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JULY 14, 2006 at 7:57 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Earlier in the week we let you know
that director M. Night Shyamalan had been offered the first Harry Potter movie, which he declined due to other film commitments. In a recent interview, when asked about 'Potter' he adds that he would be the "greatest protector" of JK's work, would choose the last movie if given a choice of which of the movies to direct and that passing on the first movie still "haunts him."
Shyamalan was interviewed by TLC and you can read a snippet from the interview below:
I would be the greatest protector of an author's stuff. Especially things that I respect, that I know there's inherently magic in it. I would be very wary of screwing it up, so I would be very careful....There's no way that it would be missed by lack of effort or lack of care or lack of attention. I would be giving it every single iota...I would cherish it.
You will be able to listen to the full interview when it is released on Sunday.
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Head Girl
Points: 499
ayashe says:
I LOVE M. Night Shyamalan! I've always wanted him to direct the Harry Potter movies! I hope they offer it again, I think he would make the best HP movie of them all!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 4:24 PM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
Ookay... I still don't like his movies. Though it is encouraging to see that he obviously would care about the film.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 64
Amya says:
That's too bad he turned down the first movie. I think he would have made the entire HP series amazing(. . . well, even more so than it already is). I have complete faith in his ability to stay true to a story and I can't wait for the 7th film now.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1762
AidanK says:
I'm still undecided on having him direct the last HP film. Many on the forum have said that if he did then the film would be really scary. In my opinion, only the trailers for his films look scary. Like with the Village. The trailers made it look like a horror film and then everything was fake and the final film wasn't really scary at all. I just hope that Shayamalan wouldn't make the last HP film all hype and no substance.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 4:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1487
_sapphire_ says:
Some of his work is rather questionable... but, I think if given the 7th or 6th Harry Potter movie, he will exalt it in the highest. I think it fits his style.... I dont want anything too fluffy.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 4:36 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3159
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
Hmmm...well, I'm glad he would be devoted...I'm still not sure he's the right choice for a Potter movie at this point. I think that if he had taken the offer of doing the first one it would have been very good but the series has taken a definite turn away from the style of movies he directs, and to bring him in now would drastically change the flow of the series.
*The MRS*
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 4:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1762
AidanK says:
Agreed sapphire. I have a feeling that he may just get the nod to direct the final HP film and if that happens then I will wish him the best but also have high expectations.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 4:43 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 341
**Miss Hermione Granger** says:
Well that's great of him if he'll keep his word.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 4:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 717
speckledtoad says:
I would absolutely love if Shyamalan would direct movies 6 and 7. I think he could capture the darkness of the books and just the overall feel of them, unlike previous directors. He'd probably bring something out in the actors too. And I do think he would protect and cherish JKR's work. Offer him the job, dammit!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 4:56 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Thats a directo we all want! Though I`ve never seen him direct before, doing the last one.......that could be risky.But if he`s a good drector.........maybe let him film the last one??? I suppose someone has to do it!! He sounds like a great director!!!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 4:58 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Sorry for the double post but chris Columbus back?!? Sorry,I just don`t think so.His films are very.....childish.I mean, I doubt he would be suitable foer the last two.His films were magical yes but I just don`t think he would go for the "dark and scary" Image.If anyone, bring back Newell!!!
I think Shyamalan would do fine.Give him HBP at least!!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 5:02 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 7
Bane of Voldemort says:
If Shyamalan says he wont mess with with the books, he won't. And that will be nice considering what has happened to Quidditch
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 5:16 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
That sounds cool. It would be great if he directed the seventh movie!!!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 5:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1952
tsvety says:
Oh... I don't want the Harry Potter books to end :( *cries* But I still can't wait to read the 7th book. But I can't imagine not reading Harry Potter :P Too bad there are only 7 books :(
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 5:21 PM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2826
Lily*R/Hr says:
That's really good to hear. It would be pretty unsettling if any future HP director approached the film lightly. I think it's really good that there is a new director for each of the HP films (with the exception of Chris Columbus), because each one brings a unique perspective to the series. I thought Mike Newell did a particularly excellent job with GoF.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 5:30 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1194
Godric11 says:
I think people need to realize that he has the potential to make the movie without making it a horror-film. He's a very loyal person when it comes to written things...I read an article in 'Entertainment Weekly' about how when his long time collegues suggested he re-work his recent project (Lady in the Water) he told them that he wouldn't change what he put so much effort into just to appeal to the masses. He's very much and artistic director as well as a writer...he would really apreciate the story, no doubt.
I do think he has a bit of an ego as he does plaster his name all over things and he does remain very secretive with his work...which could pose a problem for us fans.
The people complaining about him turning HP into a scary film I think need to actually think about what they are reading...if I remember correctly, didn't dead corpses come back to life and attack Harry in the last book?
What we are reading is already pretty crazy in itself.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 5:45 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
AWWWWW......thats really good thats he thinks in that way about her work..im not really a huge fan of columbus' work in the 1st and 2nd ( I STILL LOVEE THEM DONT GET ME WRONG, I ABSLUTLY DO) so i wouldnt mind if he did do the first movie.....
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 5:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 622
Hermison says:
I just don't think he is the right person. His movie are quite different from Harry Potter.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 5:49 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
sorry to double post but i really agree that NEWELL SHOULD COME BACK FOR THE LAST NES I AM AHUGE FAN I LOE HIS WORK.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 5:52 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1083
JDPotter says:
I totally want him to direct HBP and the last movie, too! He is the worlds most awesome director! He rocks!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 6:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 981
hulaw07 says:
Kind of like the red Sox trading Babe Ruth? they did that, didn't they? It would be neat to have him do one of the movies, maybe he will get another chance at it after all.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 6:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 968
Jesyka Gronewg says:
What a great man. I love him. I think he probably would've done an excellent job and stayed truer to the books than the others. Too bad.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 6:40 PM EST
Emma's Darkest Secret
Points: 4617
Firestrike212 says:
I still think that he would be a great director for one of the movies! I hope he does one of the last two.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 6:44 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
Wonderful!!!!! :D :D :D That's the right attitude towards the books when making a movie!!
WB, there's your man, go get him for the sixth film!!!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 6:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 935
fizzingwhizbees says:
true he is good with the Weird i dont trust him to capure te wole uropean thing or aspect or whatever.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 6:51 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
I still dont know about him directing an HP film. He is too "out-there" for this kind of movie.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 7:08 PM EST
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