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Harry Potter's OG Director Talks The Big ‘Challenge’ Of Creating A New TV Series, And I Totally See His Point

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Story by UnknownDecember 22, 2024 • 5:21 PM
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The director who launched the Harry Potter film franchise opens up on the daunting challenge of translating the magic to a new TV adaptation.
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  • Chris Columbus, who helmed the first two Potter films, warns that capturing the essence of Rowling's beloved books for a TV series will be an immense undertaking.
  • Despite the unparalleled success of the original movie franchise, Columbus cautions that the TV team faces a 'huge challenge' in differentiating the new adaptation from the iconic films.
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