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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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superduperpotter says:
I hope he doesn't direct only the last movie but Half-Blood Prince as well. He has the true spirit and he says he would protect JK's work.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 11:39 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
Thats really interesting Im glad that Mr. Shyamalan respects JKR's work and would use his best efforts upon making the film. I would love to see his new movie 'Lady in the Water' it looks spooky & cool. GOOD job Leaky & PotterCast for the interview!! :] I love DAAAWLISh!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 11:49 AM EST
Witch
Points: 953
im freeeeeeeeee says:
I think he would be a great director! It would be a great ending director.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 11:51 AM EST
Harry’s Egg, Dan’s Duck
Points: 4742
Pearl* says:
Well, what can I say? That's exactly the right attitude of course!!! Though mind you, now hte books have gotten fatter I do allow for more tweaking about of hte story for it'd be impossible otherwise... Anyhow, so far all the movies have been great!!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 12:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
Sm7 says:
That's what I'm talking about. All the directors are like "I'm focusing on being faithful to the books" um...then show it!
I really want Shaymalan to direct the 6th film.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 12:19 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Oh oh oh! It sounds like he's appealing to do the last movie. I would love to see him do it. He's a brilliant director. There's a lot of pressure around doing it though.... a tough precedence to follow.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 12:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
It sounds like he could do some good for HP.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 12:23 PM EST
Student
Points: 266
jsm257 says:
I think the last two especially the 7th movie should be directed by someone great. Either Speilburg or Shamalan.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 12:27 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
Some of M. Night Shyamalan movies are freaky! Like "signs." that was kind of awkward...it was okay, but awkward. I remember that when I was watching "Goblet of Fire" his "Lady in the Water" preview was played and someone in the back of the theatre was like "No one's going to watch that!" Hopefully if he directs the 7th, it would be amazing! It's kind of hard to believe....*laughing* oh well...
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 12:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 527
daniel_radcliffe_lover736 says:
It must have been really hard for him to decline the first movie. Maybe he will direct one of the future Harry Potter movies, perhaps movie 7? Well I still can not see how someboyd could refuse to direct Harry Potter.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 12:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
He really wants to direct one doesn't he! Well it's his own fault for passing it up in the first place. I know he's got some great films under his belt, but there are other directors out there who can do the job.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 12:42 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 357
RonlovesHermioneforever says:
I think that would just be way to creepy if he directed one of the movies, but I guess if he really took great care in making sure that all the important details were shown in the movie it would probably be pretty decent!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 12:46 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2231
Harry's Detour says:
When I first read that M. Night was considered for SS, I didn't know what to think. But as I consider it more and more, he's PERFECT for this story! He's so dark and intense, just like the books. Imagine what the franchise would be like if he had directed the first movie...WOW. I hope he does the last one, because it will be over the top.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 12:47 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2218
annealicious says:
I bet he would do an AWESOME job on the last movie! It's probably going to be a very dark book, so you need a director who will adapt it appropriately. I hope they consider him for it!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 12:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
Phoenix Phire says:
Sounds to me like he really wants to direct one of the HP movies.
I generally like his movies (although The Village was comical, in my opinion).
When the story's good, I think he makes a good movie. I guess we'll have to wait and see if they offer him a Harry Potter.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 12:53 PM EST
Dark Mark Caster
Points: 7648
FireboltFlyr says:
If all the other directors thought like that, we'd have some kick ass HP movies...I'd really like to see him direct either HBP or like he said the last movie...We'd get everything we've ever wanted in a HP movie.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 12:56 PM EST
Queen of the Fae
Points: 4614
marauderette says:
I think the last one would be a good book for him to do, and for a director to say he wants to do it even before the book comes out I think shows they are dedicated and passionate about the series. I think maybe the books haven't been cherished enough when making the movies and that is why there is so much we fans criticize about them.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 12:59 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3090
BlackKatL says:
Well, I like how he thinks about this!!!!
I Hope he gets movie 7 and even HBP!!!!
But I also hope he keep his word on this!!!
These are the last HP movies....... They have to be the Best!!!!!!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 1:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
hermioneadmirer says:
I would like to see how he does with the movie.I like his movies,so I think I would like the Harry Potter movie he does.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 1:04 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1104
Ravenclaw Tower Dude says:
I think he would make a great director for either the sixth or seventh film. His movies are relativly dark, and thats just what the last 2 books are/will be. And the fact that he says he would protect JKR's work means a lot too, especially after the bogus material added in Movie 3. So I would deffinetly approve of him for movie 6 or 7!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 1:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
Im still not convinced...but is a good sign that he respects Jo's work and that he is genuily interested in directing movie 6 or 7.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 1:09 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
Oh, that be interesting. i hope he won't make the film too freaky ans scary!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 1:24 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 308
Eklypse says:
Oh!! That's so sweet! M. Night Shyamalan gets my vote for doing a Harry Potter movie. He sounds so sincere, I just had to give it to him! Speaking of which, does anyone know if that's his real name?? And what does it mean?
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 1:25 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 678
SirPhil says:
well I certianly like some of his other movies but I am going to reserve judgement on how well he would fit the seventh book until it is released. I wonder what the Sorcers Stone would have been like if M. Knight would have directed it...
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 1:28 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
Teacher Herms says:
I'm very happy he got the oppertunity to direct HP7! I'm just jumping up and down with joy!!
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 1:31 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 384
Hedwig101 says:
Im not sure I would like Shyamalan as the director for the last book. I dont really like his work too much mainly because of the techniques he uses. He is very dark and there is almost no colour in his films. I also dont like how he makes it so that you finally understand the movie only in like the last 15 mins, and then have to go back to watch it again to fully understand and appreciate the film (see sixth sense). I would be absolutely HORRIFIED if the director from POA came back. I may even consider not seeing the film! There were so many problems with POA, I would be very anxious if he came back (the firebolt and pantronous oversight are just the beginnings of the problems in that film) The only thing that had me watching GOF was that it had to be better than POA (it was, but it still could have been better)
I think the director that did X-men one and 2 as well as Superman would be a good choice for the directors of the 6 or 7th film. Either that or some new, not very famous british director.
Posted Jul 14, 2006 at 1:37 PM EST
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