"The tone of the first few Harry Potter books is relatively similar, with adventure and growth being the main themes. So I want to know, what do you think is the most important thing for adapting a film like this?" Sid asked lightly.

Hearing this interview-like question, Chris Columbus looked at the young and heroic Sid opposite him in a trance, and couldn't help but feel a little ridiculous, but soon he felt the agent next to him silently bump his arm.

Chris immediately came back to his senses, he shook his head and calmed down, "I think the most important thing is to restore the magical world to the big screen, and use the most original film to win the popularity of the child audience." ”

Sure enough, Sid nodded quietly in his heart, in the original history, the two "Harry Potter" directed by Chris Columbus are also recognized as the most decent and original movies.

In addition, the target audience of "Harry Potter" is also the same as Chris's most well-known "Home Alone", which is a real child with parents.

Therefore, the two "Harry Potter" directed by Chris Columbus are also the top three box office in the series. In addition to the final part of "Harry Potter", which exceeded $1 billion because of various factors such as feelings. The other middle films with different styles are not as high at the box office as those directed by Chris.

"I know you haven't worked with a young actor in a while, so do you think you can get back to the feeling of Home Alone?" Sid asked lightly.

Hearing Sid's question, Chris and his agent showed a faint excitement, they came here today to discuss with Sid about the renewal of the director of "Harry Potter".

With the completion of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", Sid will definitely have to move to other work, and "Harry Potter", the treasure of Fire Lion Pictures, must also find a new director.

And Sid's first thought, of course, was Chris Columbus, who originally created the series, although he was not a particularly popular director, and after "Harry Potter", he had only made tepid films like "Percy Jackson and the Thieves of Fire".

But in Sid's view, he is better than the word "stable", after all, "Harry Potter" is not "The Godfather", and there is no need to discuss any serious social philosophy, and now Fire Lion Pictures has just launched a "blockbuster project" of A-level production on the basis of the song and dance films and DV movies of "Youth Musical" and "Ghost Shadow".

I definitely can't stand any senseless tossing, which will not only lose money, but also waste time.

Sid and Fire Lion Pictures both hope to find a director who will be in charge of the next two "Harry Potter" at one time, so as to better transition the next development of "Harry Potter".

"Of course, you know what people say about me, I'm just a big kid. Chris Columbus said confidently with a smile.

Although after "Home Alone", several films directed by Chris Columbus have received the participation of big-name actors such as Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts and Robin Williams, but its box office results and influence have been declining.

"Harry Potter", as the first A-level production of Fire Lion Pictures, has long attracted attention within Hollywood. Among the series of films created by Sid, whether it is "Youth Musical" or "Ghost Shadow", its sequels have shown strong box office potential and great influence.

And these sequel directors who took over have also risen in the corresponding film field. Therefore, Chris himself also values this opportunity very much.

"Good. Sid nodded, "Then next, Fire Lion Pictures will officially contact you, and now the script for the second part is being written, and you can also give some comments based on "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets". ”

"And then things like project plans, budget plans, and so on, I won't talk about them. Sid said quickly, "As for the salary and other aspects, Ali will be personally responsible." ”

Sid pointed to Ali beside him, and Ali just in time, showing a "murderous" smile at Chris's short-haired blond agent.

Then he paused, "Also, because we are working with Sony on the distribution of this project, they will also have some executive producers on site to monitor the progress and expenses. ”

"It's almost like a guaranteed schedule, like an insurance company," Sid said, waving his hand as if to drive away flies, "They didn't say anything in front of me when I was filming 'The Philosopher's Stone' before, but I'm not sure how the producers on the Colombian side will react when you take over." ”

"But in terms of production, we Fire Lion definitely have the absolute right to speak, and our producers will try to assist you as much as possible, which you need to know in your heart, but you don't need to worry too much. ”

After all, "Harry Potter" is a joint project, and with the participation of multiple forces, the most feared thing is that they cannot work together, but instead contain each other, wasting resources and time.

So, Sid also gave Chris Columbus a preventive shot.

"Okay, I got it. I also worked with Colombia the year before, so I know them well. Chris nodded in understanding.

“OK。 Sid nodded, then smiled faintly, "Well, let's celebrate a little." Welcome to Harry Potter, Chris. ”

Sid stretched out his hand to Chris Columbus again, this time with a completely different meaning than before, Chris Columbus laughed in surprise, he grabbed Sid's hand, "I won't let you down, Sid." ”

"I'm looking forward to it. Sid replied with a smile, and then he held up the champagne that the waitress had just brought him, "Well, I wish us success." ”

"Of course!" "Definitely." "Cheers!" everyone laughed as they raised the champagne in front of them.

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When "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was officially completed, Sid only rested for half a week, and the headquarters of Fire Lion Pictures rarely gathered a large number of important personnel.

"Hey, Kevin, you kid haven't seen you for a long time!" As soon as Justin Lin opened the door, he couldn't help but smile and pat the tanned face of his former colleague Kevin Feige.

"You're not bad, the assistant director of "Harry Potter", I've heard that in addition to the boss, you have the most authority in the UK. Kevin Feige had a good personal relationship with Justin Lin, and he also joked about it.