Per Columbus, just getting the chance to retell the story in more detail is a “fantastic” prospect. The famous director of other great films like Home Alone and Stepmom explained why, telling People the idea of a longform narrative is really exciting.

"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.

Chris Columbus, director of the blockbuster Harry Potter films, has given his verdict on the long-awaited and controversial new TV series. The 66-year-old directed Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets, before the sequels were picked up by directors Mike Newell, David Yates and Alfonso Cuarón.

One of the baddest villains in cinema will need a new actor to play him, and one Harry Potter director knows who it should be.

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.

Two decades after Chris Columbus brought the wizarding world to theaters, fans continue to debate whether the original Harry Potter director should have remained at the helm for all eight films, pointing to his unique ability to capture the magical essence of the series.

Chris Columbus, who helmed the first two films of Harry Potter franchise, shared his thoughts on the fan speculations over casting Cillian Murphy as Voldemort.Well, Cillian is one of my

The fan-casting has already got the approval of original Voldemort star Ralph Fiennes, and now it seems Harry Potter director Chris Columbus is also on board. The filmmaker, who d