'Harry Potter' director makes 'impossible' comment

Chris Columbus, best known for directing the first two Harry Potter films while producing the third, has said in clear terms: "It's impossible.”

His comment is in the context of his previous comments, where he suggested that it was a "great idea" to make a film adaptation of the Broadway play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

“It’s never going to happen,” he said, noting the political row sparked by the author J.K. Rowling's views on the trans community made “it so complicated with all the political stuff.”

The filmmaker, who also opposed her opinion on the issue, continued, “Everyone in the cast has their own opinion, which is different from [Rowling’s] opinion, which makes it impossible.”

It’s unclear for this reason or another; the duo has also not been in touch for the last ten years. “I haven’t spoken to Miss Rowling in a decade or so, so I have no idea what’s going on with her,” he shared.

But Chris, on the other hand, is in active contact with the lead star Daniel Radcliffe, who portrayed Harry Potter.

“But I keep very close contact with Daniel Radcliffe, and I just spoke to him a few days ago,” he said. “I still have a great relationship with all the kids in the cast.”

In the meantime, filming for the forthcoming Harry Potter reboot is ongoing, with an expected release date of 2027.