Chris Columbus, director of the first Harry Potter films, spoke about the TV adaptation of the series and comments on future casting; look!
The director Chris Columbusresponsible for “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”, recently spoke about the long-awaited HBO Max project, which will adapt the saga of JK Rowling for television. Announced in 2023, the show promises to breathe new life into the franchise, with each season covering one of the seven books, and is scheduled to debut in late 2026, exactly 25 years after the first film was released in theaters.
During an interview, the filmmaker shared his excitement about the series format, highlighting the advantage of having more time to explore the details of the books and the flexibility that the format offers compared to films. He mentioned that although the films tried hard to capture the essence of the works, time constraints prevented the inclusion of several important scenes.
“The fact that there are more episodes for each book is fantastic. This allows them to show everything that we couldn’t include in the films”, commented the director.
Regarding the cast, one of the most talked about issues among fans is the choice for the role of Voldemort, the iconic villain of Harry Potter. When asked about the possibility of Cillian Murphywidely suggested by fans, to play the character, Columbus He spared no praise for the actor, who has already demonstrated his talent in several productions.
“Cillian is one of my favorite actors, so that would be amazing,” said the director.
It is worth remembering that Ralph Fienneswho played the villain throughout the films, also commented on the actor’s interpretation of the character, in a more favorable tone. The possibility of a reinterpretation of the iconic villain remains shrouded in mystery, as the cast for the TV show has not yet been officially announced.
In addition to Cillian, rumors point to names like Mark Rylance for Dumbledore and Paapa Essiedu for Severus Snape, two fundamental roles in the plot.
What does the new Harry Potter series promise?
The HBO Max project promises to be a more faithful and detailed adaptation of the books, something that will appeal to both fans of the works and those who grew up with the films. With the freedom to explore the original material more deeply, the series can win over not only a younger audience, but also nostalgic fans of the cinematic saga, who will be able to revisit the magical world with a new perspective.
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Source: Recreio
