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Will Warner Bros. release a Harry Potter film inspired by 'Withnail and I' by end of 2025?
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David Fincher Pitched 'Creepy' Harry Potter Film Inspired by 'Withnail and I,' Rejected for 'Thom Browne, Oliver' Approach
Jan 2, 2025, 06:14 PM
Director David Fincher revealed that he met with Warner Bros. to discuss directing a 'Harry Potter' film. During the meeting, Fincher expressed his desire to deviate from a typical Hollywood adaptation, proposing a version inspired by the 1987 British film 'Withnail and I' and aiming for a 'creepy' tone. However, Warner Bros. favored a more traditional approach, likening their vision to 'Thom Browne schooldays by way of Oliver,' which ultimately led to Fincher not being selected to direct the film.
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