Harry Potter sequence adaptation at HBO is lastly introduced after tantalizing followers for years.
The announcement in regards to the sequence transferring ahead with the streamer got here on April 12, throughout Warner Bros. Discovery’s presentation to press and buyers.
It was revealed that HBO Max and Discovery+ are formally merging into a brand new service dubbed merely Max.
Reports of Harry Potter TV adaptation based mostly on the mega hit J.Okay. Rowling ebook sequence first emerged on April 3, however particulars have now been confirmed.
Each season of the present can be drawn from one of many books within the franchise, with Warner Bros. Discovery describing the present as a “decade-long series.”
It can also be reported that the sequence will function a wholly new forged from the movies.
“We are delighted to give audiences the opportunity to discover Hogwarts in a whole new way,” stated Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO & Max Content.
“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.”
Max will produce the TV sequence with Brontë Film and TV, and Warner Bros. Television.
Meanwhile Rowling will govt produce together with Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts, with David Heyman, who’s presently in talks to govt produce.
“Max’s commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me, and I’m looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long form television series,” stated Rowling.
The announcement places an finish to years lengthy speculations on whether or not or not the Wizarding World of Harry Potter would tailored to TV.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the primary ebook within the sequence, was initially revealed in 1997.
While, the ultimate ebook, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, debuted in 2007.
In addition to the bestseller books, there have been eight Harry Potter movies so far, which collectively earned a whopping $7.7 billion on the world field workplace.
Furthermore, there’s additionally the Fantastic Beasts movie franchise, theme park sights, toys, and video games, together with the just lately launched online game Hogwarts Legacy.