Some exciting news has emerged that should thrill wizards and muggles alike as theHarry Potterfranchise could soon be coming to the small screen for further magical adventures. The news comes that Warner Bros. is in very early development on a live-action series that will expand on the world of J.K. Rowling’s books andthe popular movies.
The Hollywood Reporterbroke the news of this new series that is said to be in the very early stages. Though HBO Max and Warner Bros. denied anyHarry Potterseries is in the works, THR maintains that their sources confirmed the studio and streaming platform have been meeting with writers and discussing possible directions the series could take. As of now, no talent has been attached to the project and there is no word on whetherthe actors from the film serieswill be included in any way.
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Rumors ofa continuation of theHarry Potterfranchiseand a possible television series has been talked about for quite some time, but this remains the first news of any developments. Given the massive popularity of the franchise, both in terms of books and movies, it is no surprise that Warner Bros. wants to revisit this world. The original franchise ended in 2011 withHarry Potter and the Death Hallows: Part 2and the spin-off series,Fantastic Beast, is set to release its third entry next year.
HBO Max has already lined up some impressive content withtheir controversial release schedule for 2021, but the platform seems to still be looking for those big tentpole projects that will draw fans in. Though theHarry Potterfranchise has been embroiled in controversy lately due tocasting drama inFantastic Beasts 3and continued backlash against J.K. Rowling,Harry Potteris still a property with plenty of appeal around the world.
A television series might seem like a surprising way to revive theHarry Potterseries, but it does seem like a smart move for HBO Max.Game of Thronesproves that mainstream audiences canfall in love with a grand fantasy seriesand shows likeThe Mandalorianand the upcomingLord of the Ringsseries suggest more movie franchises might start embracing the television world.
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