Harry Potter is getting a TV series reboot

Most recently, in February 2023, the game was released Hogwarts legacy in the Harry Potter universe, and already on April 4, fans have access to information about final stage of the transaction to create a complete series about the world of magic.

Rumors about a similar project have circulated before, for a long time and remained only assumptions, while the news agency Bloomberg did not announce the start negotiations with Warner Bros. and HBO with JK Rowling. Secret sources of the company said that under the of the deal, the creator of the franchise will not write the script for the Harry Potter series, but will rather take on the role invited consultantresponsible for the reliability and authenticity of future history. The writer is also not considered as a showrunner or main creator.

The release of the project is planned for streaming service HBO Max, and it will consist of 7 seasons - one for each original book. Additional products of the universe, such as "Fantastic Beasts" and so on, the studio is not going to lay the basis for the story.

It is also known that the cast of the main characters will certainly be updated, since well-known actors have not been suitable for the role of schoolchildren for a long time. However, in February this year Rupert Grint expressed his willingness to return to the image of Ron if his colleagues from the golden trio would also agree to do so.

There's a good chance you'll find out more details about the Harry Potter series and its release date from the Discovery presentation. 12 April, during which the integration of HBO Max and Discovery + will be presented to the general public and investors, along with list of content.

The Warner Bros. have not yet commented on this news about the negotiations, however, if it turns out to be reliable, then the release of the first season of the series about the world of magic can be expected closer to 2025-26.