Compared to the depression of the major studios in Los Angeles, England's Pine Forest Film Studio was bustling with activity, with nearly ten crews simultaneously starting shoots and more than thirty sound stages packed to the brim.
Martin had just come down from the makeup trailer when he saw a group of boys and girls dressed in Gryffindor school uniforms walking by in the distance.
The towering Hogwarts castle was the tallest building in the entire film studio.
Bruce followed behind, draping an old-fashioned overcoat over his arm.
Shooting in winter costumes in the weather of June indeed made for a discomforting experience.
Martin quickened his pace into a street, where an old-fashioned tram was stationed on the tracks, surrounded by set buildings that were heavily damaged, with extras already in place on the constructed scaffolding.
Sam Mendes, in his short sleeves, came up to Martin and examined his look carefully.