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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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Prefect
Points: 377
Michelle&Felicis:) says:
Aaaww that's soo sweet!
I'd really like this director for one of the movies.
Can't wait for the OTP
thank youu
*Le fabuleux destin d'Amelie Poulain*
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 10:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
That is so cool... He would be an awsome director.. but then again so would Chris Columbus...<333
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 10:53 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2351
Skitch says:
Dandysnaz:
I read it the last bit of news about him. A few days ago. He said he would make the HP film "his own" (about the 1st film). It made me think he'd turn it into another of his "M. Night Shamawhatever" masterpieces. I didn't even like his last few films. It just worried me. :)
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 11:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
That's really cool. I think he'd be a great director for the last movie because it gets darker and his films are really dark.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 11:30 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
I really do love M. Night Shyamalan movies, and if he dose do a Harry Potter movie, I really hope he will follow JK's work and not add his own twists.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 11:32 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 649
Sir Blake the First says:
I think Shyamalan-ma-ding-dong is over rated. None of his films have done extremely well. I don't really want to see him direct a Harry Potter film. I am not a fan of his.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 11:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 818
ElizabethRG says:
That would be so cool if he filmed it. Aw darn ask him to direct the next movie!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 11:55 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
Yes, If he was going to make an Harry Potter movie i'll hope that he'll pay a lot of respect from the book... I can't wait for the 7th one by the way!
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 12:02 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1632
Princess of Siggies says:
He would do a lot... He should... I like seeing different Directors and see how they do things differently... its interesting...
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 12:14 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1499
Belle of the Ball says:
On that last interview I said I wasn't sure if I'd want him to direct. But it seems like he'd really stay true to the books So that's awesome. Maybe he should direct some.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 12:34 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
WOW Shymalan is an awsome director i hope they will pick him for last movie.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 12:39 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3045
Tinker.belle says:
I juts saw the preview of the Lady in the Lake movie and it looks very creepy, I dont think i want a Harry otter movie to be like that.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 1:00 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 378
potterhottie89 says:
He does realize that the harry potter series arent horror thrillers right?
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 1:30 AM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
I respect his words, but the thought, quite frankly, scares me. I guess I just don't care much for his work, and I'd be worried that it would bleed over into the story too much.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 1:41 AM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5155
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Hey well if he want to do one of the movie go for it. it ok as long as he like he say he does not lack of ok.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 2:00 AM EST
Haldir's Horcrux
Points: 6268
Corvis says:
I hope he gets the chance to do the last movie, I think it would be so great to pair one of my favorite directors with one of my favorite authors. I'll keep my fingers crossed and I can't wait to hear the interview.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 2:03 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
Ah so sad, he shouldn't have passed it up, now should he.
To bad Looser!
Then again, redu the third one, it stunk.
Silly boy, protector of the small and all that.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 2:09 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1687
jones_jj says:
So does this mean if Shyamalan were to direct the last movie would it be 6 hours long so that he could put in everything possible?
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 2:27 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Hey... I;ve never seen his productions but this guy sounds great and sincere about making thE HP movies... Hmm... Maybe he'll be a great director.... We'll see.
~MP~
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 2:27 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 476
MRS_BRENDON_URIE says:
Wow he sounds really devoted he gets kudos from me....i would like for him to direct HP7.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 2:45 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 874
Silly Dragon says:
It seems that Shyalman could manage a Harry Potter movie quite brilliantly. If he intends to match the author's work as much as possible, then the scenario might prove particularly thrilling. I hope he will eventually direct one of the movies. I also read somewhere that Terry Gilliam was interested in the job, as well. He too could give us a fine Harry Potter film.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 3:13 AM EST
Witch
Points: 936
Lilium says:
It sounds very interesting! Well I didn't know any of the other dorectors before but I really want him to direct the last movies... he seems to want it very much too. I believe he would do a great job!
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 3:30 AM EST
Sorceress of Ink
Points: 5003
~*Something Special*~ says:
Wow, I never even knew that he was offered the first movie! O_O Bad Athu! >.<
I agree...it might be scary ; )
But sounds like he really does regret turning down Movie 1...poor him!
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 3:33 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
Kedavra_Snape says:
If the producer didn't give Shyamalan the chance doing the first movie he shall have had his reasons.
Sounds like mr Shyamalan is a big fan of Harry Potter, but I doubt if he would direct as good as the other directors. I mean mr Alfonso was very good in putting down Hogwarts as a character as its own, mr Newell had a great way directing the actors, it's not as easy to come up with these talents and to come up with something new.
I repeat if the producer doesn't give Shyamalan this chance, I trust he will have made the best decision.
At least, that's what I think...
Bytheway: I'm sorry for faults in my text. I do not speak English...
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 6:00 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 431
Laving says:
WOW thats so damn awesome he would do all the justice with the movie all his movies works so well GO SHYAMLAN!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 6:06 AM EST
Points: 8027
deemz says:
I would be giving it every single iota...I would cherish it.
Ow! haha! thats cute!
Anywhos, cant wait!
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 6:24 AM EST
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