Harry Potter series of books has finally been given a prospective release date.The news of a new TV version of J.K. Rowling’s series of books was first confirmed by HBO Max last April, with reports that each of the seven books will get its own season.“Your Hogwarts letter is here,” a tweet from the streaming company read. “Max has ordered the first ever Harry Potter scripted television series, a faithful adaptation of the iconic books.”And now, Warner Bros.
Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed on the Q4 earnings call today (February 23) that the first instalment of the show will hit HBO Max in 2026.“We’ve not been shy about our excitement around Harry Potter,” Zaslav said. “We spent some real time with J.K.
and her team. Both sides are just thrilled to be reigniting this franchise. Our conversations were great, and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead.
We can’t wait to share a decade of new stories with fans around the world on Max.”Just last month, it was reported that the series was still at a “nascent” stage, with writers being invited to pitch ideas to HBO Max.
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