Emma, Dan, Rupert, Bonnie, and David Yates talked with the Brazilian blog Vira-Tempo about Deathly Hallows, and the Half-Blood Prince DVD. They asked Emma about filming Half-Blood Prince, and how she felt about the film, and the previous movies. You can read Emma’s interview here or I’ve included their English translation below.
QUESTION: So, this is the first time the audience has really seen a more vulnerable side of Hermione. How do you feel about bringing this side of her life to the screen?
EMMA WATSON: I really enjoyed playing the more vulnerable side to her character. She’s quite emotional, angry and crazy, so it was fun to play her.
QUESTION: What was the most challenging aspect shooting this film?
EMMA WATSON: The most challenging aspect of this film was the fact that I was trying to take my A-levels at the same time I was filming. So my life was crazy. One minute I was on set, and the next minute I was doing an exam, or reading a textbook, or doing something, so I was a bit all over the place. Sometimes it’s kind of hard to juggle both aspects of my life.
QUESTION: And what about acting-wise? Was there something that was really difficult as far as her character?
EMMA WATSON: Yes, there’s a scene where Hermione cries, when Ron kisses Lavender, and so that was kind of hard. It’s very hard to make yourself cry. And I had to do it three or four times while lots of people were watching…that was tough.
QUESTION: But how do you do it? Do you think of something sad? What do you do to make yourself cry?
EMMA WATSON: I guess I would call myself more of a method actress. I do genuinely kind of try to go through things in my head and really kind of put myself there.
QUESTION: Was there a scene or sequence that you really enjoyed filming for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince?
EMMA WATSON: I really enjoyed the Quidditch sequence with Ron just because it’s always nice to do a bit of comedy. And I just thought the whole thing was hilarious, so I really enjoyed it.
QUESTION: This is the second time you’ve worked with this director (David Yates). Does that affect or change what it’s like for you to come to set every day?
EMMA WATSON: Yes, I guess it does. In the first Harry Potter that David directed, (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) he was really finding his feet, meeting lots of new people, and working with a crew that had already worked together. And now, he’s very much part of the team and I think he felt a lot more confident. Not that he wasn’t on the first one, but I think everyone was just more settled, which was nice.
QUESTION: Hermione and Ron obviously have a bit of a romance in the movie. Were you excited for this storyline?
EMMA WATSON: Yes, I was very excited. It might not be the most obvious storyline in a way. I think a lot of fans always saw Hermione and Harry together, but I think that Hermione and Ron are very strange, but kind of perfect for each other. They’re very different, but you know, they make each other laugh. Ron lightens her up. Hermione’s quite a serious character, so I think they’re good for each other.
QUESTION: It seems that it would be more fun to play Hermione when you’re in a scene with Ron, because he looks like he’s having a good time?
EMMA WATSON: Definitely. Yes. I like doing scenes with Rupert because we get to kind of bounce off each other and they tend to be the funny ones.
QUESTION: Can you talk a little about the balance between the romance and the comedy, and the action and danger in the film?
EMMA WATSON: Yes, there’s definitely an impending sense of danger in this film. The very opening sequence, is like a terrorist attack with the Dementors, and we’re very aware that Voldemort is back. And so there’s definitely a sense that things are kind of heating up, basically for the last film. So yes, it’s a very exciting film.
QUESTION: What do you enjoy playing more, the comedy, the adventure or the danger?
EMMA WATSON: I suppose it’s nice to do a bit of everything. It’s nice to play a variety, which I think is great. You know, to do one scene that’s really comic, and then do another scene that’s very serious, and then do another scene that’s all about the action
love these questions, they are so good to develope emmas character in the harry potter movies. love them can't wait till HBP comes out on DVD luv you emmlots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
wooooow…. im so out of words right now. i think shaun gifford totally said it right. this is like the best interview!
yay! Awesome interview 😛
It's kind of funny when Emma answered those questions, some of the answers were unexpected. 🙂 Great interview!
Great interview. He/She really went in-depth with those questions. Emma's answers were right on the mark as usual. Excellent interview. I love her response about her favorite scene in SS (the train scene). Whenever I see that scene now it's so sentimental because it's the first time all three of them are on screen together. So sweet!! 🙂
Great interview as always. I remember watching that scene as it was the first time I saw Emma on film. I was actually surprised to hear it was her first acting job and that she had only done school plays prior to her role as Hermione, as I was impressed by her performance so I originally thought she must have acted before.
Yeah, I did, too. She's a natural. God, now I feel like watching the first movie again. 😛
Emma the good actress. All film pictures with its participation are magnificent.
Very great to read this interview. 😉 It's going to be hard to say goodbye to Harry Potter 🙁 Emma answered really emotional about the very early films. She's just amazing.
This is a very good interview… 😛
Whoa!! So awesome interview…~ I luv u Emma ….mwwaah 😉 I luv u more than my girlfrnd.. 😛
I remember a sence when hermoine puched drako in the face because she was so angery at him if I was her I would have done the same thing too him but much wrost 😆 😉 🙂 😛
Hi i like ever af they. very god movie love, too see then..