking to Joanne Rowling is talking to someone who lives these stories, not invents themħ October Talk to Joanne Rowling again and she nervously lets me in on a few glimpses of Snape’s background. Wig? Nose?Ħ October First conversation with Joanne Rowling. Chris Columbus, David Heyman, Makeup dept waiting. Waltz around each other – higher collar? Blue fabric? Thinner arms? And off to Leavesden Studios. Measurements from hell after a month in Italy. 10.30am Car to costume fitting/discussion. Finish HP 1, start 2.Ģ1 September HARRY P TAKES OFF. Talking to Judy – the bargaining goes on … (HP).ġ0 September Perfect day. Ģ4 August Around the pool and feeling a bit nothing about HP which really disturbs me – or is it because I’m reading Martin Amis’s Experience which charts A Life …Ħ September A day by the pool. To the Patio Bar where, around 8pm, I called LA and said OK to HP. 23 August 6.30pm Pile into the car and drive to Siena to get to Il Campo before dark.
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