The Hollywood Reporter

‘Harry Potter’ Director Chris Columbus Criticizes HBO Remake: “What’s the Point?”

The 'Harry Potter' movie director reacts to early photos from the HBO drama series: "More of the same." By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large The director — who helmed the first two Warner Bros. films that ...
Decider

‘Harry Potter’ Director Chris Columbus Says He Doesn’t “Agree With” J.K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Activism: “It’s a Sad Situation”

Discover What’s Streaming On: Harry Potter director Chris Columbus says he has not spoken to author J.K. Rowling “in years,” and doesn’t agree with her controversial anti-trans political agenda. “I ...
Deadline.com

Chris Columbus Says It’s “Impossible” To Reunite ‘Harry Potter’ Cast For New Adaptation Given J.K. Rowling’s Transphobia: “Never Going To Happen”

Original Harry Potter helmer Chris Columbus has since scrapped plans to adapt Broadway play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child since it’s “gotten so complicated” to be attached to the Wizarding World ...
Deadline.com

‘Harry Potter’ Director Chris Columbus Says Photos Of Hagrid From HBO Series Left Him Asking: “What’s The Point?”

Chris Columbus has said pictures of Hagrid from the set of HBO‘s Harry Potter series have left him wondering why J.K. Rowling‘s books are being adapted again. Columbus was central to establishing the ...
Variety

Original ‘Harry Potter’ Director Chris Columbus Doesn’t Want to Be Involved in HBO’s Series Reboot, Calls J.K. Rowling Controversy ‘Very Sad’

Chris Columbus has absolutely zero desire to be involved in HBO’s all-star small-screen “Harry Potter” reboot. The filmmaker — arguably best known for launching the mega hit franchise more than 20 ...