Director Chris Columbus has stated interest in continuing the Harry Potter franchise by making the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child into a feature film. Fans of the Wizarding World have been eagerly awaiting more stories set in the magical universe ever since the last Harry Potter movie’s flash-forward epilogue in 2011. The release of prequels Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, along with the two-part onstage sequel Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, have somewhat appeased this hunger.
The stage play adaptation of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was written by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany, and has already proved to be a hit with audiences. It is only natural that fans would want to experience the story in movie form, especially those who were unable to see the production live and had to be content with reading the screenplay alone. Here’s what we know about a potential Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie.
Director Chris Columbus has expressed interest in making a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie. However, Warner Bros. has not confirmed the project, so there is currently no release date, casting news, or trailer available. During a 2021 interview with Variety for a special 20th-anniversary celebration of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Columbus stated,
“I would love to direct ‘The Cursed Child.’ It’s a great play and the kids are actually the right age to play those roles. It’s a small fantasy of mine.”
While it’s true that the original cast of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint may be the appropriate age to play their adult counterparts, the entire idea hinges on whether or not they want to return. A Cursed Child movie without the original cast would not be the same, and it’s doubtful that Warner Bros. would agree to a film without them.
Despite Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling denying that a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie would ever happen, it is possible that the studio is looking to expand the Harry Potter universe. Warner Bros. has announced its plans to create more Wizarding World content, so a Cursed Child movie could be in the works at some point. However, as of now, there is no confirmation of the project.
Since there is no confirmation of a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie, there is also no release date. However, an adaptation of the play is not entirely out of the question. The Fantastic Beasts franchise has had its struggles, but bringing back Watson, Radcliffe, and Grint could entice fans to give new Potter content a chance. Whether Chris Columbus can live out his fantasy by making Harry Potter and the Cursed Child or some other new content, the idea hinges entirely on whether the original HP trio wants to make a return, and that won’t happen any time soon.
If a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie does get the green light, the studio might have to recast the beloved original cast. The characters are considerably older in the play, with Harry, Ron, and Hermione in their late 30s. The original three actors of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint are all in their early 30s, still a bit too young to convincingly play middle-aged characters.
In conclusion, the potential for a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie is an exciting prospect for fans of the Wizarding World. While there is currently no confirmation, the interest from Director Chris Columbus and Warner Bros.’ plans to expand the Harry Potter universe give hope to those eager for new content. Whether it be a Cursed Child movie or
