The director behind the first two Harry Potter movies, 2001’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and 2022’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chris Columbus, has offered his uniquely placed insight into the now toxic legacy of writer and creator J.K. Rowling. The Harry Potter franchise is all set to receive a somewhat questionable reboot courtesy of a series on HBO Max, with Rowling’s involvement likely to put many off ever giving the show a chance.
'Harry Potter' Icon Reveals His Thoughts on the Reboot Amid J.K. Rowling's Involvement

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