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TIL Monty Python member Terry Gilliam was author J.K Rowling’s first choice to direct the first Harry Potter movie, but was rejected for Chris Columbus. inan interview he said “I was the perfect guy to do Harry Potter… I mean, Chris Columbus’ versions are terrible. Just dull. Pedestrian”

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