Chris Columbus, the director of the first two 'Harry Potter' films, agrees with fans about the perfect Lord Voldemort actor in HBO's reboot.

Speaking to PEOPLE at the Nosferatu premiere in Los Angeles, Columbus called the TV series a "spectacular idea," and spilled the beans on Cillian Murphy 's casting rumors. He noted that a series format would allow for more detailed storytelling than the films.

Director of the first and second part of Harry Potter film franchise, Chris Columbus, expressed his support for Cillian Murphy as Lord Voldemort for the TV series. He also shared his excitement for the series,

Original Harry Potter helmer Chris Columbus is praising HBO’s forthcoming television reboot, calling it a “spectacular idea” that will allow for the exploration of previously uncharted Hogwarts hallways.

Chris Columbus, the director who set the tone for the Harry Potter film franchise with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, has given a glowing endorsement to HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television adaptation.