Jeunet Offered a Harry Potter Film?

Here's an interesting rumor and one that I could actually see working. According to a couple scoopers over at Aint It Cool Jean-Pierre Jeunet has let it be known that he's been offered a Harry Potter film.

Throwing some water on this is the fact that he himself has said he's not so interested; the fact that, yes, his Alien Resurrection was looking to be the hands down winner of the 'Worst Alien Film' award by a comfortable margin until ol' Paul WS came along; and the fact that he'd have to reign in some of his stylistic excesses to conform with the tone of the earlier Potter films.

But even with all of that in mind I've got to say I find this a fairly compelling idea. He's an incredible visual stylist, has a keen grasp on the sense of fantasy and whimsy needed for this kind of thing and can veer into harder edged tones when necessary. I don't think it's going to happen but it's nice to see that Warner's is at least thinking along potentially risky but also potentially hugely rewarding lines ...