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The producer of Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince has insisted that the movie is no darker than the previous wizard offerings.
Speaking to Showcase Cinemas, David Heyman played down speculation that the sixth instalment in the magical franchise would be aimed at a more mature audience.
"I don't think that it's any darker than the fifth [Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix]. I think it's on a par with that," he said.
"Everybody obsesses with the darkness but I think that ultimately it is very accessible, very moving and exciting."
He went on to say that Half-Blood Prince was a "real step forward", explaining: "With each film we try and push the boundaries a little bit. It's a very different film and we're exploring many different characters from Slughorn, to Malfoy, to Harry.
"There's lots of romance, some adventure and great relationships."
Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince is released in the US on July 15 and the UK on July 17.
