The TV Series 'HARRY POTTER' Will Air on HBO in 2026, Here’s the New Concept That Will Be Presented

Kapanlagi.com - Warner Bros. Discovery officially announced that the TV series HARRY POTTER will air on HBO in 2026. This series will be a remake of the seven books by J.K. Rowling and is promised to be more detailed compared to the previous films. This announcement immediately caught the attention of fans who are curious about how this new version will differ from the big-screen adaptations.

With this project, HBO aims to present a richer and deeper story of HARRY POTTER. The series is projected to have a runtime of up to 10 years, indicating that each season could cover more than one book. Nevertheless, there are still many questions about how HBO will package this legendary story into a long-format series.

Production of the series is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2025, with the casting process currently underway. Several prominent actors have been linked to key roles, including John Lithgow, who is rumored to play Albus Dumbledore. Additionally, HBO plans to bring in an experienced creative team to ensure that the series has high production quality.

1. A More Detailed Concept of the HARRY POTTER TV Series

HBO assures that this series adaptation will be more faithful to the books compared to the previous films. Each season will delve deeper into story elements that were not heavily highlighted in the films, including minor characters and more complex subplots.

HBO & Max Content CEO, Casey Bloys, stated that this series will be an "even more faithful adaptation" and will showcase many details that were previously overlooked. With a longer runtime, fans are expected to enjoy the story of HARRY POTTER in a more complete and in-depth manner.

2. Release Schedule and Production Process

The Harry Potter series is coming to HBO. (credit:instagram.com/harrypotter)

The Harry Potter series is scheduled to begin filming in the summer of 2025 at Leavesden Studios, England. The production team has started searching for actors, particularly for the main roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, who will be played by new actors aged 9 to 11 years.

With the production process underway, HBO estimates that the series will premiere in late 2026 or early 2027. This estimate refers to the large scale of production that requires a long time for visual effects and sets resembling the magical world of Hogwarts.

3. The Actors and Production Team Involved

John Lithgow is reported to play Albus Dumbledore, replacing Richard Harris and Michael Gambon from the film versions. In addition, several big names are also linked to key roles, such as Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.

Meanwhile, Francesca Gardiner, who was previously involved in the series Succession, is trusted as the showrunner and lead writer. Mark Mylod, director of GAME OF THRONES and SUCCESSION, will direct several episodes while also serving as an executive producer.

4. More Modern Visual Effects and Production Design

HBO is collaborating with Framestore, the visual effects studio that also worked on the HARRY POTTER films, to bring the magical world to life with the latest technology. Visual effects will be a key element in this series to create a more immersive experience for viewers.

Additionally, Oscar-winning costume designer Holly Waddington has joined the project to provide a fresh visual look while remaining true to the iconic elements of the Harry Potter magical world. With an experienced creative team, HBO is committed to delivering production quality on par with GAME OF THRONES.

5. Fan Response and Hopes for This Series

Since the announcement of this project, fans of HARRY POTTER have given a variety of reactions. Some are excited because this series offers the opportunity to explore in greater depth the story details that were not included in the films.

However, there are also skeptics regarding HBO's decision to re-adapt a story that is already associated with the previous film cast. Nevertheless, with HBO's promise to provide a more faithful adaptation of the book, this series is expected to bring a new experience for both old and new generations of HARRY POTTER fans.

What do KLOvers think about this? Come on, write in the comments section! If not now, when?

(kpl/vna)