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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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Witch
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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
Queen of the Yarn Ball
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red&gold says:
I never knew who was offered the movie... There can of course only be one per movie. :) I kind of like the idea that they keep changing, but in the same breath I don't like it 100% Too much freedom...
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 1:10 PM EST
Squib
Points: 177
Werewolf Cal says:
I can't wait for Shyamalans new movie and I recon he is a brilliant director. He has major skills with wrtieing and directing movies. It would be great to get him into the Harry Potter series and they should of done it sooner. Philosopher's Stone would of been so much better with him onboard. Cal
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 1:29 PM EST
Squib
Points: 156
Call_Me_Elly says:
M. Night Shyamalan would be cool fir the HP movies. He is good with doing freaky movies that have awesome special effects. But I think he likes to wirte his own stuff.
LE
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 1:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1659
Looooney says:
Oh I quite LOVE M. Night Shyamalan. He's something truly fantastic. I can definitely understand the burden and pressure of taking something like Harry Potter over... if you notice, he typically writes and adapts all of his own stuff.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 1:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 965
Jesyka Gronewg says:
I can't imagine what a M. Night version of HP would look like?! I actually love his directing style, but Christopher Columbus did such a great job in my opinion...
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 1:58 PM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
If you read J K Rowling's Bigraphy, I'm sure that it was in there. But I can't remember for sure.
I'm sure that I knerw about it.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 2:04 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ambassador
Points: 3123
Nevar says:
I don't know if I'd want Mr. M directing any of the movies...he might turn them into something wierd and completely different...he has a knack of doing that to a movie...
That subject is a little iffy with mio.
N
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 2:26 PM EST
Student
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rosa codex says:
He's amazing...I really don't know if he would be great for this though...his stuff is pretty dark and borderline crazy. HP is more than a freak you out at night kind of thing. I think its awesome that he is up front with that, though.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 2:59 PM EST
Squib
Points: 175
Kreacher_elf says:
Come ON, M!!! He's one of my favorite directors (excluding The Village... I've just convinced myself that he had nothing to do with that movie). I would crap myself if he ended up directing a HP movie.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 3:03 PM EST
Squib
Points: 175
Kreacher_elf says:
What about Tim Burton?
Haha.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 3:04 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
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Nienna Narmolanya says:
Holy freak! Happy Potter's not horror! His movies are scary - I would be soo freaked out if he ended up doing a Harry Potter movie. I dunno, I guess it's okay if he does. I dunno. I'm confused, and scared - a little.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 3:08 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
He should have just dropped the Unbreakable and done the HP movie(s). It is in something that he might have been good at with all the scary things.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 3:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 891
OffTheLoop says:
i've never actually seen any of his movies but I heard they're all really intense. Maybe his style would work for book 7?
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 3:37 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
Teacher Herms says:
I hope he does them! It would be just great! Just think how the Harry Potter movies will look like if he does them! Scary!!
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 4:06 PM EST
Student
Points: 251
#1Dan/Rupert/Emma*Fan* says:
Yeah i guess he is a good director!
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 4:14 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 308
Eklypse says:
Whoa. . .Shyalmalan, doing H.P. That would be so. . . Different. Actually, I'd be willing to see it. Just to make sure he didn't screw it up. =) But then again, Columbus didn't do to great with the movies. . .
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 4:21 PM EST
Student
Points: 267
Fuzzy Kneazle says:
Well, he certainly would do things differently if he directed...can't say if that would be a good thing or not
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 4:30 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 453
sparkle_fairy92 says:
I hope he does, because I saw previews of Lady in The Water, and it looks scary and good! I want Harry Potter to be good and scary too!
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 5:25 PM EST
Queen of the Fae
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marauderette says:
I loved the Village, and I can't wait to see the Lady in the Water. I wonder how he would do for an HP movie? I don't think number one would be the best film for him. I think OotP, HBP or number 7, which are darker and more adult orientated, would be better for him.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 5:25 PM EST
Student
Points: 248
big_chips says:
Wow, it would've been so different if Shyamalan directed the first movie. It probably would've been darker than Colombus'. They're both good directors.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 5:36 PM EST
Squib
Points: 119
Harry-Potter-Girl says:
I like to say a few words on this:[b]NO, NO, AND NO![b] I like his films but he's not right for Harry Potter. I think Chris Columbus should do the last movie as the director. What better person to start the movie then to also end the movie? It'll be great and he's the best for these movies but not M. Night Shyamalan. He'll turn them into horror films and they wont be very good, I woulnd't want to see them at all.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 5:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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1USHPFN says:
While I believe that Mr. Shyamalan's work is wonderful, and I agree that each HP book gets darker, I'm not sure they are THAT dark. I have enjoyed some of Mr. Shyamalan's films, but they are more than dark, they are sinister, producing unbelievable fear and evil ..... wait....... perhaps he would be perfect.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 7:18 PM EST
The Jedi Who Says Ni!
Points: 6506
Jel E.Bean says:
I would love to see what he could do with Harry Potter. Give it that spooky edge it needs!
They would need him to do 6 and 7 though because after that there wouldn't be anyone to top him.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 7:49 PM EST
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Chiquimarifer says:
He could but I don´t think it would be a good idea... Harry Potter may get a little darker as time passes but I just dont see it being directed by Shyamalan. His style is different and details might change more... even though they tend to change in the actual movies, I just really don´t see it.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 7:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1643
morgana witch says:
Shyamalan was offered the first movie and he didn't take it? Wow. It would've been a whole different movie, and the whole series would be different.... It would all probably have been a lot better....
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 8:13 PM EST
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