Jk Rowling approved the first two episodes of the expected series, which promises to be faithful to books as never before
Rowling superisa, but let the others write
Although many fans dreamed that Rowling himself would get to the pen (or wand) to write a chapter, She herself confirmed that it will not be the screenwriteralthough it is deeply involved in the creative process. And seeing how Fidelity defended books throughout the film saga, it is clear that Its involvement guarantees an adaptation much closer to the original material.
The main screenwriter and the showrunner is Francesca Gardinerknown for his work in His dark materials (Another complex adaptation by readers). He signs the pilot, although the author of the second episode remains a mystery. What is known is that The series tries to develop each book in a complete seasonwhich will allow to explore plots, characters and moments that in the films have been relegated or omitted directly.
New faces, but a lot of history
If I thought he would cost to accept a new magic trio, prepared to meet Dominic McLaughlin (Harry), Alastair Stout (Ron) Y Arabella Stanton (Hermione)The three young actors who will have to face the titanic task of reinterpreting the documents that have marked an entire generation.
Next to him, a luxury cast with names that already make us imagine good things: John Lithgow will be fatal, Paapa Essidu will interpret Snapey Nick Frost will be the new Hagrid. Yes, that Nick Frost, that of Zombie party. The mixture of veterans of the British theater, cinema and television promises to increase the tone and style of this version.
Behind the cameras, the strong weight comes with Mark Myloddirector of several episodes of Successionwhich will be responsible for most of this first season. HBO wants quality and with this technical team, it seems that they are taking it very seriously.
The magical community reacts
While the new magicians are preparing to mix the chopsticks, The original stars The saga has not remained silent. Gary OldmanEternal Sirius Black, confessed it I would have liked to play Dumbledore in this new versionNow that it is considered in the right era for this. Can you imagine?
For its part, Ralph FiennesOur unforgettable Lord Voldemort has shared its support for the new cast and offered “reflective” advice for young people who first enter the Potter universe. There is a clear intergenerational respect, something that few franchises can boast.
And if you still miss a nostalgic touch, Tom Felton will be Dracoy Malfoy again… but this time on the tables. The actor returns to the character in a new production of Harry Potter and the cursed child To Broadway, connecting the past, the present and the future of the universe created by Rowling.
The final version?
The series of Harry Potter For HBO, he promises to be the most faithful adaptation to date. Second Casey BloysCEO of HBO & Max Content, the goal is to explore “the depth and details of these beloved stories” thanks to the episodic format.
And, although the films marked a before and after, many fans still remember moments that remained in Inkwell: the history of domestic elves, the lessons of magical history, the complex evolution of Percy Weasley or the relationship of lupine and tonks. All this could have its space in this new approach.
For now, The exact release date continues in the airBut everything aims at a recovery that will begin This summer. So if everything goes as expected, we could return to Hogwarts in 2026 with a family story … but completely rediscovered.
