Key Takeaways
- HBO is developing a Harry Potter TV series that could span over a decade, following a season per book.
- Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO hinted at a 10-year journey for the series, possibly leading to 10 seasons.
- The show’s timeline is not yet set, but filming may begin in 2025, with potential twists depending on audience interest and ratings.
HBO’s Harry Potter television series is currently in the early stages of development, with casting taking place. However, anticipation and excitement are certainly building amongst fans of the intellectual property, who are looking forward to diving back into the wizarding world in an entirely different way than before, experiencing Harry Potter in a more detailed format.
HBO has committed to staying true to the novels with a brand new adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved stories. No dates have been announced for when the show will air yet, but there’s certainly plenty of talk that showcases Harry Potter fans’ interest, and they could end up enjoying the journey with HBO for longer than expected.
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The CEO and President of Global Streaming for Warner Bros. Discovery recently spoke with Deadline, where he explained that the upcoming Harry Potter television series will be a decade-long journey. He said, “As you look at ’26 and into ’27, you begin a 10-year journey on the Harry Potter series, which we’re super excited about,” Perrette said. “And I’d argue, maybe, the biggest event by the time we get to that series.”
Perrette’s comments are certainly interesting as they have sparked the possibility of HBO committing to one season per year, which could lead to 10 seasons being created. Considering there are only seven novels, with each one expected to get at least an entire season dedicated to it, there is a chance that some end up having multiple seasons so that HBO can truly dive into the story and provide all the details from the novels that the movies had to cut out. The film franchise opted to take that route for the final novel, which saw Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows split into two movies, ensuring that the finale was given the full attention that it deserved.
On the other hand, HBO could opt to spread the seasons out over a decade, providing some gaps in time to ensure that anticipation builds and that they have enough time to film everything and make any necessary tweaks in the editing room. Giving themselves a 10-year window would provide HBO with slightly more breathing room to get everything spot on, which will be required, considering this franchise is beloved.
Ultimately, decisions about how long the show will last and how many years it will run across can only be taken so seriously as the series has yet to cast the actors, let alone start filming. It’s expected that production will commence in 2025, and considering how long the story is and how it’s going to drag out, potentially over a decade, there are many things that could change within HBO’s plans between now and then. Plus, with this being a television show, the deciding factor will be the ratings, as the Harry Potter show will need to be popular for it to continue. However, the idea that it’s being planned as one decade-long show is exciting as it gives audiences a distinct timeframe to anticipate and dive into, should HBO stick to that plan.
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