Exclusive: Harry Potter TV Series Release Date Announced!

HBO Max has stated they will make a new Harry Potter TV series with scripts. The series will be based on the first Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. It will be a new story in the Wizarding World.

The news comes after it was announced that the most extensive streaming service in the US, HBO Max, will soon change its name to Max and that the new Harry Potter TV show will be a Max Original when it comes out in the US. Fans of Harry Potter worldwide aren’t out of luck, though. HBO has said that the series will soon be available in other countries.

Fans of Harry Potter have loved magical details, well-known characters, and exciting places for more than 25 years. The new movie will have all of these things. Each season will be faithful to the original books and introduce ‘The Boy Who Lived’ and his amazing travels to new audiences worldwide.

In 2001, the first Harry Potter book was turned into a movie. This led to the 8-film series that Harry Potter fans still love today.

Your Hogwarts letter is here.

Max has ordered the first ever #HarryPotter scripted television series, a faithful adaptation of the iconic books. #StreamOnMax pic.twitter.com/3CgEHLYhch

— HBO Max (@hbomax) April 12, 2023

Casey Bloys, the chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content, told Wizarding World that Harry Potter is a “cultural phenomenon.”

He said, “We’re thrilled to give people a chance to learn about Hogwarts in a new way. Harry Potter is a massive part of the culture, and it’s clear that people will always love and want to know more about the Wizarding World with the help of Warner Bros.

“This new Max Original series will go deep into each of J.K. Rowling’s famous books, which fans have enjoyed for a long time.”

But the series news has been met with mixed reactions on Twitter. One fan wrote,

“HBO Max is coming out with a Harry Potter series and I legit just started screaming.”

An opposing fan said: “The films are great as they are. Please don’t do this”.

But when will it come out and will the actors from the movie be in the TV series? Here’s all the information you need.

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When Will The Harry Potter Series Be Released?

The TV show hasn’t been given a release date yet. The show is expected to air in 2025 or 2026. Since Warner Bros. Discovery is significantly changing its streaming service, even renaming it from HBO Max to just Max, the company likely wants Harry Potter wizarding on the platform as soon as possible. The same goes for J.K. Rowling, whose production company’s earnings dropped by 74% last year.

What Is The Harry Potter TV Series About?

Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO & Max Content, said about the project, “This new Max Original series will go deep into each of the classic books that fans have loved for years.” He also promised fans that it would be “a faithful adaptation.”

Early rumors said each show season would be based on one of the seven Harry Potter books. However, Bloys said that the project would run for “10 consecutive years,” which contradicts the idea that each season would be based on one book. For those who think Fantastic Beasts could be used to make 10 seasons over 10 years, WBD said during the reveal that FB would not be a part of the series.

No matter what happens, Bloys promised that when the company starts its new Harry Potter story, “We do so with the full care and craft of this franchise.”

Who Plays The Lead Roles In The Harry Potter Television Series? Are Any Of The Initial Cast Members Of Harry Potter Returning?

New people will play the main characters, but it’s unclear whether anyone has been cast yet. Right now, Max’s search is all about finding a director.

“We have tried to keep our cards close to our chest,” Bloys said. “We haven’t approached any agencies yet. We have been thinking about people on the inside, but we haven’t wanted to go out into the world. Now that everyone knows, we’ll start going to business.”

Never say never when it comes to Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, or Rupert Grint returning to the movies. It would be great for the show’s public relations, and even though new actors will be cast in the central parts, there are always flashforwards or the popular multiverse plot device that could make room for more familiar faces in the show.

How Long Has This Been In The Works?

A couple of years ago, Max and its parent company, WarnerMedia, started looking into making a Harry Potter TV show. At the time, Warner Bros. put Kids, Young Adult, and Classics head Tom Ascheim in charge of the Wizarding World and Potter franchises. These include theme parks, tours, and the $9.1 billion-grossing theatrical library of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts titles. Under this plan, Ascheim became WarnerMedia’s primary point of contact with Rowling and her agents, and preliminary talks about a Max series began.

When the Discovery deal was done a year ago, that unit was broken up and Ascheim left the company. The Harry Potter IP, on the other hand, has become even more critical since the merger.

David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, has often said he is focused on franchises, with the Harry Potter IP as a top concern. He has also discussed how the series is essential to him and his family.

“My wife and I read each of our three kids the Harry Potter books,” Zaslav said, going off-script during the Max reveal. “It’s really moving that people can watch Harry Potter on HBO for ten years. I mean, it’s really something.”

Will J.K. Rowling Appear In The Upcoming Harry Potter Television Series?

The biggest problem on the way to the big screen was getting J.K. Rowling to sign a deal to be part of the series. The author has creative power over any use of her work. Now, that deal is set in stone.

Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts are executive producing. David Heyman, who made the movies, is in talks to make more of them. Rowling’s company, Bront Film and TV, works with Warner Bros. Television to make the show. Rowling and her writing agent, Neil Blair, set up Bront Film and TV in 2012.

“Max’s commitment to keeping the integrity of my books is important to me,” Rowling said. “I’m looking forward to being a part of this new adaptation, which will have depth and detail that can only be found in a long-form television series.”

Since Warners started its streaming service, the plan has always been to use streaming to make the most of its biggest franchises. After Warner Bros. and Discovery merged last year, David Zaslav took over as head of Warner Bros. Discovery. He met with Rowling several times in the UK. He has even spoken up in defense of the author, who has been at the center of a long-running controversy because of what she has said about transgender problems. When asked about the live-streamed event about these issues, Bloys refused to answer.

He said, “No, I don’t think this is the place to discuss that.” “That’s a very nuanced and complicated online discussion, and we won’t join it.”

“Our top priority is what’s on the screen,” Bloys said next. “It’s clear that the Harry Potter story is full of good messages about love and accepting yourself. What’s on the screen is what we care most about.”

Bloys said, “[Rowling] will be involved.” This means that Rowling will be a part of the series. She is one of the show’s top producers. Her thoughts will be helpful about that.”

He clarified that WBD didn’t need Rowling for the whole project.

“The TV show is new, which makes us happy. But keep in mind that we’ve been selling Potter products for 20 years. This is not a unique choice for us; we’ve been in the Potter business for a long time.

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