Chris Columbus, director of early Harry Potter films, declines involvement in HBO's new TV series.

Harry Potter director Chris Columbus has stated he will not be involved in HBO's upcoming TV adaptation of the franchise. Columbus, who directed the first two films, believes the series will explore scenes from the books not included in his movies. He also addressed J.K. Rowling's controversial comments, saying he separates the artist from the art. The HBO series, covering one book per season, is set to premiere in 2026 or 2027.