Chris Columbus, director of the first Harry Potter movie, expresses regret over cutting a character and a crucial potions scene, due to pacing.

The director also explained why he isn't interested in returning for the upcoming television adaptation. Harry Potter director Christopher Columbus is sharing his thoughts on the franchise’s controversial author,

Chris Columbus has absolutely zero desire to be involved in HBO’s all-star small-screen “Harry Potter” reboot. The filmmaker - arguably best known for launching the mega hit franchise more than 20 years ago having directed the first two “Harry Potter” features and produced the third - claims he’s long since graduated from Hogwarts.