“We are delighted to give audiences the opportunity to discover Hogwarts in a whole new way,” said Casey Bloys, HBO & Max Content Chairman and CEO, in a previous statement. “Harry Potter is a cultural phenomenon, and it is clear there is such an enduring love and thirst for the Wizarding World. In partnership with Warner Bros. Television and J.K. Rowling, this new Max Original series will dive deep into each of the iconic books that fans have continued to enjoy for all of these years.”
Rowling – who has faced criticism for her transphobic comments on sex and gender, including from Radcliffe himself – will serve as an executive producer of the series.
Radcliffe portrayed Harry Potter from 2001 through 2011, during which he branched out to stage. He first starred in the West End and Broadway production of Equus in 2007, followed by his return to Broadway in 2011 for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Most recently, he co-starred in Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along which earned him this year’s 2024 Tony for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.
With Radcliffe’s endorsement, the anticipation for the new Harry Potter series continues to grow. Fans can look forward to seeing their beloved books come to life once more, with the promise of a fresh and faithful adaptation.
