During the Max streaming event, Warner Bros. the discovery confirms that a new era is dawning for Harry Potter fans. The company has announced a TV series based on all seven of JK Rowling’s wizarding books. Below you will find the most recent answers to important questions about the project.
What is the Harry Potter TV series about?
“This new Max Original series dives deep into each of the iconic books that fans have loved over the years,” said Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO & Max Content, of the project, which he is also sure will support the fans will do . is “a faithful adaptation”.
Early reports had each season of the series focusing on one book in the Harry Potter book series, which consists of seven novels, but Bloys said the project would span “10 consecutive years,” spanning the 1-season, 1-book, defy Claim. For those of you who say Fantastic beasts could be used to host 10 seasons over 10 years, WBD brass specifically said during the announcement that FB would not be part of the series.
Either way, Bloys promised that when the company embarks on its new Harry Potter adventure, “we will do it with the full care and craftsmanship of this franchise.”
When is the Harry Potter series coming out?
The series is expected to air in 2025/26, and as Warner Bros. Discovery is undergoing a high-profile overhaul of its streaming service, even changing its name from HBO Max to just Max. It is a good bet that the Harry Potter Wizard company is as fast as possible on the platform. The same can be said of JK Rowling, whose production company saw its profits drop by 74% last year.
This is how you see the series
It will of course be on Max once the series is done. The service launches May 23 and has three pricing tiers: Max Ad Light, which costs $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year and allows for two simultaneous streams; Max Ad Free costs $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year and also allows two simultaneous streams; and Max Ultimate Ad Free, which costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year and offers access to four simultaneous streams.
Additionally, WBD’s other recent epic literary adaptation, home of the dragon, is not only available on the company’s streaming service, but also for cable subscribers on HBO. The potter series may follow.
Which actors star in the series? Belongs to the originals Harry Potter stars return?
There will be new actors playing the main characters of the series, but it is unlikely that anyone has been cast yet. In fact, Max’s search is currently focused on finding a showrunner.
“We tried to be very close to the vest,” said Bloys. “We didn’t go to agencies. We have our own internal process where we thought about people, but we didn’t want to go out into the world. Now that the news is out … let’s get down to business.”
When it comes to the return of one of the franchise’s stars – such as Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson or Rupert Grint – never say never. This will definitely be a PR boost for the series and while new actors are cast in the lead roles, there are always Flash Forwards or the currently popular multiverse plot trick that can make way for more familiar faces on the show.
Will JK Rowling star in the new Harry Potter TV series?
A deal for JK Rowling’s involvement in the series was the biggest obstacle to getting it to the big screen: the author has creative control over any exploitation of her work. This agreement is now final.
Rowling, Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts executive producers. David Heyman, who developed the films, is currently in talks to do the same. Rowling’s Brontë Film and TV produced with Warner Bros. Television. Brontë Film and TV was founded in 2012 by Rowling and her literary agent Neil Blair.
“Max’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of my books is important to me, and I look forward to being a part of this new installment, which allows for a level of depth and detail that only a long-running television series can. provided,” Rowling said. in an opinion.
Ever since Warners launched their streaming service, the goal has always been to operate the largest Warners streaming franchise. David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, which took over after the merger last year, has met Rowling several times in the UK. He even spoke out on behalf of the author, who is embroiled in an ongoing controversy over her comments on transgender issues. When Bloys was asked about the streaming event about these controversies, Bloys disagreed.
“No, I don’t think it’s the forum [to discuss that]”, he said. “It’s a very online conversation, very nuanced and complicated and not something we get into.”
“Our priority is what’s on the screen,” Bloys continued. “The story of Harry Potter is of course incredibly affirming and positive, and about love and self-acceptance. That’s our priority: what’s on the screen.”
As for how close the writer will be to the series, Bloys said: “[Rowling] will be involved. She is the executive producer of the show. Your insights will help.
However, he was aware that WBD was not entirely dependent on Rowling for the project.
“The TV show is new and we are looking forward to it. But remember, we’ve been in the Potter business for 20 years. This decision is not new for us, we feel very comfortable in the Potter business.
How much does the series cost to produce?
“You know we do shows of this magnitude home of the dragon, game of thrones‘ said Bloom. “I assume it will be of this magnitude or higher. The shorter answer is enough to make a quality show.”
timely notice, home of the dragon cost nearly $200 million and was the subject of HBO’s biggest marketing campaign of all time with a media spend value of more than $100 million (that’s a combination of advertising value and hard cash). So fans can expect a similar release for the potter Series “or higher,” according to HBO/Max boss Bloys.
Will there be more projects related to Harry Potter?
“We can do what we want,” Zaslav said before covering himself up a bit. “In some areas we are dealing with JK, in other areas we have a full opportunity to move forward. This is a complete implementation of Max or Harry Potter. We can develop other properties.”
It’s unclear where those boundaries lie, but it’s clear that Warner Bros. Discovery wants more Potter. Since taking control of the merged company, Zaslav has repeatedly emphasized his focus on franchises Harry Potter IP has been identified as the highest priority.
How long has it been in the works?
Max and then-parent company WarnerMedia began exploring a possible Harry Potter TV series a few years ago. At the time, Warner Bros. Tom Ascheim, president of Kids, Young Adult and Classics, to manage the Wizarding World and Potter franchises, which include theme parks, tours and the $9.1 billion theater library spread around the world. Harry Potter and offshoots Fantastic beasts Title. As part of this constellation, Ascheim became WarnerMedia’s senior representative in its relationship with Rowling and her representatives, and exploratory talks for a Max series began.
After the Discovery acquisition was completed a year ago, this entity was dissolved and Achem left the company. The importance of however Harry Potter IP has only grown since the merger.
Zaslav spoke about his family’s personal connection to the series.
“My wife and I read (de Harry Potter books) to each of our three children,” Zaslav said as he walked off script at the Max announcement. “It’s really moving, ten years in a row, people are going to see it Harry Potter on HBO; I mean, it’s really something.”
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Source: Deadline
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