HBP

[Richard Shepard]

> Montavilla47:
>
> We have no idea when the actors received their scripts.  They
> might have been at an early reading of the first draft--or they 
> might not have seen it until a few weeks before their scenes
> were shot.  In which case, the sets would have been already been
> designed and probably nearly built.
> 
> It's even less likely that an actor is going to have any say over 
> the cut of a film.  In the cutting, lines may be cut, or even entire
> scenes.
> 
> We know that there was a first draft reading of the script, 
> because JKR wrote her famous note to Steve Kloves that 
> "Dumbledore is gay" on her script during it.  But I don't know--
> and I doubt any of us on the list know whether or not any
> actors were present for that reading.
> 
> And JKR should have objected if she had a problem.  I'm 
> sure she's obligated to insist on changing the script because 
> of *our* feelings. :)
>


Richard:

After reflecting on those last few scenes with Snape, I think there has to be deleted scenese on the DVD.  Not only do I think it would have bothered the cast if the scenes were so abbreviated in the script, but they really didn't feel complete when i was watching it on screen.  I bet they were written and filmed longer and then cut in editing.