I read at the IMDB listing for HPPS/SS that they'd originally asked Spielberg to direct HP, but when he couldn't cast Haley Joel Osmond as Harry, he declined. I agree that Haley is a talented young actor, but I seriously doubt I could have seen him as Harry. He's just too...... dark, if you take my meaning? Shelagh happy that Young Mr. Radcliffe got the part