It’s a bit difficult to work with JK Rowling these days due to the transphobic controversy Harry Potter the author entered. But, it looks like the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Zaslav is playing blind on this issue as he announces his excitement to work with Rowling again.
As long as it makes money, who cares about a few malicious tweets? That seems to be Zaslav’s mindset as he tells investors on a WB studio call that he’s trying to convince Rowling to do more. Harry Potter contents.
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David Zaslav talks about bringing back the Harry Potter franchise
As reported by VarietyWB CEO plans to relaunch the Harry Potter franchise rather than focusing on any of its spinoffs.
“We haven’t had a “Superman” movie in 13 years. We haven’t made a “Harry Potter” movie in 15 years. DC films and “Harry Potter” films provided a large portion of Warner Bros.’ profits. Motion Pictures over the past 25 years.”
When Zaslav said there had been no Harry Potter movies over the past 15 years, fans might be confused because Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secrets just released this year. This is the third installment in a planned five-part series. Unfortunately, the film became the lowest-grossing installment in the Wizarding World franchise.
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It is clear that Zaslav is trying to push for a return of the Harry Potter franchise than a venture with another spinoff film, as the studio saw diminishing returns with the fantastic beasts movies. In other words, it doesn’t give them enough money, and Zaslav is ready to cut anything that isn’t good for the business. That said, the last two fantastic beasts movies could be in danger.
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Fantastic Beasts sequels could be on the back burner for a while
There has been so much controversy surrounding the spin-off franchise from the start. Besides Rowling’s attacks on the trans community, Ezra Miller also had his own scandalous escapades. The actor portrayed Credence Barebone in the 2016 fantastic beasts and where to find them.
Then there’s Johnny Depp and his lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. The Pirates of the Caribbean The actor was replaced by Mads Mikkelsen as Gellert Grindelwald. Apparently the Hannibal star wants to consult Depp after the immediate replacement and hopes he will return to take over the role.
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On the other hand, Eddie Redmayne, who plays Newt Scamander, says he has no say in the future of the franchise. The actor said IndieWire“It’s more of a question for JK Rowling and David Yates and Warners, but I don’t know, I’m afraid. I can’t add anything to that. I love playing Newt, he’s a lovely man.”
At the moment there are no discussions regarding Harry Potter Where fantastic beasts works in development.
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