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JULY 15, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Los Angeles Times
To end their coverage of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie, the LA Times has a new interview with Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) where he discusses
his character, the franchise, music and more.
This is the major film in Draco’s story. There‘s some coming of age for him here. What were your thoughts going into it?
TF: Very excited, but I also got a little bit anxious, and slightly worried, about what to do and whether or not I could do it. I had many meetings with David Yates and Mike [Gambon] to discuss it, and they really encouraged me to really try and excel with the character. It’s what any actor wants when it comes to trying to sink your teeth into a character, and we really do reveal more of Draco’s emotions. He’s always been slightly two-dimensional in previous years, and this time you really see lots of sides of him.
How so?
TF: You see a much harder and much more violent side, his hate is much stronger. But there’s also an immensely vulnerable side to him too. Hopefully you empathize with him by the end, a little bit.
What do you remember about shooting that climactic scene on the Astronomy Tower?
TF: It was intense! When we shot it I was surrounded by the cream of British actors [Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter were present, as was the Dublin-born Gambon], and the scene itself is very intense. There’s lots of shouting, screaming and tears. We had good fun with that one. It was the scene I was most looking forward to.
You can read all the interviews with the cast on the LA Times web site.
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Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I love Tom Felton and I think he is brilliant as Draco. He brings drama and intensity to the role. I can't wait to see Half Blood Prince, I have my tickets bought for Saturday!
Posted Jul 15, 2009 at 8:38 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Tom Felton was superb in the film, I honestly loved him more than anyone else and I could feel his pain. It was beautiful; great job Tom!
~Drish~
Posted Jul 15, 2009 at 9:10 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
HarryPotter731 says:
Tom Felton did great on Malfoy's character for HBP. Out of the younger cast, his performance and Daniel's shined the most throughout the film.
Posted Jul 15, 2009 at 9:59 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5169
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
OH MY GOD..Tom Did FANTASTIC..he was the best thier..he was great in the Tower..in overall..if it was 1-10 10 been the best..I WOULD GIVE HIM 100..cuze he desrves it..Love that movie..and for my sisters and my brother and for my sister friends..that didnt like the movie..cuze..i have no idea..well only cuze they never did read the books..but..yeah..they didnt..the blow..cuze this movie was the BEST....they didnt get the ednding...so i try to explain..but still they didnt like..BUT I LOVE IT..IT WAS THE BEST.. =]
Posted Jul 15, 2009 at 11:24 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3673
Hecate3fold says:
I hope he does get to do that surfing picture. It will be a big change, and get him away from being the 'evil' Draco.
Actually I've listened to some of his songs and I think he does a good job there too. He has a lot of potential in whatever avenue he chooses to persue.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jul 16, 2009 at 12:13 AM EST
Witch
Points: 670
draconifors says:
Loved how we got to see draco with more emotion in the HBP! He was brilliant !
Posted Jul 16, 2009 at 4:51 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1451
leeanne<3ron says:
His performance was reallly good.
He showed different sides to his character and portrayed everything perfect :)
Posted Jul 16, 2009 at 7:16 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
I was really impressed with Tom in this film... actually, all of the acting in this film was superb. Alan Rickman is absolutely amazing...
Posted Jul 16, 2009 at 8:47 AM EST
Witch
Points: 503
Twilight princess midna says:
He was really brilliant in the film. It was unbelievable. I just wanted to give him a hug so much when he was crying in the film on a couple of occasion. I felt so sorry for him. But still good none the less.
Posted Jul 16, 2009 at 9:28 AM EST
Mistress of Legilimency
Points: 3808
Apollonia says:
I agree that this was his best performance to date. You could see and feel his pain and he provided the right amount of angst. Tom was excellent in his more 3-dimensional portrayal of Draco.
Posted Jul 16, 2009 at 1:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1423
Cernan says:
I haven't seen the film yet (going to on Saturday), but everywhere I've looked I've seen nothing but positive reviews and praise for Tom Felton's performance. So inevitably, I'm going in with incredibly lofty expectations, but I have a feeling that he's going to deliver splendidly.
Posted Jul 16, 2009 at 1:45 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
yayyy Tom!
He was sooo awesome in Half-Blood Prince!!! :D LOVE
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Jul 16, 2009 at 6:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Go Tom!I was really awed by his performance in HBP!That enigmatic aura and his emotional side,you can really see that Malfoy is not that vile as you expect.Tom really did an amazing job.Love the film,can't wait to watch it again.
Posted Jul 17, 2009 at 4:51 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 367
Big_D says:
Tom Feltons performance in the Hbp was spectacular! he was so amazing!
Posted Jul 17, 2009 at 11:56 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant....Meet Tom at the NYC Premiere July 9th at the reporters section.
Posted Jul 17, 2009 at 8:55 PM EST
Squib
Points: 105
nr2solace says:
Tom's acting is amazing in Half-Blood Prince! He is so talented and I can't wait to see him in other films!
Posted Jul 18, 2009 at 2:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 605
Sahara says:
It was nice to see so much face time of Tom (Draco). He did a great job really bring to life his character. Way to go Tom!
Posted Jul 18, 2009 at 3:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Interesting interview! I love seeing the stars other than Dan, Emma, Rupert in the interviews as well.
Posted Jul 19, 2009 at 8:20 PM EST
Queen of the Fae
Points: 4614
marauderette says:
I was so excited to see Draco come into his own in this film!
I always thought he was the best child actor when the movies started (since he did have other films before Sorcerer's stone) and I am so glad to see other interviews besides Daniel and Emma.
Posted Jul 20, 2009 at 8:29 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
x_loony_lovegood_x says:
He was so good in thsi film! I loved seeing more of him and I felt so sorry for him by the end!
Posted Jul 21, 2009 at 3:46 PM EST
Student
Points: 268
DreamSickle123 says:
Tom was awesome in this movie! I loved the whole astronomy tower scene; and I agree, it was intense :D I'm glad I saw more of Draco's character in HBP.
Posted Jul 25, 2009 at 2:57 PM EST
Student
Points: 233
Artep says:
Tom Felton acted the best in this movie. Very commendable performance. The other horrible actors need to watch him and learn.
Posted Aug 6, 2009 at 6:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 556
Sexyjeans says:
Very great interview I really love Tom Felton. I will look forward for his new filming of "In between Waves" because it sounds interesting I'm thinking maybe Robert Pattinson can be your partner in the film hehe.. Anyway, I was surprise with his singing talent but like what Tom answered about singing career we have the same thought I can see him mostly in acting. Wish you luck Tom for the new film and work hard for your surfboarding I wanna see it soon!
Posted Aug 28, 2009 at 11:55 PM EST