‘Harry Potter’ Director Chris Columbus Doesn’t Want to Be Involved in HBO Reboot

Chris Columbus Is Done With Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling

Chris Columbus has taken a stance against J.K. Rowling and, in turn, Harry Potter. The director of the first two Harry Potter films, and producer of the third, has zero interest in joining HBO’s upcoming small-screen reboot. The post Chris Columbus Says He’s Done With Harry Potter, Calls J.K. Rowling Controversy ‘Very Sad’ appeared first on That Park Place.

‘Harry Potter’ Director Chris Columbus Doesn’t Want to Be Involved in HBO Reboot

Chris Columbus, the filmmaker who brought "Harry Potter" to the big screen two decades ago, said fans shouldn't expect him to return for HBO's upcoming television adaptation of the franchise. "No, I've done it, you saw my version," he said in an interview with Variety published Monday. "There's nothing left for me to do in the world of Potter," added Columbus, 66.  The filmmaker, who directed the first two films and produced the third, said he w…

Harry Potter Director Chris Columbus Won't Return for New Series - Get World Wide Update with Hourly Prime News

The world of Harry Potter has always been closely associated with the visionary direction of Chris Columbus. As the director behind the first two films, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (also known as Philosopher’s Stone) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Columbus played a pivotal role in shaping the magical universe that captivated millions worldwide. His interpretation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved novels created the blueprint for …