Production on HBO's upcoming Harry Potter remake is expected to kick off later this summer, and it seems J.K. Rowling is happy with how things are progressing thus far.
Taking to X/Twitter, Rowling shared her review of the show's first two scripts.
“I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are SO, SO, SO GOOD!,” stated Rowling. When fans asked if she would be writing any of the episodes herself, Rowling replied, "No, but I’ve worked closely with the extremely talented writers."
Francesca Gardiner (His Dark Materials), the showrunner of the upcoming reboot, wrote the pilot. It's unclear who wrote the second episode.
The new live-action Harry Potter TV series is expected to debut in 2026.
Newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, and Arabella Stanton will step into the legendary roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger, respectively.
They'll be joined by an impressive supporting cast: John Lithgow will portray Albus Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu takes on the role of Severus Snape, Janet McTeer will play Professor McGonagall, Nick Frost joins as Hagrid, Luke Thallon as Quirrell, and Paul Whitehouse as Filch.
Succession alum Mark Mylod is confirmed to direct several episodes of the debut season.
Though a release date has not yet been confirmed, HBO is assuring fans that this adaptation will remain deeply loyal to J.K. Rowling’s original book series. Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO & Max Content, emphasized that the show will embrace the full depth and richness of the source material.
“With a devoted creative team, we’ll finally be able to explore the depth and detail of these beloved stories through the long-form storytelling that television makes possible,” Bloys shared in a press statement.
In other recent Harry Potter news, Sirius Black actor Gary Oldman stated that he wished he'd been given a shot at the role of Dumbledore in the upcoming remake while Voldemort actor Ralph Fiennes gave some practical advice to the incoming cast.
Actor Tom Felton is reprising the role of Draco Malfoy for the Broadway play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Stay tuned to SFFGazette as we await further news on the highly anticipated fantasy series.