Here are the most fascinating secrets and facts from the 2001 production:
While we think of the series for its visual effects, many iconic moments were surprisingly physical: Harry Potter e la pietra fil ... 2001 - 152 mi...
Finding the perfect Harry was nearly impossible. The casting team saw over , and none felt right. Director Chris Columbus had his heart set on Daniel Radcliffe after seeing him in David Copperfield , but Radcliffe's parents originally turned the role down to protect his childhood. It took a chance encounter at a theater for producer David Heyman to finally convince them to let Daniel audition. Physical Transformations that Failed Here are the most fascinating secrets and facts