Harry Potter shows his dark side

Updated 21.27 Tue Jun 26 2007

Keywords: Daniel Radcliffe, David Yates, Harry Potter

British filmmaker David Yates has brought a darker edge to the latest Harry Potter film.

According to the director, the adolescent boy wizard walks a thin line between good and evil as he experiences the growing pains of teenage angst.

"Harry is angry - David has taken the best aspects of the other films and added some grit that wasn't previously there"- Daniel Radcliffe

Actor Daniel Radcliffe said: "Harry is angry. David has taken the best aspects of the other films and added some grit that wasn't previously there."

Yates, previously best known for TV dramas such as the Girl in the Café and State of Play, has combined aspects of previous films with his own take on Harry's character in Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix.

Emma Watson, who plays Harry's sidekick Hermione, said: "The Order of the Phoenix is the most genuine of all the films so far. David wanted to find the truth from within all the characters."

Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix gets its premiere in the UK next week.