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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
Points: 845
hermione624 says:
WOW! he would be the perfect director! his movies are so awesome. i really hope he does.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:03 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
well, I wish someone else had done the movie before this last one, it stunk. It is like an adoption though, the directors have to put aside their creative differences and keep the flow going.
Not always easy.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:09 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1762
AidanK says:
While I agree that I have enjoyed most of his films, I do not think that he would be the right choice to direct any of the HP movies. Hi does re-write scripts and of course, it is his trademark to have some sort of twist ending. I really do think it important that a director will follow the story as written and not try to make it 'their own'. So in short, thumbs down on Shayamalan.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:10 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2874
Chogiiiirl says:
Well, he has some excellent movies under his belt. I would be interested to see his take on HBP or book 7. It doesn't sound like he is very likely to take up a Harry Potter movie now, does it?
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:10 AM EST
Witch
Points: 755
Sm7 says:
Oh wow! It would be so awsome if he diracted the films. A lot different may be but it would make the films better. I Heart Shaymalan!
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:12 AM EST
Witch
Points: 642
Fairy Foozle says:
Hmmm... That's an interesting choice... I have my doubts at the moment. Considering that I want the romance in movie 6 to be portrayed well I'm not sure if I want to have a horror movie directer direct it. (Although it would be good for the scene in the cave)
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:18 AM EST
Student
Points: 271
Germz says:
I think it would be cool to see other people with different ways of thinking to direct the Harry Potter movies, it would be more interesting I think.
<3 Germz!!!!!
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:44 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Hmmm I am not sure if I would like him to direct a Potter film. The Sixth Sense was good but the others... I mean come on; Unbreakable? That movie was a stinker and so was The Village.....
No thanks Mr.Shyamalan.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:51 AM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom says:
WHOA! Could you even imagine the HP movies then? The would be so different! I couldn't even picture it! Shyamalan as director would be so different! I cannot say in good or bad way, but it would certainly change things. He certainly has imaginative ideas!
GO HP!
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 10:57 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1711
Hermione II says:
Nothing personal against Mr Shayman, but I am quite glad he didn't do any of the directing. I don't think his style would quite suit the Harry Potter series at all. He is just too dark, and too deep. He may be brilliant, but this is Jo's book, not Shayman's, and he would quite ruin the stories, in my humble opinion...
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:11 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1029
Magic Dancer K says:
Well, that's cool. He's a pretty neat guy even though his movies are a little on the strange side. I wonder how different it would have been.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:14 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27754
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Cool.
I don't like scary movies so I am glad he wasn't able to.
oyy
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:23 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 303
Draco'sGirl2121 says:
I think that would be kind of cool if Shyamalan directed one of the Harry Potter movies. Expecially one of the last two becuz the are darker and scarier which is what Shyamalan loves to do anyways and he has made some good movies so I could only guess what he could turn a HArry Potter movie into.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:28 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 55
babybabeana says:
The HP movies would be so different if he had directed them. i like most of his movies but i have to say that i didnt really like the village, i didnt think it was all that great. i really want to see his new movie so i cant wait for it to come out.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:28 AM EST
Squib
Points: 189
Deidara says:
Ahh... The Director of the Harry Potter movies is just like the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. Never the same one twice! (Except with the 1st & 2nd movies)
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:30 AM EST
Healer in Training
Points: 2661
nubian_weasley01 says:
Well, I honestly hope that he doesn't direct any of the HP movies because I've seen Sixth Sense, Signs, and The Village; it seems the later the movies the worse they get. Sixth Sense was good but I fell asleep in the theater while watching Signs and The Village was scary at all.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:43 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1063
Ginny511 says:
Well ok then that is kinda confusing in a way........!?!?!?
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:47 AM EST
Padfoot’s Playmate
Points: 5373
Siriusbeau says:
OH MY GAWD!!!
I never knew he was ever offered a Potter movie, I really think he would be awesome. He has a warped mind and he knows how to make you fall in love with characters. For me this is very exciting news and I so hope that he takes on this huge project. Otherwise, I’d like to see Peter Jackson step in! WOW!!
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:55 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
Padfoots Escape says:
Hmmmm, this will be interesting whatever way it turns out. I have seen all of this guys films, and no doubt he is a great director, but i think he likes to make things more scaryer, and for thoses who have seen his films, you know what i mean. I think he would be great at directing one of the films, but i think he would change them up more that what they should be. Dose anyone else agree?
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:55 AM EST
Wino Forever
Points: 8174
true half-blood prince says:
I think he would have been perfect for the fourth movie, particullarly the part in the graveyard. But if they could get him to do the last two, that would be amazing, I can only imagine what it would be like, until of course I saw it.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:59 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 426
Celticbryan says:
It would be interesting to see what he would do If he were to direct "Half Blood Prince." He is very good with atmospherics and creating tension in a quiet way. That sense of dread seems to get going from Page one in the book. How about in the Movie? He could do it. The real Question is would he leave Pennsylvania to direct it?
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 11:59 AM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 4277
Juicybit says:
I would be much happier about a British director. This guy grew up in America I understand. And he himself says he's never adopted a book... I hope he's not considered seriously for any future HP movies.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 651
Therin Ennui says:
I think Shyamalan would be a great director for the end of the series. He's great at suspense. I'm also glad that he didn't get picked up at the beginning of the series, because I love the naivete of the first movie, with all those brand new actors and the friendly lighting.
Although I can't picture him making a movie if it doesn't have a twist ending. (Bruce Willis is dead! The Village is in the present!)
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
I don't know him very much but I guess he is a good director.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:25 PM EST
Emma's Darkest Secret
Points: 4604
Firestrike212 says:
I saw this first on another site and it got me thinking. Just how different would the first movie have been if he directed it? Thats food for thought. Would the seris be popular as it is? Would it have been a flop? A huge success? I guess we will never know haha Its cool to think about that stuff though.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:33 PM EST
Charms Mistress
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Points: 5145
Weesa says:
I'm not a fan his movies to date. I don't really think he would be able to do justice to a Potter movie based on his work that I have seen. He's really only directed screenplays that he's written himself and I think that he may have a hard time adapting a Potter book into a movie worth viewing.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:35 PM EST
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