HBO, Harry Potter and Chris Columbus

Original ‘Harry Potter' Director Defends HBO TV Reboot as ‘Spectacular Idea' Since There's ‘All These Great Scenes We Just Couldn't Put in the Films'
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.
‘Harry Potter’ Director Chris Columbus Praises HBO’s Upcoming TV Reboot: “A Spectacular Idea”
Original Harry Potter helmer Chris Columbus is praising HBO's forthcoming television reboot, calling it a 'spectacular idea.'
Harry Potter director Chris Columbus shares his favorite Voldemort casting for the HBO TV reboot
Following the news of the upcoming Harry Potter TV reboot, fans are curious about the casting choice of the makers, especially about the titular bad guy Voldemort.
Original Harry Potter Director Defends HBO’s Reboot (And He Makes a Good Point)
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.
5 things about the Harry Potter TV show reboot that you must know, explored
The most awaited reboot of Harry Potter, HBO's Original series, is set to go on floors by next summer at Leavesden, according to reports.
Original Harry Potter Director Calls HBO Reboot a 'Spectacular Idea'
Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus has called the incoming HBO reboot series a "spectacular idea" as it has the potential to better recreate the books.
Harry Potter director thinks Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy would be a perfect Voldemort in new TV show
Casting rumors for the Harry Potter TV reboot have been heating up over the past few months, with plenty of names for Snape and Dumbledore in the mix. The franchise's main villain is now getting some of the limelight with one name consistently being linked with the big bad: Cillian Murphy.
Harry Potter director thinks Cillian Murphy would be perfect Voldemort in HBO’s “Spectacular” reboot
"Our movie was two hours and forty minutes, and others were about the same length," Columbus commented. He believes that the episodic format now being used will allow the series to include "all the great scenes we couldn't fit into the movies.
HARRY POTTER Director Chris Columbus Praises HBO’s Reboot, Calling It “A Spectacular Idea”
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 .
Harry Potter director praises HBO reboot; calls it 'A Spectacular Idea'
Chris Columbus, director of the first two Harry Potter movies, supported the idea of the upcoming HBO series reboot
Harry Potter director Chris Columbus calls HBO's Harry Potter reboot a 'spectacular Idea'
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.
This Harry Potter “Unpopular Opinion” Would Change the Movies for the Better
Harry Potter fans can be pretty defensive of their favorite series, but some of their critiques would definitely improve the ...
‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Due To Hit HBO In 2026: Everything We Know About The Cast, Who’s Creating It, What J.K. Rowling Says & More
All the news on HBO's streaming 'Harry Potter' TV series, including cast, release date, how to watch, development and whether ...