Chris Columbus has absolutely zero desire to be involved in HBO’s all-star small-screen “Harry Potter” reboot. The filmmaker - arguably best known for launching the mega hit franchise more than 20 years ago having directed the first two “Harry Potter” features and produced the third - claims he’s long since graduated from Hogwarts.

The director also explained why he isn't interested in returning for the upcoming television adaptation. Harry Potter director Christopher Columbus is sharing his thoughts on the franchise’s controversial author,

The director of the first two 'Harry Potter' films shared his honest take on the controversial author and the upcoming HBO adaptation.

Martin joked that he needed to "do some basic security checks" when a fan tried to propose at his show in London.

Coldplay’s run of Wembley Stadium shows got off to a magical start on August 22, when a couple’s proposal was caught on camera, and Chris Martin serenaded them with an improvised song. Footage captured by Manoel Farhad shows a man holding a sign reading,