David Yates quotes

David Yates is an English film and television director, best known for his work on the Harry Potter film series. His distinctive visual style and storytelling have shaped the tone of several blockbuster franchises. He continues to influence modern fantasy cinema through his direction and creative vision. Here are 8 of his quotes:

You never want to be the director who dropped the ball, you know? (David Yates)
I like to create an atmosphere where actors feel safe enough to take risks. View quote
David Yates
I like happy sets. Happy sets are good, and I think people feel comfortable on them. View quote
David Yates
In an ideal world, I'd bounce between big projects and no-budget TV dramas with fantastic scripts. View quote
David Yates
I love 'The Stand;' I read it when I was a kid - it was one of my favorite books when I was growing up. I love Stephen King; I think he's a remarkable writer. View quote
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Personally, I read a lot of scripts. View quote
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I'm a Harry Potter fan. View quote
David Yates
A lot of Hollywood films tend to be bloated, bombastic, loud. At the same time, I do like the infrastructure of making a blockbuster; it's like having a big train set. View quote
David Yates

David Yates

David Yates - Image
Photo: Joella Marano, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: English Director
Born: October 8, 1963
Quotes count: 8

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