David Yates

'Potter' actors and director give thoughts on JK's recent Dumbledore revelation

  November 7, 2007 at 6:43 PM ET
  Geri     HPANA (via Various)
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While promoting the release of the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix DVD in the UK next week, stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and director David Yates give their reactions to J.K. Rowling's recent news that Dumbledore is gay.

Emma said that should couldn't believe the negative reaction that the news received. Daniel stated that he thought the revelation was "hilarious" and Rupert said that he was "shocked and that you never really expected.

While director David Yates thought the news was "great that the author revealed the sexuality of Dumbledore, who is a very rich and complex character."

Thanks to VTM, The Snitch and TLC for the links.

UPDATE: You can now view additional interviews here with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Bonnie Wright, Matthew Lewis and director David Yates from the DVD release junket. Thanks to Angel for the links.