Chris Columbus Rules Out Return for HBO’s Harry Potter Series

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Chris Columbus speaks on Harry Potter Series

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“nothing more left to add”

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“nothing more left to add”

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Series can expand the universe

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exploring missing storylines

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exploring missing storylines

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Same characters, new cast members

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Same characters, new cast members

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Chris Columbus Rules Out Return for HBO’s Harry Potter Series

Chris Columbus speaks on Harry Potter Series

Chris Columbus, director of the first two Harry Potter films, has confirmed he will not return for HBO’s upcoming series adaptation

“nothing more left to add”

Columbus told Variety that fans already saw his vision of the wizarding world, and he has “nothing more left to add”

“nothing more left to add”

The filmmaker praised the series format, saying it can explore scenes and characters that films had to cut due to time constraints

Series can expand the universe

He referenced Peeves, the mischievous poltergeist from the books, who never appeared in the original films but could finally make it in

exploring missing storylines

Columbus also mentioned missing storylines, like Harry and Hermione drinking dangerous potions — scenes he expects will now feature in HBO’s version

exploring missing storylines

The new series is a decade-long adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s seven books, allowing each story to unfold in full detail

Same characters, new cast members

Part of the new cast members for the Harry Potter series are John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as McGonagall, Janet McTeer as Snape, and Nick Frost as Hagrid

Same characters, new cast members

Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed the series will premiere on HBO Max in 2027, with each season dedicated to one iconic book