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

Original Harry Potter helmer Chris Columbus is praising HBO's forthcoming television reboot, calling it a 'spectacular idea.'

"I look forward to seeing what they're trying to do with it," the filmmaker told PEOPLE Chris Columbus is excited for the next chapter in the Harry Potter universe. The filmmaker, 66, spoke with PEOPLE exclusively at the Los Angeles premiere of Nosferatu,

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.

One of the baddest villains in cinema will need a new actor to play him, and one Harry Potter director knows who it should be.

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.

Now that the Harry Potter franchise will be rebooted in the form of an HBO series airing on Max, rumors are flying around about who will play the iconic characters. Among the many rumors is Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy could take on the the villainous Lord Voldemort.

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.

The director of the first two entries in the film franchise thinks this Irish star would be an "amazing" Dark Lord.

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