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OCTOBER 26, 2004 at 9:48 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Yahoo News via The Leaky Cauldron
It would seem that the hunt for a director for the next Harry Potter movie is underway even though they haven't finished filming Goblet of Fire.
Earlier last week Ain't it Cool News reported
that French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet had been approached by Warner Bros. to direct Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Jeunet most recently directed City of Lost Children, Alien: Resurrection, and Amélie
Jeunet now confirms through Variety that he has been talking to Warner Bros. about the film but is still undecided about taking on the role:
The helmer also is mulling what film project to tackle next. Warners has been sounding him out about the next Harry Potter pic, Jeunet said, but it is hard to think clearly with A Very Long Engagement still in his system.
"Making a film is like a love affair," said the helmer. "I'm not capable of moving straight on from one to the next."
This follows news that Mira Nair had also been approached to direct the film.
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Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
Oh.. that is SO cool!!... great news!
Oh... forgot to say, that i'm looking forward for this movie to come! But right now, i'm most exited about GoF to come... but great!
yay... i was first to post?
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 9:54 AM EST
Legilimens
Points: 3016
Extendable Ears says:
Oh, please, oh please, oh please - let Jean-Pierre Jeunet direct Order of the Phoenix! Amelie and City of Lost Childern are two of my favorite films! I think he's a great choice for the series. I'm quivering just thinking about the possibility. Jeunet has a really great artistic sensibility and I would love to see what he could do with the Potterverse.
I was hoping that Alfonso Cuaron would be asked back, but I think that Jeunet would be fantastic. I'm so pleased that Warner Bros. is pushing the traditional boundaries of the films - I think it makes it much more interesting.
I'm guessing that Mira Nair must have turned the project down. Oh well, I'm all for Jeunet! Yay!
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 9:55 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1140
Bex-L-Snape says:
Wow its great to see they are already startint OOTP work. I hope Jean-Pierre Jeunet takes the role. We need to have a director secured. Plus any director shoulh jump at the chance to do a HP film.
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 9:55 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1140
Bex-L-Snape says:
If they're looking for a director does this mean they've got Dan, Emma, Rupert & all signed up for OOTP? I hope so! "Jean-Pierre" Take the role of director!
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 9:59 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
Morgana le Fey says:
I hope so too Bex-L-Snape ;)! The movies just wouldnt be the same if the trio changed halfway through. Dan is Harry Potter in the minds of so many people. I don't know much about Jean-Pierre Jeunet, though. The only film of his I've heard of is Amelie. Gotta go check that out!
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 10:11 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 434
gwenlister says:
I wish the decision would be made already!! The longer they wait the more likely it is that it won't happen.
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 10:16 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9047
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
It is nice to hear the signing up for the films is moving along. My guess is that it won't be too much longer until we start to hear if they will maintain the original cast. I think that is much more important that who will direct the film. But a different director will appeal to the trio, since they like the exposure to new people.
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 10:19 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 404
Tear of Fawkes says:
From his previous work,it is evident he is a great director. I hope, if he chooses to direct OOTP, he will do a great job. Bring on goblet of fire first, though!!
~Fawkes
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 10:21 AM EST
Brightest Witch
Points: 3111
hermione_rox. says:
I don't know who he is but cool! I bet he will do a really good job. By the sounds of things he is a good director. However GoF is my main concern right now! Hurry up with it.
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 10:33 AM EST
Witch
Points: 577
Smeltings_Boy says:
Cool!! Can't wait for more movies:)
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 10:39 AM EST
Student
Points: 267
silverpixie27 says:
Oh wow, OOTP thoughts already? SO COOL! But my goodness, please hurry with the GOF movie...I am already itchy and ready to get POA on DVD! :)
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 10:39 AM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
I've never seen any of his movies, but I've heard great things about Amelie. My friends talk about it all the time. I guess I should get on seeing that movie! Haha.
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 10:40 AM EST
The English Seeker
Points: 4915
Champion Seeker says:
Wow, they got the director already! Thats so cool!
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 10:53 AM EST
Points: 15101
xeon says:
Of Those three movies, i have heard of two, and saw none, but, i heard they were supposed to be ok to good.
Oh well, i guess we will have to wait.
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 11:03 AM EST
Witch
Points: 599
wanabee weasley says:
I think that it is way to early to be getting a dierctor for Order of the Phoenix! I haven't seen any of this guy's movies, so I don't know how good he'll be!
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 11:38 AM EST
Witch
Points: 635
JaBean1234 says:
I loved his movie Amelie! It was great. I don't really know any of his othere works but it would be cool if he did the next movie. I think its just funny that the books are set in like England and written by an english women but all the directors have not been from england. Not that it really matters where you are from because her writting is so brilliant and so is Steve Kloves' screen plays. So in the end I believe just about any one could direct the movie it would still be great. But Good luck to him.
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 11:43 AM EST
Witch
Points: 704
Half Blood Veela says:
That's cool but I am waiting for the fourth one. Don't yet excite me about the order.
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 11:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 657
siriusluv says:
Another director! Although I'm really glad they are looking for someone, that probably means their going to try to get Order of the Phoenix out fairly quickly, I really miss Chris Columbus! I know he produced movie 3. I wonder if Chris is producing all of the remaining movies, having him around might help the directors stick to the spirit of the books.
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 11:51 AM EST
Squib
Points: 191
Mina says:
Oh I just love this quote,
"Making a film is like a love affair," said the helmer. "I'm not capable of moving straight on from one to the next."
What a romantic! I love the way they choose really excellent directors for their films. But, I must admit, I wish they would just stick with one. It gives the movies much more continuity, and a solid vision.
Does even know if Cuaron declined to do the next film, or if he just wasn't offered again?
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 11:54 AM EST
Official Mischief Maker
Points: 4317
T.M.W.C says:
Another director!! Bloody hell how many do they want, they should concentrate on making goblet of fire a film to remember first!!
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 11:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1952
tsvety says:
I wish he'll do a great job!!! Yhat's my favourite book for now!!!
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 12:02 PM EST
Squib
Points: 171
bowtruckle3797 says:
So many directors!! I wonder why they are having a different one for each movie... I understand the directors have other projects, but I wonder why they don't choose somebody that can direct more than one... It's interesting though how different directors approach the movies. Chris Columbus and Alfonso Cuaron had such different styles, but both were very good. I guess different directors can add more variety to the films. Anyway, I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 12:09 PM EST
Wind Made Solid
Points: 2579
GryffindorGrad99 says:
I think Amelie is an awesome movie and I think he could give a good interpritation of OotP! I haven't seen any of his other movies, but I'm sure they are good too!! Amelie was pretty wacky, and that kind of style would go well with JK' story!
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 12:20 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 326
HP_addict says:
I don't care too much about who directs it, as long as it does justice to the book. If it doesn't then I would be a little upset.
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 12:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2773
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
I hope that a director says yes soon so that they can start on all the preproduction. I am hoping that whoever says yes will do justice to the book.
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 12:48 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5256
juliebug04 says:
Well, I will still wait for official word from WB before getting too excited. Although, I do think that he would do an awesome job!
Posted Oct 26, 2004 at 12:50 PM EST
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