Alans depiction of the iconic character is truly an element that brought the entire Harry Potter saga to life.
But have you ever wondered what Alan himself thought about stepping into the shoes of the complex potions master?
It offers a genuine glimpse into the man behind the magic.
But here we are in the project-collision area again.
Reiterating no more HP.
They dont want to hear it, Alan wrote.
Finally, yes to HP 5.
The sensation is neither up nor down.
The argument that wins is the one that says: See it through.
Its your story, he wrote in January 2006.
Corridor with Dan Radcliffe.
Hes so concentrated now.
Serious and focused but with a sense of fun.
I still dont think hes really an actor but he will undoubtedly direct/produce.
And he has such quiet, dignified support from his parents.
Nothing is pushed, he wrote in a diary entry dated May 2, 2003.
Alfonso was quietly ballistic with me.
They dont know their lines and Emma [Watson]s diction is this side of Albania at times.
Plus my so-called rehearsal is with a stand-in who is French.
World Premiere, he wrote on May 23, 2004.
Arriving at Radio City was like being a Beatle.
Thousands of fans screamed as we got out of cars.
Mostly for Daniel Radcliffe but a rush for everyone.
Not to mention walking out onto the stage to 6,000.
Alan went on to praise the films director for the way he put together the very grown-up movie.
Alfonso has done an extraordinary job.
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.
Later back to the hotel w. Ariel Dorfman, who takes egomania to utterly charming heights.
He just loves being him, the actor wrote.
This was a genuine rite of passage, he wrote.
1pm Lunch w. Dan Radcliffe at Cafe Cluny.
One minute he was 12 now hes 19.
When did that happen?
And hes sensitive, articulate & smart.
And owns a three-bed apt in NY, Alan wrote on Dec. 29, 2008.
Party at the Natural History Museum.
The Death of Snape.
Nearly 10 years later.
At least its just down to two actors … David is vulnerable and endearing when hes excited.
And he is by this scene.
Stuart Craigs boathouse [set] gave it something ironic and everlasting.
As I said at one point to David its all a bit epic and Japanese.
All a bit hard to believe.
I think even Daniel was shocked by the finality.
Cameras were everywhere, it seemed (docu ones).
[I am asked] So how does it feel?
Before youve felt it, before the feeling has a name.
Alan Rickman is undoubtedly one of the greatest actors I will ever work with.
He is also, one of the loyalest and most supportive people Ive ever met in the film industry.
Co-star Emma Watson wrote, Im very sad to hear about Alan today.
I feel so lucky to have worked and spent time with such a special man and actor.
Ill really miss our conversations.
