HBO plans to reintroduce Harry Potter in a feature-length episodic format. The series follows Harry’s journey from discovering he is a wizard to his battle with Lord Voldemort. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod, known for his work on Succession, will lead the project. This show takes the story back to its origins while expanding on the existing story.
Storyline, creative team
Each book in the Harry Potter series serves as the basis for an entire season. The creative team aims to honor the legacy of the films and books without changing key elements. This series provides deeper insight into characters who had limited screen time in movies. This includes exploring the lives of lesser-known Hogwarts staff and students.
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Harry Potter author JK Rowling will serve as executive producer. She has been involved in team selection for the series. Her controversial social media comments regarding transgender and non-binary individuals have sparked debate, but HBO confirmed that they have not affected their collaboration with her.
cast
Casting for the lead roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione is underway. Approximately 32,000 young actors from Ireland and the UK auditioned. Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod are reviewing the tapes and plan to finalize the finalists by January. Prominent actors are being considered for key roles, but no formal decisions have been made.
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Shooting in progress
Filming is expected to begin in summer 2025 at Leavesden Studios, where the original film was filmed. HBO plans to premiere the series on Max in 2026.
FAQ
When will the HBO “Harry Potter” series be released?
The series is scheduled to begin filming in 2025 and debut on Max in 2026.
Will there be new content in the series beyond the books and movies?
Yes, it explores deeper character arcs and focuses on minor characters and subplots.
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