To be directed by British filmmaker David Yates, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will star Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, who will all return to their roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The film is being adapted from a book by J.K. Rowling, and continues to follow the adventures of Harry and the others at Poudlard.
In this entry, a few new characters will be introduced, including Kingsley Shacklebolt, Nymphadora Tonks and Luna Lovegood.
Filming will begin at England’s Leavesden studios on February 6. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will open in theatres in 2007.