There is a lot of hum about the HBO —Genstart of Harry Potter, And Chris Columbus, who directed the first two films in the fantasy franchise, has some positive words to share.
Appear on Rest Entertainment Podcast, He weighed into the images from the series that becomes viral on the internet and shows Harry (Dominic McLaughlin) and Hagrid (Nick Frost), shooting what seems to be a scene of going to Diagon Alley to shop for the school’s supplies.
“I looked online and there are photographs by Nick Frost as Hagrid with the new Harry Potter,” the director said, hinting at a mixed answer.
He also explained his thoughts, “and he has exactly the same costume that we designed for Hagrid. Part of me was like, ‘What is the poenget?’ I thought everything [on the HBO show] The costumes and everything should be different. It’s more of the same. “
But he clarified that he did not see the alleged recycling of his work as a ‘problem’, rather “it is very flattering for me because I am like: It is exactly the Hagrid costume we designed.”
“So part of it is really exciting. I’m excited to see what they want to do with it. Part of it’s kind of déjà vu again,” the instructor added.
To leave undoubtedly Chris said he had no “jealousy” over reboot. “I’m so beyond that. I did it. I’ve done it, it’s time to move on. I’ve always had problems with the idea of franchise.”
“When we did Gremlin’s and Geoonies – that’s why I didn’t make the other Gremlin’s movie. My attitude is then that I’ve done it and it’s time to move on. Same with pots,” he noted.
“I feel like I’ve done it … I’m really proud of those movies – the first three that I was involved in and I move on,” Chris concluded.
Meanwhile filming for Harry Potter The series is underway without any specific release date yet announced; The show is expected to be released in 2027.
