M. Night Shyamalan wants to direct final Harry Potter film
This is just peculiar news. I have to share...
Sixth Sense director M. Night Shyamalan says he wants to shoot the final episode of Harry Potter, promising his version will be dark and twisted.
The horror director says he sees great potential for conflict in the film, including the loss and betrayal of Harry's best friend Ron Weasley, who joins the forces of evil.
He hopes it will help the audience see that power is a double-edged sword.
Although the final Harry Potter book is still being written, author J.K. Rowling has revealed two of the leading characters will die.
Film critic Jason Solomons says it is very possible Shyamalan will have the opportunity to shoot the film. Warner Brothers considers the director to be an important partner because their last collaboration was a box office hit.
It's compelling and boggling at the same time. Somehow I think he could do it. I like him. Or, I really want to like him. Reason being, MNS is one of those directors that borders on auteur but has frustrated the art house crowd and perhaps has already lost the laymen viewer because he painted himself into a corner with his here-comes-the-big-twist-at-the-end signature that started losing us in Unbreakable and ultimately ended up failing him by the time The Village came around.
What do you think? There are far more passionate Harry Potter fans out there who must have an opinion about this. Would you want M. Night Shyamalan directing the final chapter of your much beloved Harry Potter series?
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