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Original ‘Harry Potter' Director Defends HBO TV Reboot as ‘Spectacular Idea' Since There's ‘All These Great Scenes We Just Couldn't Put in the Films'
Original “Harry Potter” director Chris Columbus said in an interview with People magazine that remaking J.K. Rowling’s iconic book series as a television series for HBO is “a spectacular idea because there’s a certain restriction when you’re making a film.
HARRY POTTER Director Chris Columbus Praises HBO’s Reboot, Calling It “A Spectacular Idea”
HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV reboot has sparked conversations and interest among fans, and now it’s receiving high praise from someone who has played in the wizarding world sandbox, original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus .
Harry Potter director praises HBO reboot; calls it 'A Spectacular Idea'
Chris Columbus, director of the first two Harry Potter movies, supported the idea of the upcoming HBO series reboot
“That’s Only A One-Season Job, Isn’t It?”: Original Harry Potter Star Addresses Potential TV Reboot Return
Exclusive: An original Harry Potter star would "love" to play a Hogwarts professor teaching defense against the dark arts in the television reboot.
Original Harry Potter Director Defends HBO’s Reboot (And He Makes a Good Point)
Chris Columbus, who directed the first two installments of the Harry Potter film franchise, has voiced his support for HBO’s upcoming TV reboot. In an interview with People, the filmmaker called the project “a spectacular idea” since it won’t be weighed down by the same time restrictions movies are.
One Big Reason The Harry Potter TV Series Is Actually A 'Fantastic' Idea, According To OG Director Chris Columbus
Per Columbus, just getting the chance to retell the story in more detail is a “fantastic” prospect. The famous director of other great films like Home Alone and Stepmom explained why, telling People the idea of a longform narrative is really exciting.
Harry Potter director thinks Cillian Murphy would be perfect Voldemort in HBO’s “Spectacular” reboot
"Our movie was two hours and forty minutes, and others were about the same length," Columbus commented. He believes that the episodic format now being used will allow the series to include "all the great scenes we couldn't fit into the movies.
‘Harry Potter’ Director Chris Columbus Praises HBO’s Upcoming TV Reboot: “A Spectacular Idea”
Original Harry Potter helmer Chris Columbus is praising HBO's forthcoming television reboot, calling it a 'spectacular idea.'
Harry Potter director Chris Columbus calls HBO's Harry Potter reboot a 'spectacular Idea'
Chris Columbus, director of the first two Harry Potter films, expressed strong support for the upcoming HBO series reboot. He highlighted the advantages of the TV format, allowing for more in-depth storytelling compared to the constraints of the original films.
Harry Potter Director on Why a TV Series Is ‘a Spectacular Idea'
Chris Columbus says Harry Potter series can show all ‘great scenes' cut from movies. The director of the first part, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and the second one,
‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Due To Hit HBO In 2026: Everything We Know About The Cast, Who’s Creating It, What J.K. Rowling Says & More
All the news on HBO's streaming 'Harry Potter' TV series, including cast, release date, how to watch, development and whether J.K. Rowling will be involved.
This Harry Potter “Unpopular Opinion” Would Change the Movies for the Better
Harry Potter fans can be pretty defensive of their favorite series, but some of their critiques would definitely improve the ...
‘The White Lotus’ Renewed For Season 4 At HBO
The White Lotus remains open for a fourth season. HBO has renewed Mike White’s drama series ahead of the launch of season ...
Harry Potter director thinks Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy would be a perfect Voldemort in new TV show
Casting rumors for the Harry Potter TV reboot have been heating up over the past few months, with plenty of names for Snape ...
Harry Potter Fans Think Rumored Voldemort Contender Would Be “Amazing”
Harry Potter fans looking forward to the upcoming HBO TV show have opinions on who should play its villain Voldemort.