Harry potter is back but for Tv this time
HBO has officially confirmed key members for its highly anticipated TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s iconic Harry Potter series.
Acclaimed director Mark Mylod, known for his work on Game of Thrones and Succession, will helm the project.
Francesca Gardiner, writer of His Dark Materials and Killing Eve, has been named showrunner.
Meanwhile, J.K. Rowling will be involved as an executive producer to ensure fidelity to the original books, although she won’t oversee daily production.
Casting for the lead roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione is still ongoing, with HBO recently holding auditions for young actors.
Rumors suggest that seasoned actors like Peter Capaldi, Lesley Manville, and Kristian Nairn may play iconic characters such as Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Hagrid.
The announcement for the series was made in April 2023, and HBO has teased the adaptation on social media, promising a faithful retelling of the beloved books.