It was followed by seven sequels, beginning with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in 2002 and ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011, nearly ten years after the first film's release. The film was nominated for many awards, including Academy Awards for Best Original Score, Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. It became the highest-grossing film of 2001 and the second-highest-grossing film at the time. It became a critical and commercial success, grossing $974 million at the box office worldwide during its initial run, and over $1 billion with subsequent re-releases. It opened on 16 November in the United States, Canada and Taiwan as well as officially in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The film was released to cinemas in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 10 and 11 November 2001 for two days of previews. The film was shot at Leavesden Film Studios and historic buildings around the United Kingdom, from September 2000 to March 2001. Rowling insisted that the entire cast be British and Irish, with the three leads chosen in August 2000 following open casting calls. Production began in the United Kingdom in 2000, with Chris Columbus being chosen to create the film from a shortlist of directors that included Steven Spielberg and Rob Reiner. bought the film rights to the book in 1999 for a reported £1 million ($1.65 million). Its story follows Harry's first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as he discovers that he is a famous wizard and begins his formal wizarding education. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. Produced by David Heyman and screenplay by Steve Kloves, it is the first instalment of the Harry Potter film series.
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