Wands on the prepared – Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed {that a} model new sequence primarily based on the story of Harry Potter will likely be coming to Max, HBO’s unique streaming service.
However what will we learn about this new magical present? We’ve carried out the digging, so that you don’t must. You can too examine how all of the Harry Potter movies are coming to Netflix.
Harry Potter Max sequence launch date
If all goes to plan, HBO will launch the Harry Potter sequence in 2026. That’s based on Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav (through The Hollywood Reporter), who met with J.Ok. Rowling to debate the present.
There will likely be over a decade of content material, offering that the present is efficiently renewed yr on yr.
Harry Potter Max sequence forged and crew
No forged members have been confirmed, however the principle golden trio will probably be newcomers, identical to Dan, Rupert and Emma had been.
Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content material mentioned the next on casting: “We haven’t gone out to businesses. We now have our personal inside course of the place we’ve been interested by individuals however we’ve got not wished to exit into the world. Now that the information is on the market… we’ll begin going out to the enterprise.”
HBO is at the moment making an attempt to supply a showrunner, however we do know that J.Ok. Rowling is onboard as an government producer. This information has acquired plenty of backlash because of the creator’s transphobic views. She will likely be joined by Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts.
No former Harry Potter actors have been confirmed to return as of but.
Harry Potter HBO Max plot
Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed that the brand new sequence will dive deep into the unique story coated in all seven books. The present will likely be informed throughout ten years, so could also be greater than seven seasons lengthy, defying the long-standing rumours of getting one season per ebook.
Warner Bros. Discovery
Right here is the official assertion from Warner on the brand new present:
“The tales from every of Rowling’s Harry Potter books will turn out to be a decade-long sequence produced with the identical epic craft, love and care this international franchise is thought for. The sequence will characteristic a brand new forged to steer a brand new era of fandom, filled with the unbelievable element, a lot liked characters and dramatic places that Harry Potter followers have liked for over twenty-five years.
“Every season will likely be genuine to the unique books and produce Harry Potter and these unbelievable adventures to new audiences world wide, whereas the unique, traditional and beloved movies will stay on the core of the franchise and accessible to look at globally.”
Which means followers might anticipate to see characters and plot factors that weren’t explored within the movies, equivalent to Peeves, S.P.E.W and the Marauders backstory.
Methods to watch the brand new Harry Potter sequence
The present is being developed for Max, HBO’s streaming service that’s accessible within the US, in addition to Latin America and components of Europe. In America, costs begin from $9.99 monthly for ad-supported content material.
There isn’t any Max right here within the UK – most reveals are syndicated on Sky and Now. Nevertheless, by the point this present releases, Max might have expanded internationally. Both means, we’d anticipate a UK launch to be on the playing cards, contemplating the British heritage of this franchise.
