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Continued from Part 1, the cast and crew of Harry Potter discuss:
Jason Isaacs: Not only do we get to spend time together, but the Blu-ray and DVD come with a wealth of extras that invite us to participate in ways we never could on screen. Those of us who often appear in deleted scenes tend to love the DVD release for all the material it adds. It gives fans a richer sense of how the scenes were shaped and of the energy behind the performances.
David Heyman: And then you'll understand why those moments were cut.
Evanna Lynch: I never expected people to see me as Luna and to view me as an inspiration through her. Fans tell me how Luna has helped them through bullying because she stays true to herself, recognizing that others' insecurities reflect their own struggles. When you're young and the pressure is intense, it can be hard to step back. It's amazing to hear that the character has inspired people, and it motivates me to grow as well.
David Heyman: To keep it simple, I feel honored to have spent twelve years working with some of the finest people in entertainment, in an environment filled with pride and free of ego. We grew together into a family, and the hardest part of the franchise ending is that the family has dispersed. Yet moving forward with new challenges is exciting, and those years remain unforgettable.
Jason Isaacs: The younger actors have had a magical journey, but those of us with perspective know how unusual this is. I realize more than they do what an anomaly this represents. I would pinch myself, looking around at this table and at the group I would queue in the rain to hear read the phone book. It's funny when fans approach and say I'm Harry Potter's biggest fan. The most devoted fans I've met sit at this table and at the press conference table before.
Evanna Lynch: Gratitude stands out for me because I arrived as a fan who found a place in this world. I feel so grateful that they welcomed me in, because many fans are incredibly passionate. Last night I caught a showing of CHAMBER OF SECRETS on TV, and that fan instinct surged again—it's Harry Potter, and I had to watch it. It's wonderful to look back on these films and know I played a small part in them.
David Yates: Warner Bros is mounting a campaign for the film, and we will give our best effort to push it toward recognition. But the real reward is making a movie we are proud of and seeing the fans respond. The film will endure. Personally, I would love to see David Heyman, David Barron, and Jo Rowling nominated for Best Picture.
David Yates: There aren't many sequences we cut that would be worth reinserting. On future releases and the move toward 3-D, that will probably be on the cards as technology and viewing experiences evolve. It could be an exciting direction to explore down the line.
David Barron: I can't think of any material that hasn't been seen. We always had trouble finding cut scenes to include as DVD extras because there weren't many. So, I'm not sure what the point would be in going back.
David Yates: There's a nostalgic charm about the earlier films as time moves on. A reboot, a re-digitization, or occasional new effects would risk dulling that magic, and that would be a real shame.
Thank you to the cast and crew of Harry Potter!