Streaming platform Max will be the home for the upcoming Harry Potter new series. Warner Bros. Discovery announced on April 12 that the TV show will adapt one of the Harry Potter books each season with an entirely new cast. But we will never forget our original golden trio: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint of! Well, unfortunately, author JK Rowling who has been vocal about transgender issues will be an executive producer.
Your Hogwarts letter is here.
— HBO Max (@hbomax) April 12, 2023
Max has ordered the first ever #HarryPotter scripted television series, a faithful adaptation of the iconic books. #StreamOnMax pic.twitter.com/3CgEHLYhch
The announcement was made during the launch of Warner Bros. Discovery’s debut streaming platform in Los Angeles. "Max's commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me, and I'm looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long-form television series," Rowling said in a statement.
During the press conference, Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO & Max Content,
The official logo for the live-action ‘HARRY POTTER’ series.
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 12, 2023
The decade-long adaption will feature an all-new cast. pic.twitter.com/i1xPvhew9k
There has yet to be a given timeline for the filming of the show, but the official logo of the new Harry Potter series has been revealed. The news garnered a mishmash of reactions from fans and netizens.
we don't need harry potter reboot
— fran multi 💫🕷️🕸️ (@hpspideywayne) April 12, 2023
they're the golden trio ✨ pic.twitter.com/lIdc9EKriT
quick reminder: if you support the hbo harry potter reboot you're actively supporting jkr racism, antimsemitism and transphobia, and kaz brekker would most definitely hate your guts!! pic.twitter.com/6PxAbVzWv6
— sophie (@sophieslifeboat) April 13, 2023
+ After all this time?
— Mr.Black (@MrBlack1959) April 14, 2023
- Always.#harrypotter pic.twitter.com/F1dY8Z6m2q
The Max streaming service, which combines the platforms HBO Max and Discovery Plus, will be available in the United States from May 23.
