He is looking forward to bringing the imaginative wizarding kingdom once again, to life.
Chris Columbus, who directed the first two Harry Potter films, The Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, has expressed interest in directing a cinematic version of The Cursed Child during his interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
“A version of Cursed Child with Dan, Rupert and Emma at the right age, it’s cinematic bliss. If you’re a film nerd or cinephile, it’s kind of like what J.J. Abrams did with Star Wars,” he began.
“There’s no question if you’re a Star Wars fan, you were moved just seeing them on screen, seeing Harrison Ford as Han Solo again — and Chewy.”
“I think that would be the same situation for Harry Potter fans. To able to actually see these adult actors now back in these roles? Oh, yeah. It would be amazingly fun to make that film — or two films,” he added.
When asked by Variety during the film’s 20th anniversary if he thinks there will be more “Harry Potter” movies, without hesitation, he answered, “I would love to direct ‘The Cursed Child.’ It’s a great play and the kids are actually the right age to play those roles. It’s a small fantasy of mine.”
The Cursed Child is a 2016 Harry Potter play set 19 years after the series’ last book ends. Back in 2018 Tony Awards, the two-part “Cursed Child Play” received six Tonys, including Best Play. It also established the record for the biggest weekly ticket sales of any production at the time.
Reactions to “Harry Potter” Director Chris Columbus Wants To Direct “Cursed Child” With The Original Cast
Okay Cursed Child sucked but if it’s a movie with some of the original cast I’ll give it a shot 👀 I wonder if they would be down though?
Okay Cursed Child sucked but if it’s a movie with some of the original cast I’ll give it a shot 👀 I wonder if they would be down though? https://t.co/PwmGxvGLdL
— Maddie Misses Kev (@keviskewt) November 12, 2021
From all of us hardcore cursed child fans .... simply, no
From all of us hardcore cursed child fans …. simply, no https://t.co/FWLHqCgmCp
— Megan (@unnecesaryjames) November 12, 2021
This would be so awesome, I love HP books and movies! I support the cast & crew in all their projects..
This would be so awesome, I love HP books and movies! I support the cast & crew in all their projects.. https://t.co/ETUGPRiLPh
— Lanz 🇳🇿 ProdigalSonNZ AyerCutPlease (@Lanz_J23) November 12, 2021
The Cursed Child is essentially just a shitty fanfic.
The Cursed Child is essentially just a shitty fanfic. https://t.co/KIli7qd1ys
— Centy | Goddess of AniTwt (@CentyTwt) November 12, 2021
STOP BC I WOULD LITERALLY CRY MY LIFE AWAY
STOP BC I WOULD LITERALLY CRY MY LIFE AWAY https://t.co/7EluJw28n0
— miks ♡ (@_mikaeeela_) November 12, 2021
tom felton probably read this and orgasmed
tom felton probably read this and orgasmed https://t.co/P5UNwo0Mxl
— vish ✬ KE JIAN MING LOVE DAY (@paper_ish) November 12, 2021
FUCK YES
FUCK YES https://t.co/09OilcII1l
— c@t B. (@catvv_B) November 12, 2021
STOP CUZ MY CHILDHOOD WOILD BE COMPLETE
STOP CUZ MY CHILDHOOD WOILD BE COMPLETE https://t.co/8tzHrTdGtH
— lover boy 💜 (@hotboihec) November 12, 2021
Chris Columbus says, "I'm ready to play" harry potter and the cursed child "if the old cast repeats it." #HarryPotter #EmmaWatson
Chris Columbus says, "I'm ready to play" harry potter and the cursed child "if the old cast repeats it."#HarryPotter #EmmaWatson pic.twitter.com/OXdGfwb3Os
— EMMA FC (@EMMA_FC_INDIA) November 9, 2021
Omfg, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is happening, I wanna scream.😭😭😭❤️ #HarryPotter
Omfg, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is happening, I wanna scream.😭😭😭❤️#HarryPotter pic.twitter.com/BeMOT8XJGO
— Rashu🌸👻 (@cheeseismyacid) November 12, 2021