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Harry Potter Reunion 'Impossible' Amid Cast Division, Says Columbus

8/31/2025

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Director Chris Columbus declared a Harry Potter reunion "impossible" due to J.K. Rowling's views on transgender issues.
He noted that differing opinions among the cast hinder any adaptation of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."
Columbus remains in touch with the original cast but hasn't communicated with Rowling in ten years.
He criticized the new HBO series for lacking originality compared to the films.

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Director Chris Columbus declared a Harry Potter reunion "impossible" due to J.K. Rowling's views on transgender issues.
He noted that differing opinions among the cast hinder any adaptation of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."
Columbus remains in touch with the original cast but hasn't communicated with Rowling in ten years.
He criticized the new HBO series for lacking originality compared to the films.