David Fincher, adapting the American Squid Games, pitched a 'creepy' version of Harry Potter movies
- Director David Fincher pitched a 'creepy' version of Harry Potter to Warner Bros., aiming for a darker take on the series, but the studio preferred a traditional approach.
- Fincher described his vision as wanting to create something similar to 'Withnail and I,' but Warner Bros. envisioned a more conventional style.
- While Fincher's adaptation of Harry Potter never happened, he is currently involved in projects like an American adaptation of Squid Game and a miniseries prequel to Chinatown.
- The third Harry Potter film, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, became a pivotal installment, setting the tone for the franchise's future.
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"I wanted to make it kind of creepy," said the famous director.
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