A new Harry Potter TV series is officially in the works.
During the Warner Bros. Discovery presentation in April 2023, the network revealed they were moving forward with a TV reboot of J.K. Rowling’s iconic novels for their streaming service, Max, with a the “decade-long series” that will feature a whole new cast.
Rowling, who will be an executive producer, added in a statement at the time: “Max’s commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me, and I’m looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long form television series.”
Despite her success with the franchise, Rowling has found herself in hot water over the years due to her transphobic comments. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint — who portrayed Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively, in all eight Potter films — have spoken out against her remarks.
Amid the controversy, Rowling did not participate with the cast in the Harry Potter 20th anniversary reunion special, which premiered on Max in 2022. However, she was featured in archival footage from 2019.
Keep scrolling to learn more about the Harry Potter TV show:
When Will the New ‘Harry Potter’ TV Show Be Released?
The show is set to hit HBO Max in 2026, the Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced on February 23, 2024, per Variety.
The highly anticipated series is expected to span seven seasons, following each book from J.K. Rowling’s fantasy book series.
Where Will the ‘Harry Potter’ TV Reboot Air?
While it was initially announced as a program for the Warner Bros. Discovery streaming platform Max, the studio has since decided that the Potter TV series will be an HBO original. The show is still expected to stream on Max.
What Is the ‘Harry Potter’ Show Going to Be About?
The TV adaptation will follow Rowling’s seven Harry Potter novels, and the show will be filmed over a decade.
Is Anyone from the ‘Harry Potter’ Movies Returning?
HBO revealed that the TV show will feature a new cast for the iconic characters and no one from the film franchise has announced their involvement.
In July 2023, Radcliffe revealed he was “very excited” to pass the torch to the next Harry Potter and didn’t have plans to be involved in the new series.
“My understanding is that they’re trying to very much start fresh and I’m sure whoever is making them will want to make their own mark on it and probably not want to have to figure out how to get old Harry to cameo in this somewhere,” he told ComicBook.com at the time. “So I’m definitely not seeking it out in any way. But I do wish them, obviously, all the luck in the world.”
Is J.K. Rowling Involved With the ‘Harry Potter’ Series?
Rowling will serve as an executive producer for the series despite her controversial transphobic comments over the years.
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