The HBO original series based on the Harry Potter saga officially goes into production. Billed as a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's novels, this ambitious series is being filmed at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, UK, with worldwide broadcast announced for 2027. Francesca Gardiner(His Dark Materials) is showrunner, accompanied by Mark Mylod(Succession), director and executive producer. The project is co-produced by Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television, with the participation of J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts and David Heyman(Heyday Films).
Harry Potter will be broadcast on HBO Max from 2027, including in markets where HBO Max will be launched soon, such as Germany, Italy and the UK.
Synopsis: A faithful retelling of J.K. Rowling's seven novels, focusing on Harry Potter and his adventures at Hogwarts, with a new cast and an in-depth seasonal approach.
After an extensive casting campaign led by Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, HBO has confirmed the three young actors who will play the lead roles:
The creators praised the commitment and talent of the trio, who will bring this new version of the magical universe to life.
The rest of the cast features several familiar faces and new interpretations of iconic characters:
The production has confirmed several additional roles enriching the universe of the Weasley, Malfoy, Dursley families and the Hogwarts students:
HBO has announced on its social networks the casting of the Weasley children, completing the famous siblings:
Each season will correspond to a volume in the saga, allowing in-depth exploration of the storylines and secondary arcs. The aim is to offer a faithful and detailed reading of the novels, with one season for each school year at Hogwarts.
The series benefits from a renowned creative team:
The series aims to appeal to historical fans and new viewers alike, offering a faithful version of the original novels. With a substantial budget and produced in the spirit of the great HBO sagas, it promises to be one of the major television events of 2027.
Scheduled for 2027, the Harry Potter series by HBO offers a faithful retelling of J.K. Rowling's novels, with a new cast, ambitious production and seasonal format. Available on HBO Max in the territories covered by the platform, including France, it promises to be a must-see TV fresco.
This article is based on information available online; we have not yet viewed the film or series mentioned.
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