The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is coming to HBO in the form of a new television series based on the beloved book series by J.K. Rowling. According to a report by Bloomberg, HBO’s parent company Warner Bros. is in the process of finalizing a deal for the series, which will be available on both cable and streaming platforms.
The new series will reportedly consist of seven seasons, with each season based on one of the books in the Harry Potter series. This approach will allow for a deeper exploration of the characters and storylines that fans have come to love.
The series is expected to be a cornerstone of Warner Bros. Discovery’s new streaming strategy, which seeks to expand the Harry Potter franchise even further. The studio has already produced the original Harry Potter films and the Fantastic Beasts prequel franchise, and is now looking to build on that success with this new television series.
The report indicates that J.K. Rowling will be involved with the project to ensure that it remains true to the original source material. However, she is not expected to serve as the showrunner or primary creator of the series.
Rowling has been the subject of controversy in recent years over her comments on transgender issues, but Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO David Zaslav expressed a desire to work with her on future Harry Potter projects during the company’s Q3 earnings call last year.
The deal for the HBO Harry Potter series is still being finalized, but more information about Warner Bros. Discovery’s new streaming strategy is expected to be announced next week. For fans of the Wizarding World, this news is sure to be exciting, as it promises to bring even more of the magic and wonder of Harry Potter to our screens
