Home Alone and Harry Potter Director Fired from Fantastic Four Over Criticism
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Chris Columbus, known for directing 'Home Alone' and the first two 'Harry Potter' films, was fired from the 2005 'Fantastic Four' movie after criticizing its concept art and expressing strong opinions, which the studio reportedly found too opinionated. This experience, along with his disinterest in modern superhero films, marked a turning point in his career regarding the genre.