Confirmed: Alexandre Desplat to Score “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” Film

Update: This morning, we received word from a number of readers regarding a rumor composer Alexandre Desplat was set to score the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” film. We can now report this rumor is indeed true, thanks to our friends at MuggleNet who were able to validate that this piece of news was confirmed by Mr. Desplat’s agent.
FilmScoreMonthy is reporting that composer Alexandre Desplat has been tapped to score the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” film. Describing the 48 year old composer an “overnight sensation that took decades to occur,” the feature on the 2009 Top Forty Composer Countdown list includes the first part of the final Potter film as one of this upcoming projects. The profile notes:

He has become the director-of-choice for many of the world’s most acclaimed directors, including Fincher, Stephen Frears, Terence Malick and Roman Polanski, and has signed for one his most challenging and highest-profile assignments yet, the penultimate entry in the Harry Potter saga.

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As noted on Mr. Desplat’s official website, his previous work includes “Julie and Julia,” “New Moon,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” and “The Golden Compass.”
While this is indeed exciting news, we have yet to receive official word on a role for Mr. Desplat in the “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” film and will update you as soon as we do. Stay close to Leaky for the latest on this “Deathly Hallows” news and more.
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