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| Harry Potter | |
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| Based on | Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
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| Production companies | Warner Bros. Television Brontë Film |
| Original release | |
| Network | Max |
Harry Potter is an upcoming British fantasy television series for the streaming service Max, based on the Harry Potter novel series by J. K. Rowling. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Brontë Film.
Harry Potter is scheduled to premiere on Max in 2026.
Production[edit]
Following the release of the Harry Potter film series (2001-2011), an opinion writer at The Hollywood Reporter in November 2018 opined that it was an appropriate opportunity for an animated television series adaptation at the time.[1] By January 2021, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that a Harry Potter series was in early development and that HBO Max executives were looking for potential writers.[2] However, HBO Max and Warner Bros. released a statement saying that "There are no Harry Potter series in development at the studio or on the streaming platform".[3][4] By May 2022, reports circulated about the announced meeting between Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav and J. K. Rowling in their discussion for future HBO Max projects set within the Wizarding World franchise.[5][6][7]
In December 2022, it was reported that Warner Bros. Television CEO Channing Dungey shared plans to expand the Wizarding World franchise.[8] In April 2023, at a Warner Bros. investors meeting, it was announced that a series was in development. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav revealed plans for the series during a presentation for the new streaming service Max, the successor to HBO Max. The series would be developed over a decade and each season would be faithful to the series.[9] A search for a showrunner was underway, while David Heyman was in talks to executive produce, after serving as a producer of the Harry Potter film series. The first season is expected to cover the entirety of the first book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997).[10] After Rowling was confirmed to be an executive producer on the series, this caused backlash due to the controversy she previously attracted over her views on transgender issues, but HBO and HBO Max chairman and CEO Casey Bloys said she would not be dismissed.[11] Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts also serve as executive producers on the series.[9]
In October 2023, David Yates confirmed he is not interested in working on the production of the show.[12] According to Deadline, In January 2024, Martha Hillier, who was an executive producer on Netflix and BBC fantasy television series The Last Kingdom (2015–2022); Kathleen Jordan, creator of the Netflix series Teenage Bounty Hunters (2020); Tom Moran, who created the Amazon Prime Video series The Devil's Hour; and Michael Lesslie, who wrote The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023), were brought on as writers for the new series.[13] Deadline Hollywood stated that by February 2024, there was a shortlist of three candidates to be the series' creative leader, including Succession writer Francesca Gardiner.[14]
Release[edit]
The series will be released on Max and is expected to debut in 2026.[15][16]
References[edit]
- ^ Bahr, Robyn (27 November 2018). "Critic's Notebook: It's Time for an Animated Harry Potter Television Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 23 July 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley; Goldberg, Lesley (25 January 2021). "'Harry Potter' Live-Action TV Series in Early Development at HBO Max (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ Otterson, Joe; Otterson, Joe (25 January 2021). "'Harry Potter' TV Series in Early Development at HBO Max". Variety. Archived from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "Warner Bros. Denies 'Harry Potter' TV Series Is Actually Happening". Movieweb. 25 January 2021. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ Jones, Mike (18 May 2022). "New WB CEO Reportedly Meeting With JK Rowling About More Harry Potter". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on 19 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ Anderson, Jenna (18 May 2022). "Warner Bros. Discovery Exec Reportedly Meeting With Harry Potter Creator Soon to Develop New Content". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ Williams, Mike (18 May 2022). "New Warner Bros. CEO Is Doubling Down on Harry Potter". IGN. Archived from the original on 21 July 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ Eclarinal, Aeron Mer (30 November 2022). "Harry Potter TV Spin-off Gets Promising Updates from Warner Bros". The Direct. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (12 April 2023). "'Harry Potter' Series A Go With J.K. Rowling Executive Producing, Set For 10-Year Run On Max". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ White, Peter (12 April 2023). "'Harry Potter' Series Starts Search For Showrunner". Deadline. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique; Vary, Adam B. (12 April 2023). "HBO Chief Addresses J.K. Rowling Involvement in 'Harry Potter' Series". Variety. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ "Director David Yates Shuts Door on Harry Potter TV Series Return: "I Feel I've Left It" (Exclusive)". TV Shows. Archived from the original on 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ Tapp, Tom (19 January 2024). "'Harry Potter' TV Series On Max: Everything We Know About The Cast, Release Date, What J.K. Rowling Says & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 22 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (1 February 2024). "'Harry Potter' Series Narrows Writer Search With 'Succession's Francesca Gardiner Entering the Fray". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (12 April 2023). "Harry Potter TV Series is Officially Happening at Max". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (February 23, 2024). "Harry Potter TV Series Targeted for 2026 Premiere on Max, J.K. Rowling Recently Met With Studio Execs to Discuss Show". Variety. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
