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Shyamalan offered first 'Potter' movie 
JULY 9, 2006 at 12:27 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: ComingSoon.net
During the press day for M. Night Shyamalan's
latest movie Lady in the Water, the direct was asked if his new studio Warner Bros., who release the Harry Potter movies, had tried to convince him to direct one of the last two films in the series.
Shyamalan's reply when asked about directing a Harry Potter movie:
You know, that Harry Potter dance has gone on a long time. The problem is that it is a living breathing thing now, all by itself. When it comes over to my camp, it needs to be kind of handed over, adoption papers and everything. That's a tricky move.
I haven't met with J.K. [Rowling]. The first one was offered to me, but that conflicted with Unbreakable, which was unfortunate. I would definitely, but I think probably before that I would adapt a book. I've gotten close a few times to adapting books.
Shyamalan is widely known for his popular movies Sixth Sense, Signs and The Village, all of which he wrote and directed. Lady in the Water opens nationwide in the U.S. on July 21st.
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Muggle
Points: 23
RupertsGurl4Life says:
HIM!!!!! i like his movies but him directing harry potter, they have got to be kidding. He's horror, thriller... harry potter is suspense, mystery. Totally different, he'll kill the movies. It's a huge mistake!!! i'm just saying that now.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 8:08 PM EST
Student
Points: 200
~Draco&Hermione~ says:
Wow! Can you imagine how different it might have been back then....I mean seriously....wow!
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 8:09 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
I LOVE HIS MOVIES!
hes got such an awesome mind and what he does with his movies. they scare you without gore and blood!
i can so see him doing the 6th movie because its so much more darker and hes good with stuff like that.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 8:48 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 477
lady_moon says:
Geez, the first movie would have been a lot different if he directed it. I think he would do a really good job with movie six or seven because they are darker than the other ones and he apparently does a lot of dark films. I can't wait to see what he does....
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 8:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 718
ewfan123 says:
I can't wait to see Lady in the Water!!!! It looks really scary, but good at the same time. I like the Village. That would be interesting. He would make the movie really scary.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 9:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
brenpotterfans says:
I do like M. Night Shyamalan's movies, but I don't really think he is a good choice for the Harry Potter movies. His movies are original and his Ideas. I like JK Rowlings story as we all here do. I hope if he does do one of the movies he sticks totally to her idea.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 9:04 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4217
PowerGranger says:
No. I can't see it. While the last few directors have been able to put their own spins on the stories (within reason), I don't think M. Night Shyamalan could deal with having to answer to so many, especially JKR, on the authenticity issues. I think he would totally hate doing one of the films because he'd feel pretty hemmed in on storyline, characterization...just so many things. I hardly think he'd enjoy that. It would be wild to see his take on the HP universe -- kind of like a fanfic thing --though, where he's in control of the plot and everything.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 9:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 566
lupinsgal24 says:
He'a a great director. The movies would certainly look different. Never say never...
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 9:12 PM EST
Student
Points: 292
Heartless says:
Wow! Shyamalan really missed out! He turned down Harry Potter for Unbreakable! (which I would rate the worst movie ever made.) Oh well, since Unbreakable was so bad, think what he would have done to Harry Potter! So its probably a good thing.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 9:35 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 354
Ron&Hermione-forever says:
I don't know. I really don't think he should direct a Harry Potter movie. I don't really like those movies. I also don't think that he should be adapting the Harry Potter books.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 9:39 PM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4412
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
I never seen the movies this guy directed, so I dont know... Maybe it'll be better! If he directs it, I hope he does it the best of all....
~MP~
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 9:42 PM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3258
merri maven says:
Whoa! That would have been trippy to see the direction he would take it. He would be a good match for book 6 since it has more thrills.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 9:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 962
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
I don't think I would've liked the idea of him directing any of the movies.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 9:48 PM EST
Sarcastic Sally
Points: 5087
Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
Oh my gosh!
I really, really hope they get him to do one of the last two movies. He's an amazing director and he'd bring so much to the movie.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 9:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
I really dont think that i want him to direct a Harry Potter movie, he is more into scary movies and i dont think Harry Potter is that scary.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:06 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 7
Bane of Voldemort says:
I think that M. Night Shyamalan would be perfect for book 6. He is the perfect director for having big twists at the end of movies. Just look at the Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, and the Village. The only that might not be good is if he tries to change it to much. But then again, all of the other directors have changed stuff. Look at what happened to Quidditch.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 596
SlytherinsPerfectPrefect says:
I absolutely love all of his movies. The Sixth Sense and the Village were definately the best of the ones I've seen. I think he would be brilliant to direct the 6th movie... Or maybe even the 7th... Either way, I'm sure the movies would turn out to be the best.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:15 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
I don't think he would have done any justice for the Harry Potter movies.
If he adapted the book how he wanted to, the movie would not be right and I don't think it would be any good.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:18 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 10
WandlessxxMagic says:
I bet he regrets turning it down.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:43 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2537
magiclover13 says:
I hope not...he'll probably change it into some scary movie...*shiver* I hate scary movies...
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1461
krystle_clear says:
Wow, the HP movies would be so different if he directed them! in a good way i think, he is a fantastic director, i wonder if he'll do any HP movies in the future like the 6th or 7th, yeah i think he would regret turning it down now!
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:53 PM EST
Legilimens
Points: 2996
Extendable Ears says:
I'm really glad he turned it down! I'm not a fan of Chris Columbus, by any menas, but I can't imagine what M. Night would have done with the story! ((Exaggerating)) He probably would have added some irrelevant plot twist ending or an alien! Haha!
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 874
Together Forever, H/Hr... says:
I'm excited about Lady in the Water! I'm also curious to see what the future holds with him and Harry Potter movies!
*%* Susanna *%*
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 763
go-go-Gryffindor says:
He probably would do a bang up job, given the types of movies he makes.
Every time I read HBP, I keep thinking that WB needs to re-hire Alfonso Cuaron though.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:18 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 649
Sir Blake the First says:
I am glad that Shyamalan did not direct the first film. I think that he is over rated. I do not enjoy his work all that much. He may have done alright on the third or fourth film but the first film was critical to the movie success and not his style of film to begin with.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2463
undisputed760 says:
That would be so awesome if he would direct like the last movie or something. I LOVE his movies. That would be awesome.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 12:14 AM EST
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