Original “Harry Potter” director Chris Columbus said in an interview with People magazine that remaking J.K. Rowling’s iconic book series as a television series for HBO is “a spectacular idea because there’s a certain restriction when you’re making a film.

Original Harry Potter helmer Chris Columbus is praising HBO's forthcoming television reboot, calling it a 'spectacular idea.'

Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus has called the incoming HBO reboot series a "spectacular idea" as it has the potential to better recreate the books.

Chris Columbus, who directed the first two installments of the Harry Potter film franchise, has voiced his support for HBO’s upcoming TV reboot. In an interview with People, the filmmaker called the project “a spectacular idea” since it won’t be weighed down by the same time restrictions movies are.

The filmmaker, 66, spoke with PEOPLE exclusively at the Los Angeles premiere of Nosferatu, where he reacted to the news that Harry Potter is being adapted into a television series for HBO, following a successful string of films — two of which Columbus directed.

HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV reboot has sparked conversations and interest among fans, and now it’s receiving high praise from someone who has played in the wizarding world sandbox, original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus .

Chris Columbus, director of the first two Harry Potter movies, supported the idea of the upcoming HBO series reboot

Chris Columbus, director of the first two Harry Potter films, expressed strong support for the upcoming HBO series reboot. He highlighted the advantages of the TV format, allowing for more in-depth storytelling compared to the constraints of the original films.

I think it’s a spectacular idea, because there’s a certain restriction when you’re making a film,” Columbus said. He went on to explain that a series offers the opportunity to explore more plot points in the book that couldn’t be shown in the films.