Although legendary film composer John Williams' original theme has lingered throughout the Harry Potter films, he hasn't scored a full installment since "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." No one understands the weight that Williams' return might bring to the franchise's conclusion better than producer David Heyman. Even while admitting that considerable obstacles still stand in the way, Heyman wants Williams back on board for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."
"We have talked to John Williams and a lot of it will depend on his schedule for ['Harry Potter'] seven part two," Heyman told "Potter" fan site The Leaky Cauldron. "If we can make [it] work, and that's a big if, for his schedule and ours, then yes."
Williams' music has defined everything everything from the films' opening title sequences to Hedwig's first flight to the mood of Harry's first Quidditch match in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Convincing the composer to return would not only allow him to do the same for the series' climactic final events, but also give him the chance to bookend the franchise with his signature style.
With production already underway on the two "Deathly Hallows" films and the second chapter's release date set for 2011, coordinating schedules in time may be a long shot at this point. For now at least, we can all remain hopeful.
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