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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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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
Squib
Points: 112
~*Tracey*~ says:
Wow! I would be so weird seeing what he would have done to the first movie. I do agree that the 1st movie was a lil lame but all in all they have gotten better. I cant wait tell the 5 movie comes out. Who knows maybe he will be asked again to do either the 6th or 7th movie we never know.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 12:41 AM EST
Longbottom is My King
Points: 4729
Kelin says:
*thinks of Shyamalan doing PS*
Naw. He was between doing Unbreakable and Signs. Too much conflict.
*thinks of Shyamalan doing the final film*
That would be interesting. *strokes chin*
Shyamalan's films are not actually horror movies, just very suspenseful, character driven, dramas. Besides, for all of you saying that he couldn't do it because he has never done something like this before, what about Kloves, Cuaron, Newell, and Yates? If I'm not mistaken all but Kloves have never done such a huge film before getting involved in HP. Also, remember Peter Jackson? He did one art house film and a bunch of zombie flicks before LotR. He proved that he could take on that monster. If Shyamalan does do the final HP film, it will definitely be a challenge that I believe that he will do well at.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 1:07 AM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 3994
Yolis says:
Well i will wish him good luck. but i still cant wait for all the movies to come out.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 1:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1415
smart hermione says:
I've no idea if i've seen films directed by him, but then again, I don't usually know the directos of all the films i watch. Anyway, who cares who directs the film, as long as its good?!
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 1:42 AM EST
Comedy Princess
Points: 3398
Ginevra M. Weasley says:
Wow...hahahaha...the first movie should have been totally diferent...realy...O.M.G....hahaha...well, maybe the next movie Shyamalan.
Ginevra.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 2:26 AM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3327
Devilish Katlyn says:
Oh, what a nightmare! That would have been a terrible matchup. Kinda like a souffle and drain cleaner. I'm VERY glad he didn't get that job!
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 3:08 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 825
Silly Dragon says:
So far I have seen 3 movies by M.Night Shyamalan. Sixth sense, The Village, and a third one whose title I can't possibly remember. I enjoyed the first two, the other was rather deceiving-far too close to 6th sense, yet not as interesting-it appears that Shyamalan is quite skilled at bringing mistery, tension, a sort of "dark" dimension, which would have given the 1st episode its full sense, which Colombus apparently quite failed to grasp and transmit. I would definitely enjoy a Harry Potter movie by Shyamalan.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 5:14 AM EST
Squib
Points: 189
groovy_pumpkin says:
I wonder how the film would have turned out with a different director?
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 5:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 700
MGentry says:
Wow - a Harry Potter movie by M. Night - that would be too great - book six would be awesome - can you imagine the atmosphere he would be able to give the lake scene where Dumbledore drinks the potion?
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 5:48 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 431
Laving says:
WOW thats so awesome i can't imagine that my fav director that to Indian is directing Harry Potter movie OH MY GOD if it does happen than that movie will be best of all cause it will have Daniel and Shyamlan GO ON YOU ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 6:13 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 395
Inamorato says:
Well my opinion is that although he may be a very talented director.... It's just not right for HP. It needed to be lighthearted for the first movies, but.. I don't know.. As long as he doesn't change anything. Then I don't see why not? I can imagine him doing a very good Dumbledore death scene.
But then again, lets face it. The Village?.. Pah.
How rubbish was that movie?! I came out thinking.. well that was just a complete waste of my time.
So really.. I don't know. I'm undecided.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 7:00 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 415
øffe-joe687½ says:
M. Night Shyamalan's film just looks so spooky. it could be a great asset to the harry potter saga.
Though i think he should try to make his visual style a little more like the 4th film.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 7:01 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3420
Orchid says:
What a loser, Unbreakable was a really bad movie, he should have gone for the HP films instead. But, who knows, he might have tried to put one of his crazy endings in the film....Maybe he can do a spoof?
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 9:03 AM EST
Witch
Points: 936
thy_future_is_bright1 says:
That would be so cool. M. Night Shyamalan is an amazing director. He would make an amazing HP movie. I wish that he would direct one of the last two movies. They would be so cool to watch. I hope that he decides to direct one of the last two movies.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 9:33 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4084
ILoveHP! says:
Well, I'm not really sure about him (or her?), but of the kinds of movies he makes I think Clumbus was still a wise first move for Warner Bros...
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 10:29 AM EST
Prime Hunter
Points: 4291
Orbster says:
Darn..he was gonna do the first one???....he would have made it better that's for sure. I think he should direct the 6th Book...or the 7th!..he's a genius!
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 10:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 540
ProfMM says:
I really like M Night Shyamalan's movies, but I just can't picture him working within the context of a book. Of course, most of the directors of the first 4 HP movies took some pretty big liberties.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 11:18 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1011
Fflewddur Fflam says:
M. Night Shyamalan is a great director...but I am not sure that I would want him to direct a Harry Potter movie. Oh well, I don't really like the movies, so at least it would make them interesting. Watch out for the Aliens...
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 11:36 AM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9722
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Well that's news. Somehow, I don't think I could picture him directing the first HP movie. It certainly wouldn't have turned out how it did now. Maybe he'll do one of the remaining movies?
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 11:39 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1742
Lily Gymreig says:
I LOVE all of this guy's films - I can't believe he turned down the offer of doing the first one! Oh well, I hope he does the sixth or seventh - that would be really good.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 11:55 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 416
Draco+Shanua says:
I don't as much care who directs it, they just have to do a good job especially if it is HP7! I just hope that if there is a new director everything isn't moved around again... in every movie Hogwarts changes! I still love the movies though.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 11:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
It would be interesting to have him as a director. It will make a change.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 12:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 508
Jealz says:
Hmmm..... interesting I've never seen his movies before, but i'm prettty sure they're all horrors. I wonder if he would do a good job.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 12:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 817
HarrySiriusly says:
Hmmm, I dont know how I feel about this one. I love Shymalan movies, but Harry Potter? I dont know, I think it may have made the movies a little to scary for the kiddos. I would have loved to see him do either OoTP or HBP though. I think it would fit him well.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 12:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
He's got some good films to his name, not sure if he is appropriate for Harry Potter, even though the books are getting darker.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 1:06 PM EST
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