What does the future hold in store for the Harry Potter franchise? With the Fantastic Beasts series seemingly falling by the wayside at Warner Bros. following two underwhelming sequels, current studio boss David Zaslav hopes to put the spotlight back on the Boy Who Lived.
According to a new report from Puck, the executive is keen to develop a two-part big screen adaptation of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. That's currently a play in London's West End and on Broadway, and remains a somewhat divisive sequel among fans who were disappointed with how some of the characters were portrayed over the course of the story.
It's said that Rowling previously wasn't interested in The Cursed Child being adapted for film, though Zaslav is hoping to change her mind, particularly if it means keeping the franchise on screen.
As for Fantastic Beasts, that's effectively dead now, while any sort of TV show appears unlikely. There have been talks of an HBO Max series at Warner Bros., but that's also an idea Rowling is said to be unsure of. With Warner Bros. Discovery keen to revisit Harry Potter, however, it sounds like there are now two options.
Remake the entire franchise, which seems doubtful, or finally make The Cursed Child a reality. Apparently, any future plans are unlikely to come to fruition before 2025 at the earliest, leaving the Wizarding World in a state of flux.
There's no denying that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child would make for a great couple of movies, especially if the original cast can be convinced to return. That may be easier said than done, of course, as Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint have all gone to great lengths not to be forever associated with Harry, Hermoine, and Ron.
Stay tuned for the latest of Harry Potter's future as we have it.