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, 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.

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Chris Columbus, director of the blockbuster Harry Potter films, has given his verdict on the long-awaited and controversial new TV series. The 66-year-old directed Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets, before the sequels were picked up by directors Mike Newell, David Yates and Alfonso Cuarón.

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 .

Chris Columbus is giving his thoughts on the upcoming Harry Potter television series being adapted by HBO.

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

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.

Chris Columbus, the director who set the tone for the Harry Potter film franchise with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, has given a glowing endorsement to HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television adaptation.