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ОглавлениеIn the summer of 2011, with the release of the eighth and final Harry Potter film, I closed the book on one of the most fulfilling chapters of my career, having spent more than a decade immersed in the wizarding world, created by the brilliant Jo Rowling. Little could I have imagined then that, just a few years later, I would be returning to that world for a new adventure, called Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
I will admit to feeling mildly apprehensive when Jo first announced that she was writing the screenplay for the film. Her genius as a novelist is without question; nevertheless, being an inspired author and an accomplished screenwriter don’t necessarily go hand-in-hand. As soon as I began reading her script, however, my concerns evaporated. Her gift for creating vivid, enchanting characters, and for drawing the reader into engaging stories with true thematic depth, resonated on every page.
With this original screenplay, Jo has brought to Fantastic Beasts a number of the elements that have made Harry Potter so beloved. Her script is filled with the endless wonder and magic of the wizarding world; it delivers the same fun and thrilling adventure; and it weaves in rich, timeless themes that are both touching and thought-provoking—the fear of others that comes with a divided world; the feeling of being an outsider in search of a family; the need to be true to oneself. And yet this film is utterly fresh and distinct; offering untold surprises to the most dedicated of Harry Potter fans. It takes us far away from the insular world of Hogwarts into new and unexplored corners of this magical world: to the vibrant streets of 1926 New York, where wizards and witches exist in secret; and to the depths of Newt’s magical case, filled with the weird and wonderful creatures he has gathered from around the globe – each with their own distinct personality. Our main characters are not teenagers: they are adults. And yet they are still innocents struggling with the challenges of finding their place in the world.
In bringing Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to the screen, I was delighted to reunite with many of my Harry Potter colleagues, including my fellow producers Steve Kloves, Lionel Wigram and, of course, Jo Rowling. And the only director we wanted at the helm was the extraordinary David Yates. Amidst the magic, he brings truth to every moment and finds the humanity in every character. His ambition to push the envelope drives us all to be our best.
In the pages that follow, you will meet all the artists and artisans that worked tirelessly on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. It is an all-access look behind the scenes at the making of the film, showcasing the talent and dedication of everyone involved.
We invite you to come along on the journey; to begin this new adventure …
David Heyman
