Everything we already know about the new Harry Potter series

During a recent press chat (via THR), the CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group, Channing Dungeystated that the new series inspired by the Harry Potter universe will delve even deeper into the plots presented in the books, following a slightly different path from the films.

“There’s not much to talk about at this point. We’ve got our fantastic writing team in place and they’re doing what they need to do,” explained Dungey. “And casting calls have opened in the UK and Ireland, so the process is moving forward. It’s going really well. It’s an unbelievable dream, honestly, and as someone who’s a huge fan of books, the opportunity to explore them maybe a little more deeply than you can in just a two-hour movie, this is it. the reason we’re on this journey.”

Since the confirmation of the series’ production in 2023, many fans have been eagerly awaiting every news related to the series. With that in mind, RECREIO separated everything we know about the new “Harry Potter” series so you can stay up to date. Check it out!

Cast

The new project will feature an unprecedented cast. Currently, the team responsible has already started the search for the child stars who will give life to the famous Golden Trio, composed of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, with auditions being held in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

About the casting process, Channing Dungey explained in an interview with Variety that the hardest part is “the first two books, where the children are younger, around 11 or 12 years old”. So far, no actor has been cast in the roles.

Furthermore, another big question among fans is whether the series will feature the presence of some names from the films’ original cast. For now, no participation is confirmed. Gary OldmanSirius’ interpreter, for example, did not rule out the possibility of returning to play the character at some opportunity during an interview with IndieWire on the Emmy 2024 red carpet, in addition to also considering that he would accept playing another character.

“I love Sirius. He didn’t appear enough, he just appeared and passed through the veil (…) I would bet that they will cast a completely new cast. Maybe in a few years, I can play Dumbledore.”

On the other hand, Daniel RadcliffeHarry Potter, stated in a statement to E!News that he has no interest in bringing the most famous wizard in the world to life again.

“I don’t think so. I think they (Max) very wisely want a break (with the films). And I don’t know if it would work if we were part of that. I’m going to be political about this and not deal in hypotheticals.”

Participation by JK Rowling

Despite his recent controversies due to numerous transphobic comments, JK Rowling his participation was confirmed as soon as the series was announced. During a press event in 2023, the head of Warner Bros. Discovery, David Zaslavstated that the author should work as a producer.

Furthermore, Zaslav He was also responsible for meeting personally with the writer to bring the world of magic back to the screen.

“Max’s commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me, and I look forward to being part of this new adaptation that will allow for a degree of depth and detail only provided by a long-running television series,” Rowling said in a statement (via Deadline).

Release date

As reported by Variety, David Zaslav confirmed that the first season of the “Harry Potter” series should reach Max in 2026. On the other hand, according to Deadline, Casey BloysCEO and president of HBO and Max Content, points out that the series will only arrive at the end of 2026, or beginning of 2027. So far, production continues with no exact premiere date announced.