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Chris Columbusblockbuster director Harry Potter movies, gave his verdict on the long-awaited and controversial new TV series.
It was directed by a 66-year-old man Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Chamber of Secretsbefore sequels were taken over by directors Mike Newell, David Yates and Alfonso Cuarón.
In 2021, it was announced that JK Rowling’s best-selling wizarding books will they are converted into a new serieswhich was previously adapted in hit movie franchise between 2001 and 2011.
The show drew complaints about Rowling’s involvement in the production, due to her remarks about the trans community. HBO he resolutely defended the author in response.
Columbus shared his thoughts on the show while comparing the process to making a movie, saying it was “a spectacular idea, because there are certain limitations when you’re making a movie.”
“The fact that they have free time [multiple] episodes for each book, I think that’s fantastic,” said the director People.
“You get all the things in the show that we didn’t get a chance to do…all these great scenes that we just couldn’t put in the movies.”
He added: “I’m looking forward to seeing what they try to do with it. I think it’s great.”
The Mrs. Doubtfire and Home Alone 2 The director also gave his blessing to the fans hoping for it Oppenheimer actor Cillian Murphy would play the evil Lord Voldemort.
“Well, Cillian is one of my favorite actors, so that would be amazing,” he said.
Murphy also got the green light from Ralph Fiennes, who played Voldemort in the Harry Potter films.
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“Cillian is a fantastic actor, I actually think it’s a wonderful, wonderful proposition. I would be for Cillian,” he said in one episode Watch what’s happening live.
According to reports, there will be some differences between the HBO series and the much-loved Harry Potter movies. The characters will be the same age as in the books, which means Snape— he is rumored to be played by Paapa Essiedu – will be only 31 years old, and the Dursleys will also be much younger than in the movies.
The performance is expected to begin filming this summer, ready for release in 2026.