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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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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
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
Wow. I was touched. Oh my gosh...
Then director M. Night Shyamalan it is to Movie 7!!! D'ya all agree with me?
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 6:43 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1451
leeanne<3ron says:
Hes sounds devoted ! i'm not sure if i want him to direct it though..Will it bethe same asthe other diredtors style ???????
Leeanne xox
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 7:19 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
Wow! He is a real director. I hope he could direct one of the movies that are left.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 9:56 AM EST
Student
Points: 251
Emily Rocks says:
wow!Thats a good news.I always him to direct any one of harry potter series .
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 10:13 AM EST
Student
Points: 251
Emily Rocks says:
wow!Thats a good news.I always him to direct any one of harry potter series .
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 10:15 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 307
Harry's Echo says:
Though I love Shyamalan, and loved all his movies I've seen so far (haven't seen Lady in the Water yet, obviously, and am a little skeptical of that one) I don't think I'd like him directing a Harry Potter film. Not sure why, and though he would promise to protect JKR's work, I can't see him being able to resist making it darker then necessary, with his own little surprise twists in there. I don't think it'd be a good fit.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 10:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
He sounds like the best director for the movie if what he says is true. You always go to the movie excpecting to be a little dissapointed atlest once during the movie because something you thought would be in it isn't there. He sounds like he would try and fit in as much as possible and pretty much the same as the book!! I wouldn't mind if he Directed HP 6 or 7!!
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 11:20 AM EST
Squib
Points: 112
Ginnyish3890 says:
I think that if he where to do the last movie it would be great because he would put a great amount of mystery to the movie and i think thats cool.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 11:49 AM EST
Student
Points: 260
Nimbus_2000 says:
This is e bit complicated. You can't just take the work from one director for nothing. The recent director is Ok and if he's got that work, there must be a reason of taking it from him. So, I think Shyamalan won;t get HP7
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 12:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 932
ProngsForLily says:
He sounds awesome. Although it might not be his style, maybe it will turn out to be fantastic if he directs one of the movies. And I think he wouldn't change it around, so that'd be great!
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 1:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 639
Harry(the 4th champion) says:
Thats cool. But I'm not a big fan of Shyamalans work. But he does a great job nontheless.
I can't wait for Order of the Pheonix to come out!!!!!!
I LOVE HARRY POTTER!!!
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 1:49 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 453
sparkle_fairy92 says:
Thats great that he won't change anything in Jo's work... I think it will make the movie even better then the last, but the last was really good, so um yeah
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 2:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Weird! I never would've pictured Shymalan as a Harry Potter fan! And it's surprising that he might direct future Harry Potter movies. I just never connected the two. But it sounds like he might do a good job with it. We'll see I guess!
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 2:43 PM EST
Squib
Points: 189
Deidara says:
That's good to know. I told my step-mom that he might do one of the final HP movies and she got really excited!
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 2:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 877
Jaci Scully says:
Yes! I knew he could do it. He is totally the best. And he would most likely write the screenplay himself, so you know it'll be killer!
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 2:57 PM EST
Professor
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PhoenixPatronus2 says:
It's nice that he would try to preserve the Harry Potter 'feel' but I'm not sure how easily he could do it with the type of films he normally produces. In some ways I think he might be good at it, in other ways I think it could really go wrong no matter what his intentions are. I just hope that whatever directors end up with the last two films can do them justice.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 3:37 PM EST
Professor
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Enchanting Fairy says:
OK he sounds like he wouldnt change the films from the books that much, which is good. Maybe it would be cool for him to direct one of the movies
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 3:45 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
That's cool, but I'm glad he's not going to be the director!
~Drish~
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 5:16 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 464
b34n13 g1rl says:
Wow...M. night shyamalan is my idol...i love his works..if he were to direct the last one i would have a heart attack.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 5:32 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
hpff_#1 says:
I have to say he would be perfect for the last movie! We may not know how this last book will turn out but we can guess that it will have some pretty intense battleing so he would definitely be perfect. If he had accepted the 1st movie, I wouldn't doubt that he would agree to direct them all.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 5:33 PM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
I really hope Warner Bros do offer movie 6 or 7 to him. I know that they were keeping Alfonso in mind because of how well #3 went (even though it seems that many people here hated it). But him doing the last movie would be great!
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 6:39 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
Mamaille says:
I know M. Night Shyamalan would do a very good job in diecting the last HP movie. Look at his other works "Signs" did a lot in the box office. Pus all his other moives didi very well also. I hope he fets the job!!!
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 7:21 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
He sounds like he might be pretty good for the movies then I would think. It probably would be pretty scary though.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 8:03 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
you know what, i can see him being faithful to the movies. also i dont blame him for passing up the first HP movie cause HELLO its HP!
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 8:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1268
SiriusBlackComesBack says:
I would be interested to see what Shyamalan could do with a HP movie. He seems like he would be careful to stay true to the book. It's a thought.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 9:52 PM EST
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