New Harry Potter TV Coming to HBO Max, Cartoon Network, TBS
Plans Include Interactive TV Quiz, New Adaptation of Original Books
Warner Bros. TV Group chairman Channing Dungey says show is still a “priority.”
The Harry Potter series—which began as seven fantasy novels by author J. K. Rowling—shares how a young wizard and his friends at a wizard school handle the threat of a dark wizard who intends to overthrow the Ministry of Magic, and rule over all wizards and Muggles (non-magical people). In the twenty years after actor Daniel Radcliffe first portrayed the boy wizard in the screen adaptation Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the franchise has exploded from books and movies to include a Broadway play, theme park rides, videogames, retail stores—and now an upcoming TV show.
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January 2024 UPDATE:
Warner Bros. recently told Variety that the upcoming Harry Potter and/or Wizarding World TV series for the streaming channe; Max continues to be a “high priority.” They still plan to devote each season of the show to one book from the original print series. Warner Bros. TV Group chairman Channing Dungey told the magazine:
“We’re in conversations with a number of different writers to figure out who’s going to be the person to lead that franchise for us. The first step for us is figuring out who this showrunner is going to be and once we get that locked down, then we can start having those [casting] conversations. The tricky part is the first two books, where the kids are on the younger end, around 11 or 12.”
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Previously reported:
The first film of the series came out on Nov. 16, 2001—and five nights of TV specials are planned to mark the anniversary on HBO Max, Cartoon Network, and TBS. A special will challenge Potter fans on their knowledge of the Wizarding World. The show will comprise four, one-hour challenges and viewers will be able to play along at home.
Meanwhile, a live-action Harry Potter’ TV series is in early development at HBO Max. While fans of the beloved film series feel this unnecessary, readers of the original books know there is so much more to the story. A multi-episode series would have more room to unpack the adaptation, giving the time for details (plus characters and entire subplots) that were left out of the films.
There would also be the opportunity to flesh out stories previously only alluded to, such as the adventures of the Marauders.
ABOUT HARRY POTTER
The Harry Potter series is comprised of seven fantasy novels by British author J. K. Rowling. The stories detail the adventures of young wizard Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. They are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The main story arc concerns Harry's struggle against a dark wizard named Lord Voldemort, who intends to become immortal, overthrow the wizard governing body known as the Ministry of Magic, and subjugate all wizards and Muggles (non-magical people).
Harry Potter complete book series
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Philosopher’s Stone (1997)
Chamber of Secrets (1998)
Prisoner of Azkaban (1999)
Goblet of Fire (2000)
Order of the Phoenix (2003)
Half-Blood Prince (2005)
Deathly Hallows (2007)
The best-selling book series in history, the Harry Potter books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, and been translated into eighty languages. The last four books set consecutive records as the fastest-selling books in history, with the final instalment selling some eleven million copies in the U.S. within 24 hours of its release.
A play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, based on a story co-written by Rowling, premiered in London on 30 July 2016,
The original seven books were adapted into eight Harry Potter movies, now the third highest-grossing film series of all time. In 2016, the total value of the Harry Potter franchise was estimated at $25 billion, making Harry Potter one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.
The Harry Potter franchise has expanded to include a travelling exhibition that premiered in Chicago in 2009; a studio tour in London that opened in 2012; a digital platform where J. K. Rowling updates the series with new information; and a series of spin-off films that kicked off with 2016’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Most recently, themed attractions, collectively known as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, have been built at several amusement parks around the world.
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