Overview
- Published with the help of his widow Rima Horton as Madly, Deeply, the diaries resurface Rickman’s unvarnished views of working on the franchise.
- He wrote of early ambivalence before the first film’s release and criticized aspects of the debut, including John Williams’ score.
- Rickman praised The Prisoner of Azkaban and its director’s artistry, calling the film more daring and mature.
- After seeing The Half-Blood Prince, he lauded the effects but expressed frustration with producers David Heyman, David Barron and David Yates, questioning the storytelling focus.
- He later found the staging of his character’s final moments unsettling to watch, even as he noted audiences were pleased.