Hey everyone,
Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. In today’s video, we’re going
to be discussing the announcement of a NEW Harry Potter show that will be released on
HBO. Actually, TWO shows.
Over the years there seem to have always been whisperings of new Harry Potter content being
released, particularly on HBO, and it seems like every year fans are left disappointed
when, once again, nothing new is released. The reality of it all is that we hit a massive
Harry Potter dry spell- with the last ‘Harry Potter’ film being released TEN years ago,
and the last Fantastic Beasts film being released in 2018.
In essence- we’ve been left wanting more- but the good news is that there’s plenty
on the horizon. This comes in the form of a new film, a new game, and two shows. I’m
going to cover them all.
The new film, coming April 2022, is the recently announced ‘Fantastic Beasts 3: The Secrets
of Dumbledore’, which is most likely a third installment in a five part series (yet to
be confirmed).
The new game- Hogwarts Legacy- which will likely be released shortly after the film-
is an RPG that boasts an immersive open world-format, allowing players to approach the wizarding
world how they see fit. In this game, players will see the wizarding world in a completely
new light- as the game is set over a 100 years before Harry ever steps foot in Hogwarts.
Now, I mentioned TWO shows above, so let’s dive in to the first one:
The first rumour relating to a potential Harry Potter show came out earlier this year:
“A Harry Potter live-action TV series is in early development at HBO Max. Sources tell
The Hollywood Reporter that executives at the WarnerMedia-backed streamer have engaged
in multiple conversations with potential writers exploring various ideas that would bring the
beloved property to television.”
LIVE ACTION sounds amazing, but unfortunately this idea was more or less shot down in a
follow-up article. However, it turned out that the rumours weren’t entirely untrue-
there was going to be a Harry Potter show being released, just not quite in the format
that you’d have expected.
Coming first to HBO is a Harry Potter quiz show.
The show will feature two wizarding world tv specials that will cover a five-night Harry
Potter trivia event. This event is to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film release of
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The event itself will see Harry Potter superfans
gearing up and competing against each other in Harry Potter themed trivia. It also looks
like we’re nearing the release of the show now, which comes at the end of this month!
Okay- now on to the piece de resistance- the cast reunion!
In a trailer recently released by the Wizarding World- fans were met with the news that HBO
are going to be hosting an HBO Max Special in celebration of 20 years of Harry Potter.
The special will feature a massive cast reunion- and, notably, the reunion of the trio- Daniel
Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint.
“Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” will premiere on HBO Max on New
Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2022. The feature will “tell an enchanting making-of story through
all-new, in-depth interviews and cast conversations,” according to HBO Max.”
Other actors from the beloved franchise expected to join will include:
Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Imelda
Staunton, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred
Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch and Ian Hart.
“This retrospective is a tribute to everyone whose lives were touched by this cultural
phenomenon — from the talented cast and crew who poured their heart and soul into
this extraordinary film franchise to the passionate fans who continue to keep the Wizarding World
spirit alive 20 years later.”
Said Tom Ascheim, president of Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics
The show will hit our screens Jan 1st! Are you excited? Comment down below!
Until next time
Remember
It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live