Entertainment: Starting as a Succubus, Taking Hollywood by Storm Chapter 326 - 332: Harry Potter Premiere

Inside the theater, the lights dimd, and the big screen lit up.

The long-awaited live-action Harry Potter movie had finally begun.

However, Jennifer Aniston, sitting in the darkness, seed distracted. Martin's earlier words still echoed in her mind:

"Replace him. Tom Shadyac's style only works with Jim Carrey. Since we're not planning to cast Jim Carrey, why keep him around?"

"But we don't have a better director lined up. We wanted to approach Columbus, but he's tied up with your Harry Potter series under a three-film contract and doesn't have ti for other projects."

Martin had paused to think, then suddenly said, "What if I direct it?"

Jennifer recalled her reaction vividly—it must have been a look of utter shock, perhaps even disbelief.

Martin: a genius writer, composer, singer, actor, and screenwriter, but she had never heard of him possessing any directing skills.

Then again, Jennifer rembered the detailed storyboards Martin had drawn that were once leaked to the dia. With a competent assistant director, perhaps letting Martin direct wasn't entirely implausible...

Jennifer sank deeper into thought, and the more she considered it, the more feasible Martin's seemingly absurd suggestion appeared.

Moreover, having Martin as the director would add another major selling point for the film.

Having seemingly made up her mind, Jennifer stopped overthinking and turned her attention to the big screen, soon becoming fully imrsed in the story.

As the first installnt of the Harry Potter series, Warner Bros. and yers Pictures had brought in Chris Columbus, Hollywood's master of family-friendly films, to direct.

Columbus did not disappoint, successfully bringing Martin's magical world to life on the big screen.

In the original tiline, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone beca one of Hollywood's most successful franchise openers, with Columbus playing a critical role.

Throughout the screening, children in the audience laughed, gasped, and squealed with delight.

Columbus expertly created an imrsive atmosphere, balancing the film's predominantly dark and eerie tone with warm orange lighting, cozy firelight, and occasional blue skies, white clouds, and green adows. These touches lightened the tension, ensuring young viewers could enjoy the movie without feeling overwheld.

The film's story was intentionally tailored to a younger audience: an abused boy discovering he's a wizard, embarking on an adventure without significant setbacks, and basking in the glow of personal heroism—elents kids love.

At the sa ti, the movie appealed to adults, making it a truly all-ages experience. Unlike the later installnts that leaned toward darker, more adult thes, this first film struck a perfect balance.

When the film ended, Martin led so of the cast and crew onto the stage.

He had another role to play tonight: the event's host.

"Hey, everyone! Did you enjoy the movie?" Martin asked, imdiately energizing the crowd.

"Yes!" a group of children shouted excitedly.

"Great! When you go ho, make sure to recomnd it to your friends, classmates, neighbors—tell them exactly what you just said!"

The adults laughed.

"We will!" the children responded earnestly, taking Martin's joke seriously.

Martin continued, "Alright, let introduce the creators of this movie. As you know, because London also hosted a premiere, the Golden Trio couldn't make it to Los Angeles."

"Ohhh..." A collective sound of disappointnt rose from the audience.

Martin smiled. "But don't be upset! Yes, the Golden Trio isn't here, but the person who created them is standing right here. Do I need to introduce myself?"

"No!"

"Are you sure? Then who am I?"

"Martin yers!"

"Who?"

Martin cupped his ear dramatically and leaned toward the audience.

"Martin yers!"

"Who? Louder!"

"Martin yers!"

The crowd erupted, their voices so loud it seed they might bring the roof down.

Tobey Maguire chuckled from the audience. "Martin is perfect for events like this. He could have a successful career as a host."

"This guy just loves the spotlight," Leonardo DiCaprio remarked.

"True!" Tobey laughed.

Jennifer Aniston, anwhile, couldn't help but think, Martin really has a knack for cody. He's always been great at lightening the mood and engaging people.

Thanks to Martin's lively hosting, the Los Angeles premiere of Harry Potter ended on a high note.

Across the Atlantic in London, the premiere was equally successful.

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson received the loudest cheers and applause.

The three young actors were visibly excited, beginning to grasp the reality of their rise to stardom.

The next day, reviews for Harry Potter began pouring in.

"The magical world created in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone showcases Martin yers' boundless imagination... The film captures the wonders of Harry's journey into the wizarding world." – Los Angeles Tis

"This movie is just the beginning, the first Chapter of the novel. More magical adventures will unfold over the coming years." – New York Daily News

"It's clear that the creators poured their hearts into this film. It's incredibly entertaining, filled with great imagination and talent." – Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"The film effectively retains the magic of the book while replicating its humor and charm." – The Washington Post

"An energetic adventure film, its atmosphere is haunting yet refreshingly unique." -Chicago Sun-Tis

As a side note, due to Martin's blacklisting, Roger Ebert, the renowned old-school critic, had left the Chicago Sun-Tis and entered retirent.

Among all the reviews, The Tis of England offered the most profound insights:

"Harry Potter isn't just a story for children; it explores thes of family, friendship, courage, and responsibility..."

"Beneath the engaging story lies a deeper comntary on societal issues: discrimination between wizards, goblins, house-elves, and Muggles; the fascism embodied by Voldemort and the Death Eaters; education within families versus schools; and the bloodline hierarchies of Muggles, half-bloods, and pure-bloods..."

"It also touches on minority rights, as seen through centaurs, werewolves, house-elves, giants, and Veelas, as well as dia influence, public opinion, and the tension between centralized power and regional autonomy..."