"Harry Potter" Director Slams HBO Remake

Chris Columbus, who directed the first two Potter films, spoke candidly about the new adaptation. What didn't he like about it?

As The Hollywood Reporter reports, Columbus, like many others, has seen the photos from the young wizard series set. The shots show Nick Frost as Hagrid leading Harry Potter through London. The director noted that Harry's mentor's costume is a complete copy of the outfit used in the feature films. "What's the point?" Columbus wonders.
Nick Frost and Dominic McLaughlin as Hagrid and Harry Potter
Chris Columbus wasn't impressed with the new Hagrid's costume
Source: HBO
The filmmaker noted that he was expecting a fresher take on J.K. Rowling's works from the show's creators, but found himself disappointed. The zoomboola.com editorial team reminds readers: Columbus previously recalled scenes he never managed to bring to life in "The Philosopher's Stone" and "The Chamber of Secrets." The director was particularly upset that the films physically couldn't fit in moments with the poltergeist Peeves.