A Harry Potter TV series is in the works at HBO ! There are 7 seasons waiting for us, based on 7 books, realized under the supervision of JK Rowling herself.
According to Bloomberg , HBO and Warner Bros are close to a deal for a TV series based on the book series by JK Rowling! According to the report, each season will be based on one part of the novel, implying that the series is expected to run for seven seasons. According to the report , the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery David Zaslav and HBO head Casey Bloys worked to convince Rowling to produce this new series .
Warner Bros. Discovery has previously reported that it intends to expand its Harry Potter franchise . The studio previously produced original film adaptations as well as the Fantastic Beasts prequel series . Last month, the chief financial officer of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Gunnar Wiedenfels has hinted that there’s even more Harry Potter on the horizon, which this TV series news seems to confirm.
Take Harry Potter , Wizarding World, for example , the fact that we’re enjoying this massive success with the release of Hogwarts Legacy , 12 years after the release of the last film, shows there’s so much potential and we’re just getting started to expand that. Halfway through the year we have a new Harry Potter tour in Tokyo. In short, I think this one-company approach, great leadership in individual business units, and coordinated franchise management is probably one of the greatest opportunities a company has.
Wiedenfels said during a panel at the Morgan Stanley investor conference
As for the new Harry Potter TV series, a Bloomberg report indicates that Rowling will be committed to the project to ensure it “remains loyal to its original material.” However, he is not expected to be the lead creator. Rowling has come under fire in recent years for controversial comments. Although while talking about the company’s third-quarter results last year, Zaslav expressed his desire to prioritize several film franchises, including Harry Potter, and noted at the time that he wanted to continue working with Rowling.
A deal for HBO’s Harry Potter television series is still being finalized, according to a Bloomberg report , and more information on Warner Bros. Discovery is due to be announced next week.