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David Fincher Reveals Details About Failed 'Harry Potter' Movie Pitch
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scrn loglineCelebrated director David Fincher reveals his failed attempt to bring a gritty, gothic vision to the Harry Potter franchise.beat sheet- Fincher, known for his dark, brooding style, was tapped by Warner Bros. to pitch a take on the wizarding world, but his vision was deemed too intense for the family-friendly franchise.
- According to Fincher, his take would have delved into the 'seedier underbelly' of Hogwarts, exploring the school's history of dark magic and corruption - a far cry from the whimsical source material.
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David Fincher Reveals Details About Failed 'Harry Potter' Movie Pitch
MovieWebStory by Archie Fenn
scrn logline
Celebrated director David Fincher reveals his failed attempt to bring a gritty, gothic vision to the Harry Potter franchise.
beat sheet
- Fincher, known for his dark, brooding style, was tapped by Warner Bros. to pitch a take on the wizarding world, but his vision was deemed too intense for the family-friendly franchise.
- According to Fincher, his take would have delved into the 'seedier underbelly' of Hogwarts, exploring the school's history of dark magic and corruption - a far cry from the whimsical source material.
call sheet
David Fincher, Warner Bros., Harry Potter