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AUGUST 29, 2004 at 10:48 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Cinema em Cena via OdFHP.com
Acclaimed independent film director Mira Nair
has been invited to direct Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, according to Brazilian entertainment site Cinema em Cena.
The site links Warner Bros.' choice of Alfonso Cuarón, a relatively obscure director prior to helming Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, with their report. Nair directed 2001's Monsoon Wedding and the just-released Vanity Fair.
When contacted by HPANA, an intern at Nair's offices in New York said she wasn't aware of any such announcement, but now The Times of India has quotes from the director saying she read the book over the weekend and is "still deciding":
I never let fame go to my head: "I'm getting offers to direct Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I read it over the weekend. I'm still deciding... I'm not letting all this go to my head. I'm grounded. I practise detachment, it helps me keep my balance. I'm a Dilliwalli [someone from Delhi], only an asana [a position in Yoga] gets me on my head! My son Zoharan's excited. I've seen all the Harry Potter movies with him."
Thanks to OdFHP.com and our own Geri for the tips.
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Witch
Points: 832
latinabloomlova says:
I seriously think this is a rumor. The filming for GoF just started recently, so I seriously doubt they have even begun writing the script for OotP. Whatever happened to "one film at a time"?
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 9:51 PM EST
St. Mungo's Mental Patient
Points: 41815
Phil_ says:
I think it will be great to have another different perspective on the films so we can get more range in them... but i hope somday one person will film a complete set of them....
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 9:54 PM EST
Points: 15101
xeon says:
Like to know what they're getting into??
ITS HARRY POTTER!
READ THE BOOK, youll get an idea!
Oh well, its still a rumor.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 10:02 PM EST
Student
Points: 236
Tonks! says:
I agree with many already, it is much too soon to jump to conclusions about directing, and I'm as clueless as some, who on Earth is Mika Nair? She sounds a bit like McNair :P
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 10:08 PM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
Wow! A woman director. Interesting. But why would WB be trying to line up a director for OotP? Shooting has just started on GoF. Maybe David Heyman is feeling the crunch of the franchise timeline. I know he is always talking about the lead actors growing up too fast. It is possible that he already has Kloves working on the script for film 5. Which would explain the hunt for a director. Who knows. As said above it is al rumour until confirmed!
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 10:15 PM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
Well, I thought they'd get Alfonso to do it again. He did such a great job with PoA and it was dark enough... seeing as how OotP would be even darker than that, I expected him to do it. We'll have to find out more about this Nair woman before I make a decision as to whether or not she'll be good to direct this film.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 10:17 PM EST
Points: 218
Rodevon says:
Whoever the director is, I hope they do a good job. I liked PoA. It's not in line with the book, but it feels like an actual movie. If you wanted the movie to be exactly like the book, then read the book!
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 10:17 PM EST
Squib
Points: 154
MrsGrint says:
I have never heard of this person. Doesn't it seem like we're getting ahead of ourselves. GoF isn't even coming out for over a year so we shouldn't really be worrying about a movie that's not coming out till a while after that.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 10:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 532
Obsessed-Harry-N-Dan-Fan says:
It probably is a rumour if she hasnt heard about it. Hopefully whoever directs it makes it even better then the first three because i dont think Alfonso or Chris disappointed us fans.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 10:54 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
Well, I haven't heard of this woman, Mira Nair, so I can't really say anything about her, good or bad. She did direct Vanity Fair, which I want to see!
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 10:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 577
SiriusLupinGirl says:
I hear her movie "Vanity Fair" is supposed to be very well done. I would also imagine that someone has started to write the screenplay for OotP. It's always good to get a head start!
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 10:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1217
shadowlife says:
Well I have only seen previews of "Vanity Fair", which doesn't look to bad. I have not seen "Monsoon Wedding". All I can say is if it is true I hope she will do a good job.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 10:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 696
quidditch_seeker says:
That would be cool if she did it. I am really looking forward to seeing Vanity Fair.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 10:59 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2286
Terri Boot says:
A woman! Oooh, very nice!
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 11:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1614
hermy-ninny712 says:
Well until we have some solid evidence...we'll just leave that one open.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 11:17 PM EST
Obliviator
(Moderator)
Points: 8468
Prof. Dish says:
I won't believe it until it's confirmed, like most other rumors that are going around nowadays. I have been looking forward to Vanity Fair ever since I saw the preview, so maybe I'll have some opinion after I see it!
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 11:21 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 345
lela25 says:
Ok I like her movies but.. Harry Potter!! I hope its a rumor as well. Chris Columbus was the best in my opinion. I am surprised they haven't asked Steven Spielberg or George Lucas to do it.. or both of them.. they in my opinion would be good. Even Ron Howard wouldn't be bad. I guess we will know when it happens.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 11:22 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1147
Spirits*of*Fire says:
I have never seen any of her movies but she definitely has a good track record. I however don't think it's true not only because of what was said in the article but also they seem to have a trend of asking "big" directors to do the Harry Potter films. It seems she's been doing smaller movies but I wouldn't mind seeing her try something out. :-)
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Lupin: Harry, I've left a letter telling your aunt and uncle not to worry -
Harry: They won't.
Lupin: - that you're safe -
Harry: That'll just depress them.
Lupin: - and you'll see them next summer.
--Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix
Harry: Do I have to?
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 11:39 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 348
robin777 says:
I'm sure this is a rumor. I do love Mira Nair's movies. Monsoon Wedding was incredible. I wanted to see Vanity Fair and now the I know she directed it I will have to see it as soon as it comes out.
Mira Nair is a director from India.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 11:39 PM EST
Squib
Points: 185
Matchbox20 says:
Uhmm thats cool!!! Who's Mira Nair?
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 11:46 PM EST
Points: 351
~Aurora~ says:
Mira Nair? I wouldn't have though of her to direct a HP movie. This also could be a rumor though. I like her work (Vanity Fair i absolutely loved)! But if I had to guess, I think it's just a rumor, I can't really see her doing a HP installement.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 12:00 AM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Don't know if this is true or not. But, hmm.. I get a little nervous with all the direct switching. Although, I was worried about Alfonso and I thought he did an incredible job. I hope Newell does wait he promises. But why aren't any of the directors sticking with the film? Why all the switching? Don't they like directing these?
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 12:23 AM EST
Princess of the Heliopaths
Points: 5276
Ginny Weasly says:
I was really hoping that christopher columbus was going to come back and direct the 5th one...I hope he does...he was a really good director!
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 12:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 908
siriusly_in_denial says:
that sounds like one person wanted her to direct and made a rumor kinda stupid they havent even stated the script oh well i just cant wait for the 4th one to come out in theaters
HE DIDNT DIE!!!
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 12:40 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 68
chinesegal9495 says:
I thought Chris Columbus was directing it? It was Chris, Chiris, Alfoso, Mike and then Chris again....well that's what I heard before.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 12:46 AM EST
Points: 466
sillyxjuney says:
Oh... I never heard of her. In my opinion, I'll just stick with the original director.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 12:59 AM EST
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