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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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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
Witch
Points: 874
Together Forever, H/Hr... says:
It would be awesometo have that kind of combination. JK Rowling and M Night Shyamalan doing a movie together, her writings and his skill as a director. I love all of his and her books and all of his movies. It would be simply amazing. I hope she takes him up on the offer of directing the last movie, they aren't to far away from it.
*%* Susanna *%*
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 10:25 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Well, I'm not sure but it certainly sounds like he regrets turning down the first offer and now maybe just maybe he wants on the gravy train too.
I hope not. I hope he truly thinks he can do wonderful things for one of the coming movies. Maybe he will get offered one of the movies. It sounds like he'll try to stay true to the books.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 10:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Sounds spectacular, this man! I'm so pleased to hear that, if he does end up directing the seventh movie, he will try to stick to Jo's book, and not just sort of wing it by making it artificial. Amazing... I feel proud of this man because he really seems to understand the magic of Harry Potter. I hope that he does direct film 7 in fact.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 11:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked!He sounds really serious about this kind of stuff,that's nice to know.I think he will be great in directing the final Harry Potter movie.At least he will be true to the book.
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 11:40 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
That would be so cool
to see him do a hp flim
can't wait to see it and how it turns out
peace'
love
happiness
Posted Jul 15, 2006 at 11:49 PM EST
Student
Points: 278
AurraPhoenix says:
I love Shyamalan's work and I would be eager to see how he would do movie 6 and/or 7. The later books take a darker turn, which I think would suit his talents.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:38 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1500
krystle_clear says:
Wow! that would be sooooo awesome if he directed the last film! he would do an awesome job i think, i hope he does :)
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:38 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
Wow
It would be absolutely amazing if Shyamalan directed the last film. His movies are incredible and he would do justice to the final HP installment.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:54 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
DUH! Any director of the hp movies has to do his best and obtain the best results, otherwise, only God knows what the hp fans will do to him...including me
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 6:16 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
The_Spectra says:
Hmmm this guy seems really dedicated. I would like to see someone with this much dedication to JK's writing direct a Potter movie. I think the movies have been lacking a bit of this "protection". But then again, this much protection could also be a bad thing. With all the time that would be put into "protecting" the author's work, some other areas might suffer. It's difficult this directing lark isn't it?
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 9:27 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Don't know what he is up too...But what will he protect? The movie or himself.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 11:25 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 628
Ronian says:
We need a director whos going to stick to the story and not miss out the important parts like LAST TIME! (*cough*Mike*cough*Newell*cough*)
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 11:40 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
He sounds like a great choice for the director of the 7th HP movie! I wonder who they will have direct it?
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 11:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 733
PhantasmKiss says:
Ooooh, with that said by Shyamalan, I'm eager to see if he does get to direct the seventh movie. Of course, that's a long way off, so there's nothing to do but wait and see...
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 11:50 AM EST
Longbottom is My King
Points: 4729
Kelin says:
Oh please Warner Brothers, let M. Night direct the last movie. Crap. Let him direct the last two!
Columbus will not do justice to the intensity of HBP.
Let M. Night write the screenplays for those movies too. PLEASE!!! I can't stand Kloves penning them anymore.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
I am sure that Rowllings stuffs need protection from many people!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
gubbyfish says:
Oh my gosh, I love him. It would be brilliant if he directed the final movie, his work is awesome. What a rarity to hear a director say they would protect the author's work. I'm very impressed, come on WB, give him movie 7.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1786
sis <3 says:
hmm, dunno seems like his reallly in for it. - but I don't know his films so I can't say if I want him to direct a Harry Potter movie.
-Christina
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:43 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 368
callieee says:
Well, maybe he'll get to direct the sixth or seventh movie, who knows? I bet he'd be really great at portraying the scary and suspenseful scenes.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
Okay I really don't understand what he really means by protecting her work,but whatever it takes to get it then go right ahead.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 2:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Neat, I'd love to see what he'd do if he directed one of the HP movies.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 2:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1550
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
Please! WB! We want Mr Shyamalan to direct the last HP film. I know that he will do a great job, if he only get the change again.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 4:17 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Man that would be soooo awesome if he did the last movie. It would definiately be the best one and i think he wouldnt skip over major details that the other movies have missed. I wish there was no time contraint on movies wither. i would totally not mind watched a 5 hour movie as long as everything was in it haha.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 6:04 PM EST
Witch
Points: 566
lupinsgal24 says:
He's made some really good movies. It would be a different twist. I think he'd do a good job.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 8:42 PM EST
Lady of Hufflepuff
(Moderator)
Points: 10343
Lady Lee says:
Regardless of the fact that he says he would protect JK's work, I don't know if he would do a very good job at this movie. I mean, he's done some good work and some really bad work from what I've heard. And I don't know if his style would be good for Harry Potter!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 9:06 PM EST
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