The article reports on exciting news for Harry Potter fans: Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly close to finalizing a deal for the production of a Harry Potter television series. Harry Potter is widely regarded as one of the best magical stories that immerses readers in a different world. Fans were disappointed when the Harry Potter series came to an end, but this news offers hope for more content from the beloved franchise.
As per a Bloomberg report, the television series will be based directly on J.K. Rowling’s best-selling novels rather than spin-offs like the Fantastic Beasts movies. Each season of the series will draw from one of the books, which could mean that the series will continue for many years.
Under the deal between Warner Bros. Discovery and J.K. Rowling, the author will maintain some form of creative involvement in the series, but she will not be the primary creator or showrunner.
Variety reports that the talks between Rowling and Warner Bros. Discovery are still in the preliminary stages. The studio will house the series under its streaming service HBO Max, which will soon merge with Discovery+ and be rebranded under a new name. Warner Bros. has been pursuing a Harry Potter television series for a long time.
There has been no official comment or statement from HBO Max regarding these ongoing rumors. Warner Bros. previously adapted each book of the Harry Potter series into a blockbuster feature film, starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 2001 and ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011. The film series was both a commercial success and critically acclaimed.