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.

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,

Though a new Harry Potter TV show is set to come out on HBO, director Chris Columbus ― who shot the first two Harry Potter movies starring Daniel Radcliffe, and produced the third ― will not be involved. Speaking to Variety recently to help promote the Thursday Murder Club ’s Netflix debut, he said: “No, I’ve done it, you saw my version.