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.

Chris Columbus' legacy as the director of the first two Harry Potter movies is truly remarkable. Having been at the creative end of Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets,

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.

Chris Columbus, director of the first two Harry Potter movies, supported the idea of the upcoming HBO series reboot

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.

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 .

Filmmaker Chris Columbus whose name is synonymous with the initial Harry Potter movies as it is with other works, recently reacted to the news about the books being adapted into a television series for HBO.

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.