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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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Wizard
Points: 711
Crookshanks the Auror says:
That is great.
I think he would do awesome. There are very few directors who say that they would protect an author's work...
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 6:39 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4464
PowerGranger says:
Just read a commentary on Shyamalan in Newsweek and they pretty much think that his career is in big trouble if he doesn't direct a big-budget crowd pleaser soon because he's currently mired in his own self-satisfying work (that no longer seems to be satisfying the audience). He sounds a bit too much like he's begging for an HP gig here, I'd say.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 9:19 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
I completely didn't see that coming. I pictured him as the "directors vision" sort of guy and just do with it as they like. I'm glad that he hold HP so valuable. I think that he would do an excellent job. I think that they should offer him the last movie-he has my vote, can't wait.
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 12:04 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1345
Dracos_Gurl13 says:
It makes me want him to direct the last movie. Maybe he will make it two movies so that we could see all of the book. That would be so much better.
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 6:51 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
That sounds pretty promising to us, especially if it turns out to be true. I believe he would do good at directing an HP movie. heh, we don't even know how the seventh book goes, and already he's willing to direct it!
Posted Jul 20, 2006 at 3:03 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
Ooh, the thought of him doing the seventh and final movie? that's enouhg to send shivers down my spine. but to also have the reassurance that he wouldn't go off on his own with the movie and be true to the book....well, what more can we ask for?
Posted Jul 20, 2006 at 10:26 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
Well, I think he would be a great candidate for movie7. He will bring with him his special plot twisting stories, and all the other surprises.
Posted Jul 21, 2006 at 10:53 AM EST
Witch
Points: 509
luna_moon says:
I would love to see him direct one or both of the last two films. I think he's a very talented director and he has the coolest name ever.
Posted Jul 24, 2006 at 5:51 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2346
PHOENIX5625 says:
Well now I really hope he directs the lasts movies. I hate it when they change things in HP movies. I can understand some things they have to but a lot of little things I don't like.
Posted Jul 24, 2006 at 6:27 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
NYmphTonks says:
So, he would be interested in directing the 7th film! Interesting!! I think he would do a great job with the 6th film as well, but I guess that's just me! It's hard to believe that there will be only two more films after HP & the OotP!!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 10:47 AM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29083
Thestral Eyes says:
I bet hes been kicking himself over the past few years at giving it up. Seems most of his films have been dark so would be great to direct in the later books. Shame for him.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 6:53 AM EST
Squib
Points: 186
FobeeOne says:
I would like to see Shyamalan direct HP7. I like seeing the books through the eyes of different directors. It keeps the books and movies fresh.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 9:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 828
Elphaba_Thropp says:
I love shyamalans work, and feel he does a good job of making scary films that are for a younger audience (12 or PG13). I'd be interested to see his take on a Potter book. I also think it would b a bit risky because he has his own unique style. You can tell when you're watching a M. Night Shyamalan film and it might take away the magic and uniqueness of a Potter film
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 6:31 AM EST
Witch
Points: 602
danebabe says:
He would be great for the movie. fantastic.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 4:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2334
Chahat says:
Shyamalan is the guy who can treat such movies by the book. Hope he directs the next one.
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:00 PM EST
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