How did you handle Richard Harris’ death and the replacement of Michael Gambon as Dumbledore?
DANIEL: It was awful. I have what I think is the kind of supreme, amazing honor of being able to say that I was in the last scene that he ever shot. I don’t think Richard is the kind of guy who would’ve wanted us to mourn over him. He would’ve wanted us to be happy and just remember him for all the times he made us smile and just laugh. EMMA: Obviously it’s very hard to follow on for Richard Harris. He was a perfect Dumbledore. Michael (Gambon) did a really great job instead of trying to make himself look exactly like Richard Harris or try and copy him, he did his own thing with it and he’s put a different spin on it. He’s a more mischievous Dumbledore. What was it like working with Gary Oldman? DANIEL: I watched ninety percent of Gary Oldman’s films and I just have so much respect for him as an actor. He’s one of the greatest of his generation. It was a complete inspiration to work with him. He’s actually the nicest guy as well. He gave me a bass lesson and he’s a really great bass pl
