Harry Potter director delivers verdict on controversial TV series – and names first choice for Voldemort

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy 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. I think it’s great.” open image in gallery Colmbus called the new TV adaptation ‘great’ The Mrs Doubtfire and Home Alone 2 director also gave his blessing to fan hopes that Oppenheimer actor Cillian Murphy would play the evil Lord Voldemort. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free open image in gallery Cillian Murphy is a fan favourite to play Lord Voldemort “Cillian is a fantastic actor, I actually think that’s a wonderful, wonderful suggestion.