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The late actor Alan Rickman has played one of the most appreciated characters in JK Rowling’s book adaptation, theHarry Potterfranchise. Appearing as a misjudged titular character, Professor Severus Snape, Rickman created a loyal fanbase of his own. But, the actor seemingly had issues with the child stars and director Alfonso Cuarón, while filming.
Expressing his frustration in his posthumously published diary,Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman, the actor jotted down his thoughts surrounding the 2004Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.Initially venting about the movie, the actors, and even having a beef with the director, Rickman later admitted loving the film, following its premiere.
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Alan Rickman’s Frustration SurroundingPrisoner of Azkaban
Although Alan Rickman was absolutely delighted to be a part of JK Rowling’s Wizarding World, after appearing as Severus Snape in theHarry Pottermovies, he was also quite frustrated about certain things. Venting out in his diary which was posthumously published asMadly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman, the actor jotted down his thoughts.
Excerpted online byThe Guardianin 2022,Rickman’s diary included a section where he expressed his frustration while filming the 2004’sHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.Picking at youngEmma Watson‘s accent, the actor wrote “[the kids] don’t know their lines and Emma’s diction is this side of Albania at times,”. Further, addressing the beef he had with the director, Rickman added,
“[Director] Alfonso [Cuarón] was quietly ballistic with me…I love him too much to let it last too long so I wailed offset and we sorted it out. He’s under the usual HP pressure and even he starts rehearsing cameras before actors, and these kids need directing.”
Further addressingDaniel Radcliffe‘s potential in the film industry, Alan Rickman wrote, “he’s so concentrated now. Serious and focused — but with a sense of fun”. Criticizing Radcliffe by questioning his acting skills, Rickman later added that theHarry Potterstar, “will undoubtedly direct/produce. And he has such quiet, dignified support from his parents. Nothing is pushed.”
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Alan Rickman Ended Up Loving The Movie After Its Release
However, after venting out in his diary about the frustrating time he had as the production shotHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkabanin the summer of 2003,Alan Rickmansoon changed his opinion after watching the movie. Despite his private criticisms of how theHarry Potterfilms were handled, Rickman was captivated after attendingPrisoner of Azkaban‘s world premiere.
“It is a very grown-up movie, so full of daring that it made me smile and smile. Every frame of it is the work of an artist and storyteller. Stunning effects that are somehow part of the life of the film, not show-off stunts.”
Alan Rickman later admitted in his diary thatAlfonso Cuarón“has done an extraordinary job” and he undoubtedly became a fan of the Oscar-winning director’s work. He also revealed how he was overwhelmed with emotions and felt lucky to be a part of theHarry Potterfranchise and its journey.
The actor died of pancreatic cancer in January 2016 at age 69 and was hailed by his colleagues and fans alike. Alan Rickman’sHarry Potterco-stars paid tribute to him and appreciated his work. Calling him kind and helpful despite his initial criticism, the $9.5B franchise actors praised Rickman for being a lovely individual.
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Source:Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman (viaThe Guardian)
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