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  • ‘Harry Potter’ TV series may come soon, says Warner Bros TV CEO

    By Express News Service

    A TV series based on Harry Potter may come soon, revealed Warner Bros TV CEO, Channing Dungey.According to a report by Eonline.com, Dungey said, “There is a tremendous amount of ambition for that and we are engaged in a number of different conversations. I wish I could tell you that something was imminent on the horizon but there is a lot of interest and a lot of passion for it.”

    Dungey also stated she’s optimistic about what the future holds. “We’re just trying to figure out what the right next step is,” she added. Last year, Warner Bros. TV has started dipping its toes into Harry Potter content. 

    In November 2021, TBS aired Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, a four-part quiz hosted by Helen Mirren which featured appearances from Harry Potter favourites like Matthew Lewis, Tom Felton and Luke Youngblood.

    HBO Max then premiered Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts on New Year’s Day 2022, which featured a reunion of numerous actors from the film series, including stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

    A TV series based on Harry Potter may come soon, revealed Warner Bros TV CEO, Channing Dungey.
    According to a report by Eonline.com, Dungey said, “There is a tremendous amount of ambition for that and we are engaged in a number of different conversations. I wish I could tell you that something was imminent on the horizon but there is a lot of interest and a lot of passion for it.”

    Dungey also stated she’s optimistic about what the future holds. “We’re just trying to figure out what the right next step is,” she added. Last year, Warner Bros. TV has started dipping its toes into Harry Potter content. 

    In November 2021, TBS aired Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, a four-part quiz hosted by Helen Mirren which featured appearances from Harry Potter favourites like Matthew Lewis, Tom Felton and Luke Youngblood.

    HBO Max then premiered Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts on New Year’s Day 2022, which featured a reunion of numerous actors from the film series, including stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

  • HBO Max in early talks to make ‘Harry Potter’ series

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: Streaming platform HBO Max is reportedly planning to develop a live-action series based on author JK Rowling’s classic “Harry Potter” book series.

    According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project is currently in fledgling stages at the WarnerMedia-owned streamer that is engaging with potential writers to bring the famed books alive on the small screen.

    Sources told the outlet that broad ideas have been discussed as part of the early-stage exploratory meetings.

    Rowling’s books series, which chronicles the story of the eponymous teenage hero, were published between 1997 and 2007.

    They have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, distributed in more than 200 territories and translated into 79 languages.

    The series was previously made into a blockbuster film franchise led by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

    The eight film series started with 2001’s “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” and culminated with two back-to-back movies — “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” (2010) and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2” (2011).

    The franchise collectively earned over USD 7.7 billion at the box office and was universally praised by the critics.

    Warner Bros, the sister company of HBO Max, is currently making the third part in the spin-off franchise “Fantastic Beasts”, which started with 2016’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”.