Harry Potter Franchise Director Recalls Biggest Challenge Of Deathly Hallows’ 2-Part Split

After having sparked a trend a popular trend in YA adaptations, director David Yates reflects on the biggest challenge of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows‘ two-part split. The seventh and final novel in J.K. Rowling’s iconic fantasy novel franchise made its way to the screen in 2010 and 2011, with Yates and the creative team behind prior adaptations electing to split the book into multiple installments. The plan worked in their favor as both Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1 and Part 2 were critical and commercial hits, with the latter being Warner Bros.’ highest-grossing movie until Barbie.