Ain't it cool news has run an article concerning the rumor that
Jean-Pierre Jeunet is in talks to direct OotP.
Quote:
"'Jeunet told us he had today to met Warner's officals to talk about' a little boy who learns magic and flies on a broom" But of course, he said he wasn't interested in it, and had no idea about his next movie.
"Jeunet was here last night,( I live in nantes, the greatest french city!) it was a premiere, and we asked him about his plans. he said he didn't have any ideas for a next movie, but he added that he had a
meeting today with american executives about a movie with, and that's what he said: "a little wizard with his broom". Given that his latest movie is a Warner movie, it is not hard to guess who he was talking about."
His credits include the BAFTA winning film, 'Amelie'.
UPDATE:
Variety are now also reporting that WB have approached Jean-Pierre about directing OotP:
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The helmer also is mulling what film project to tackle next. Warners has been sounding him out about the next "Harry Potter" pic, Jeunet said, but it is hard to think clearly with "A Very Long Engagement" (his most recent film) still in his system.
"Making a film is like a love affair," said the helmer. "I'm not capable of moving straight on from one to the next."
Source:
The Leaky Cauldron.