Original Harry Potter helmer Chris Columbus is praising HBO's forthcoming television reboot, calling it a 'spectacular idea.'

Chris Columbus, the director of the first two Harry Potter films, recently opened up about the idea behind the upcoming TV series, describing it as “spectacular.” The show, based on the books authored by J.

Eleanor Columbus explain their philosophy for their company Maiden Voyage: “We never say no to the director. I'm not kidding.”

Original “Harry Potter” director Chris Columbus said in an interview with People magazine that remaking J.K. Rowling’s iconic book series as a television series for HBO is “a spectacular idea because there’s a certain restriction when you’re making a film.

"I look forward to seeing what they're trying to do with it," the filmmaker told PEOPLE Chris Columbus is excited for the next chapter in the Harry Potter universe. The filmmaker, 66, spoke with PEOPLE exclusively at the Los Angeles premiere of Nosferatu,

The director of the first two entries in the film franchise thinks this Irish star would be an "amazing" Dark Lord.

Harry Potter' filmmaker Chris Columbus has opened up on how the HBO reboot series can achieve things the movies couldn't.

Chris Columbus supports a Harry Potter TV series for better capturing book details. The series will offer a more comprehensive exploration of characters and plots. Cillian Murphy's potential casting as Voldemort receives Columbus's approval.