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With HBO’s “Harry Potter” series nearing a production start date, J.K. Rowling has taken to X to give the series her full-blown support. She confirmed that she’s “worked closely with the extremely talented writers” on the show, although she will not be getting any writing credits herself like she has on the “Fantastic Beasts” movies.

“I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO ‘Harry Potter’ series and they are So, So, So Good!” Rowling also posted.

HBO made it clear from the beginning that Rowling would be involved in some capacity with bringing her iconic literary series back to life on screen, this time as a television series, where each book is set to cover one season of TV. Network CEO Casey Bloys previously told reporters that Rowling was “very, very involved in the process” of selecting showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod to lead...

Jason Isaacs, the actor who played Lucius Malfoy in the original Harry Potter movie franchise, made some recent comments about making the movies and how much J.K. Rowling had to do with it. In a podcast appearance, he said the Harry Potter cast had the freedom to improvise and that he didn't even meet the author until years after he took on the role.

Jason Isaacs appeared on the Dinner's on Me podcast with Jesse Tyler Ferguson (via Entertainment Weekly), and the two men spoke about a variety of topics, including Isaacs' recent appearance on White Lotus and his appearance in the Harry Potter franchise. Isaacs starred in five of the eight films, with his first appearance coming in the second movie, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.Lucius was the father of Draco Malfoy, one of Harry Potter's main antagonists early in the franchise.

That first movie, directed by Chris Columbus,...

Some of the dialogue from Jason Isaac's Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter series wasn't in the script - it was made up on the spot by the accomplished actor.

Isaacs got talking about his improvisation skills while in conversation with Jesse Tyler Ferguson for the podcast Dinner's On Me. He said, via Entertainment Weekly, "The thing that was very surprising is how much leeway we had to improvise and change things." He had expected Harry Potter, which was huge business at that point in time, to be a much more tightly run ship.

The White Lotus actor went on, "Jo [J.K. Rowling] recognized they were films and not books, and it's a different medium. She wasn't on set. I didn't meet her for years...and on my very first day, I was improvising lines. My very first shot was walking out of Dumbledore's office from the end of Chamber of Secrets,...

HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series has found its Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

The new adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved book series will be led by Dominic McLaughlin, who will play Harry Potter, Alastair Stout, who will play Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton, who will play Hermione Granger, the network announced on Tuesday. The roles were originally portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, respectively.

“After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione and Ron,” Francesca Gardiner, showrunner and executive producer, and Mark Mylod, director and executive producer, said in a joint statement. “The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen. We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned.

We’ve all been there and ugly-cried over Sirius Black’s death in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, whether while reading the book or while watching the film. Turns out, Gary Oldman, who played the role in the films, was equally heartbroken over his character’s demise within a short span of time.

In a behind-the-scenes moment, Gary Oldman found out he was getting the literary axe, and let’s just say, he did not take it like a Gryffindor. His good friend, David Thewlis, who played Remus Lupin in the films recalled how Oldman expressed his honest rage towards J.K. Rowling after she did our dogfather dirty.

Gary Oldman’s honest reaction after J.K. Rowling did him dirty

Back when the Harry Potter films were at its peak, actors would kill to be a part of the franchise. So naturally, the ones who were already...

This morning, HBO announced four of the series regulars on its upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series adaptation, comprising most of the adult cast for the first season. Those roles are recent Olivier Award-winning actor John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Oscar-nominee Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, “I May Destroy You” star Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and “Cornetto Trilogy” favorite Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.

In addition, recent “Hamlet” performer Luke Thallon will guest star as Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Quirinus Quirrell, while five-time BAFTA-winner Paul Whitehouse will recur on the series as Hogwarts caretaker Argus Filch.

In a joint statement shared with IndieWire, showrunner and executive producer Francesca Gardiner as well as director and executive producer Mark Mylod said, “We’re delighted to have such extraordinary talent onboard, and we can’t wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life.”

Though the new series aims...

Max’s Harry Potter TV series has officially cast four series regulars and two recurring roles, including four actors Deadline previously revealed: John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.

The newly announced cast includes Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch. Whitehouse is the only actor cast thus far to have appeared in any of the original films. He played Sir Cadogan in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

The franchise follows the life of a young wizard, the titular Harry Potter, whose parents died under mysterious circumstances when he was very young. He was forced to live a life of misery and servitude to his aunt and uncle and their awful son before he was freed from his gilded cage when Hagrid extended an invitation that changed his life forever.

After reports that HBO was circling John Lithgow to portray Professor Dumbledore in its upcoming “Harry Potter” series, the actor has confirmed in a new interview that he is indeed taking the role. He expressed his excitement and nervousness at committing to such a role for so many years.

“It came as a total surprise to me. I got the phone call at the Sundance Film Festival for yet another film, and it was not an easy decision, because it’s going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I’m afraid,” Lithgow told the fan site Screen Rant. “But I’m very excited. Some wonderful people are turning their attention back to ‘Harry Potter.'”

Lithgow was asked if he’s prepared to portray Dumbledore for seven seasons worth of television. Lithgow previously starred in six seasons of the sitcom “3rd Rock from the Sun,” which...

It's important to remember the ongoing controversial statements by the creator of the Harry Potter franchise. Cbr supports the hard work of industry professionals on properties fans know and love, and the wider world of Harry Potter that fans have adopted as their own. You can find Cbr's continuing coverage of Rowling here.

Lord Voldemort is a delightfully nasty figure in the Harry Potterstories, offering a deeply captivating opponent for Harry to fight. He is easily one of the greatest villains in the fantasy genre, due to his extremely immoral behavior. His popularity is a major factor behind Harry Potter's continued success, and he continues to be one of the best villains on screen and in popular fiction.

While the movies do an excellent job of portraying why Voldemort should be feared, there are still many of his villainous deeds from the books that never made the films. These moments...

Norwegian actor turned TV writer-director Henriette Steenstrup says she “adooores” “Ted Lasso,” and it’s easy to see why. Her first gig as showrunner “Pørni,” the Viaplay comedy hit, recommissioned by Netflix for Seasons 4-5, displays similar qualities: a rare ability to mix comedy with heart-warming drama, without shying away from serious issues.

With her upcoming shows “Nepobaby” and “Triage,” commissioned by TV2 Norway, the versatile Norwegian talent named one of Variety’s 10 European TV creators to watch in 2022, will stick to her working formula while exploring new settings. “I love mixing genres,” says the star of “Ragnarok” and “Lilyhammer,” ahead of Göteborg’s TV Drama Vision showcase, where she will deliver a talk later this month and serve as jury president of the Nordic Series Script Award.

Currently in development, “Triage” is set in Oslo at a hospital’s ER department, where nurses are forced to make tough decisions,...

From fan theories surrounding the Horcruxes to the mystery of Dumbledore’s past, by now Potterheads have dissected every aspect of J.K. Rowling’s expansive Wizarding World. And yet, fans have got no chill. So today, we’re back again to explore yet another fascinating fan theory, as netizens believe there’s room for speculation surrounding Sirius Black’s hideout.

Gary Oldman as Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix | image: Warner Bros.

With the spotlight shed on Sirius Black’s life on the run following his escape from Azkaban, and his refuge at 12 Grimmauld Place, fans addressed the emotional toll of living at his family home, devoid of people. Therefore, raising questions about why J.K. Rowling ignored his sufferings when they could just let him out using Polyjuice Potion, fans sparked a debate.

Potterheads addressed Sirius Black’s suffering at 12 Grimmauld Place

Ever since Harry...

Sky and Warner Bros. Discovery and their respective counsels said today that they had agreed to a voluntary dismissal of a lawsuit lodged last month that had an upcoming HBO Harry Potter series in the middle. The news was expected after Sky parent Comcast and Wbd announced a new global distribution deal earlier today.

Sky, which operates in the UK, Germany and Italy, sued Wbd in September for acting in bad faith in a five-year output deal with HBO — mainly by not giving it access to enough programming under the contract. Sky was particularly irked by a planned HBO Harry Potter series to launch in 2026 after the output deal was set to expire (in 2025).

The action filed in federal court in the Southern District of New York “is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice against the defendant(s) WarnerMedia Direct, LLC and without costs pursuant to … the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure,...

Harry Potter fans are going to take some convincing over any casting choices for the new HBO TV series based on the novels of J.K. Rowling. With a string of potential names having been thrown into the ring by a recent trawl of the internet’s rumor mill, fans have been reacting to the list, which includes the suggestion that Mark Strong is one of the actors being eyed for the role of Albus Dumbledore, and Brett Goldstein is wanted to play Hagrid. The overall impression is that there are many unhappy with the way things are shaping up.

HBO’s Harry Potter TV show is now looking to arrive in late 2026/early 2027, which should mean that there is plenty of time for the casting process to find the perfect candidates to play roles made famous by the likes of Daniel Radcliffe, Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, and more. However, the...

HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV show is headed back to the movie series’ roots as it prepares to kick off filming in Leavesden.

Production on the TV adaption of J.K. Rowling’s beloved book series is slated to begin this summer at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, where the eight Warner Bros. “Harry Potter” movies were filmed.

More to come …

The post ‘Harry Potter’ TV Show to Start Filming This Summer in Leavesden appeared first on TheWrap.

HBO’s ‘Harry Potter‘ series is off to a good start, with scripts being written, casting opening in the UK and Ireland, and a director already assigned to the project. Here’s everything we know so far about the series set to premiere late 2026 to early 2027.

Welcome to platform 9 and 3 quarters, everyone. The franchise that has thrilled people for decades is returning in the form of a TV show.

The main selling point for the project is that it will be a faithful adaptation of the books and probably restore some characters and scenes that were cut in the original adaptation.

To make sure it’s a proper adaptation, HBO has decided to give JK Rowling more authority on the show’s production, with the bestselling author interviewing “Succession” alums Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod before announcing them as the writer and director.

Imagine this: you’ve crafted a jaw-dropping finale, the kind that leaves viewers clutching their seats, only to find out that your masterpiece might be undone. That’s the wild rollercoaster the writers of The Americans were on. As they teetered on the edge of a gut-wrenching conclusion, they weren’t entirely sure if the impact would stick or if they’d need to pull a last-minute rescue mission.

A still from The Americans | FX Productions

Despite the high stakes and the nail-biting tension, the ending was a gamble—one that left fans on the edge of their seats and the writers wondering if their bold move would fly or flop. Buckle up as we dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of a finale that almost didn’t stick the landing!

The Americans Uncertain Ending That Delivered an Emotional Punch A still from The Americans | FX Productions

“We… didn’t know...

Helena Bonham Carter is a name synonymous with eccentricity, bold outfits, and a penchant for quirky roles. But her personal life, too, has been no less dramatic, filled with its own twists and turns. One particularly colorful chapter began in 1994 when she became romantically involved with Kenneth Branagh on the set of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

Kenneth Branagh & Emma Thompson in Dead Again (1991) | Credit: Paramount Pictures

But wait…this was a classic love triangle. Well, Branagh was still married to Emma Thompson at the time. The affair concluded not only in significant emotional upheaval for the Harry Potter actress but ultimately led to the end of her marriage in 1995.

Thompson, however, being the high road-taker extraordinaire, later stated in a 2013 interview that she’s no longer interested in revisiting old conflicts as she made peace with Bonham Carter long ago.

The Surprising Truth Behind Emma Thompson & Kenneth Branagh’s Split...

Though The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter are distinct fantasy franchises with few similarities, their simultaneous rise to popularity sparked a longstanding debate among fans over which series is superior. While the argument isn’t as intense as it was a decade ago, it remains a significant topic among enthusiasts.

Various celebrities have weighed in on the debate, and in a past interview, Game of Thrones and Star Wars star Emilia Clarke made her stance clear, aligning herself with one side of the discussion.

Unsurprisingly, her comments reignited the debate online, with fans on Reddit discussing her views and the broader impact of both franchises. We’ve decided to dive into this topic and share more details on the story for you.

Though this Reddit thread is quite old, the debate remains fascinating, which is why we’ve decided to explore it further. Here’s a look at...

The world of Harry Potter was born from the books of Jk Rowling. From those books came 8 movies that went on the become a successful franchise worth billions. And from those movies, we got three amazing stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson.

A still if the golden trio from Chris Columbus’ Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone | Credit: Warner Bros.

Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter, Rupert Grint’s Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson’s Hermione Granger are the golden trio of the franchise. But moving away from the books the character of Ron was pretty diminished in the movies. Instead of the Golden trio, Ron became more of a sidekick to Harry and Hermione, than their partner. And fans are still not over this disservice to the character as well as the actor.

The Harry Potter Movies Did Not Do Right By Rupert Grint and Ron Weasley

Ron...

The Oscars’ history of some of the most famous franchises still makes no sense to many fans. Harry Potter never won a single Academy Award despite being a visual extravaganza spread over 8 films. Of the eight, six films were nominated for 12 categories, winning none. Meanwhile, even MCU managed to bag 4 Oscars out of its 27 nominations over the years.

A still from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone | Warner Bros. Pictures

George Lucas’ Star Wars also did not get as much recognition as Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings. In particular, Lucas’ prequel trilogy was snubbed of any Oscars, despite bringing industry-defining technology into filmmaking.

Harry Potter And Other Franchise’s Oscar History Explained Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Warner Bros. | Avengers: Endgame, Marvel Studios| Star Wars,| Lucasfilm Ltd| The Lord of the Rings, Warner Bros.

One X user, @Rothmus, compared the Oscar wins of different franchises, and...

Matt Reeves' The Batman Universe show The Penguin and the Dune Universe's Dune: Prophecy will no longer premiere as Max Originals. Both shows will now debut as HBO Originals, joining Harry Potter, Lanterns, and the It prequel Welcome to Derry, which all made a similar shift last month.

Per Deadline, the shift is part of Warner Bros. Discovery's strategy to rebrand its highest-profile titles into HBO Originals, giving them a linear airing on the premium cable network and a streaming launch. Before The Penguin and Dune: Prophecy decision, the company revealed in June that it was not sure both shows would fall under the rebranding. The Penguin, starring Colin Farrell as the eponymous character, was developed by Lauren LeFranc and produced by Reeves' 6th & Idaho Productions and Dylan Clark Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. The show's events occur shortly after those of The Batman.

Warner Bros. Discovery is putting some of the “premium” back into its premium cable outlet, HBO.

In a branding strategy shift, several tentpole series that had been announced as original shows for streamer Max — including the in-development Harry Potter series and It prequel Welcome to Derry — will become HBO originals instead. The just-ordered Lanterns, based on DC Comics’ Green Lantern, was also first developed for Max but will now originate on HBO.

Those series will of course still stream on Max, as all HBO shows do. But the decision to bring the high-visibility, high-budget shows under the HBO umbrella represents a change in approach to how the two outlets, both headed by Casey Bloys, differentiate their programming.

When Bloys took charge of what was then HBO Max in 2020, the streamer was to be the home of all series based on pre-existing IP from Warner Bros. (in addition to shows like...

Sir Elton John comes out on top of the list by donating a whooping £27 million to charity, which comes out as 5.7 percent of his net worth. The ”Sacrifice” hitmaker recently wrapped his insanely successful farewell tour.

‘Harry Potter’ – Author Jk Rowling Named Britain’s Most Generous Female Celebrity

The giving list is here to tell us which of our favorite celebrities are not afraid to part with millions if it means they see a positive change in their society.

Sir Elton John has been a vocal supporter of HIV/Aids charities for many years. Worth £470million, the musician has been known to back up the charities he supports with money in order to create a bigger impact on the lives of the people benefitting from such charities.

Following Sir Elton John on the list is the formula one champion Sir Lewis Hamilton who donated £11 million of his £350 million to charity.

Fresh off the release of A24’s critically acclaimed movie I Saw the TV Glow, director Jane Schoenbrun has announced their next project this morning. It’s a novel, and it’s coming soon.

Hogarth, an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group, will publish Public Access Afterworld, the debut novel by acclaimed writer and director Jane Schoenbrun, whose most recent film I Saw the TV Glow has received widespread acclaim and is in theaters now.

North American rights were acquired at auction by Hogarth editor in chief David Ebershoff from Bill Clegg of The Clegg Agency.

An epic blend of literary fantasy, coming-of-age, sci fi, and horror, Public Access Afterworld traces the mysterious transmissions of a secret television network known as “Public Access Afterworld” that draws in a wide cast of characters, from two teenage best friends in a suburban New York basement to a housewife during the last...

After directing just two features, the innovative creepypasta horror story “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair” and the acclaimed trans coming-of-age saga “I Saw the TV Glow,” Jane Schoenbrun has established themselves as a singular creative voice. And while all eyes in the indie film world are looking to see what they take on for their next directorial outing, Schoenbrun fans will soon have a chance to experience the auteur’s distinct world-building in a new format.

Hogarth Books, an imprint of Random House Publishing, has acquired the rights to “Public Access Afterworld,” Schoenbrun’s debut novel billed as the conclusion to a trilogy that began with their first two films.

“All of my work so far has been leading up to this,” Schoenbrun said in a statement. “‘Public Access Afterworld’ is the culmination of my so-called ‘screen trilogy’ that I began with ‘World’s Fair’ and ‘TV Glow.

Throughout all of the Harry Potter movies, witches and wizards are focused on as being all-powerful when they master magic, whether they use it for good or evil. However, in the wizarding world, there are many other powerful entities that exist that could match or surpass most witches and wizards in a fight.

Some magical creatures are small, adorable, and peaceful, while others combine majestic looks and movements with overwhelming power and strength. Many are happy to live their lives in peace, but any aggravation or instigation will likely cause them to unleash their power on anyone.

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Thestrals are equal parts beautiful and ominous. Only being...

The Harry Potter TV series is moving forward, with Warner Bros. Discovery now targeting a 2026 debut for the high-profile project.

The date was revealed Friday morning by David Zaslav on the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call.

“We’ve not been shy about our excitement around Harry Potter,” he said, discussing Wbd’s franchise strategy. “The last film was made more than a dozen years ago.”

Zaslav also said that he met just a few weeks ago with Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling in London.

“I was in London a few weeks ago with Casey [HBO and Max chief Casey Bloys] and Channing [Wbd TV chief Channing Dungey] and we spent some real time with J.K. and her team,” he said. “Both sides are thrilled to be reigniting this franchise. Our conversations were great, and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead. We can’t wait to share a decade of new stories with...

Exclusive: Things are heating up at Hogwarts.

The Harry Potter television series is closer to naming its creative leader as Deadline understands that the shortlist is now down to three names.

We hear that Succession writer Francesca Gardiner is now among the finalists to score the job of adapting Jk Rowling’s books for the Max streaming platform. It’s understood that Gardiner is now one of three writers currently being considered to lead Harry and his pals on the small screen.

A decision is expected soon. Max and Warner Bros. Television declined to comment.

Gardiner has emerged after Deadline revealed last month that there were four other writers in contention: Martha Hillier, Kathleen Jordan, Tom Moran and Michael Lesslie. It’s not clear which of these writers are still involved.

Gardiner was a consulting producer on Seasons 3 and 4 of HBO’s Succession. Before working on the Jesse Armstrong creation,...

Title star Jenna Ortega has talked about Wednesday season 2, which will contain ‘a little bit more horror’, she says.

Awards ceremony red carpets are a prime hunting ground for roving entertainment reporters, given that you can reliably collar a celebrity as they’re flustered and in a bit of a rush. Such is the case with Jenna Ortega, who was briefly interviewed by the snappily-named E! at the Emmys earlier this week.

When asked about the second season of Wednesday, the Addams Family spin-off series streamed by Netflix, Ortega said she’d received some scripts, and that “we’re definitely leaning into more horror.”

Elsewhere, Ortega added that the second series will be “bigger,” “more action-packed,” filled with “really good one liners” and that “each episode will probably feel a little bit like a movie, which is nice.”

Indeed it is. Wednesday’s first season, which premiered in November 2022, was...

Harry Potter Dumbledore & Snape Party Hard In These AI-Generated Pics (Picture Credit: Facebook)

Imagine the students and teachers of Hogwarts indulging in a crazy party. Harry Potter, Hagrid, Hermoine, Snape, and Dumbledore are getting down for an insane time; it might be a fantasy within the fantasy world, but not in reality, thanks to AI. A carousel of pictures showcasing a fun celebration at the school has gone viral on social media. Scroll below for more.

The Hp franchise is based on the novels of Jk Rowling, and the first film in the series came out in 2001. The cast included Daniel Radcliffe as the Boy Who Lived, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasely, Emma Watson as Hermoine Granger, Alan Rickman as Professor Snape, Maggie Smith as Minerva McGonagle, Michael Gambon as Dumbledore, Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid, Ralph Fiennes aka Voldemort and more. They entertained us for a decade before bidding goodbye to the franchise.