The new one HBO adaptation from the books of Harry Potter hired Francesca Gardiner as showrunner and executive producer Mark Mylod as executive producer and director of several episodes. Both Gardiner and Mylod were Emmy winners for his work on the hit HBO series SuccessionThe series won the “Outstanding Drama” award three times (2020, 2022 and 2023), while Mylod also won the Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama in 2023 for the pivotal episode “Connor’s Wedding.”
It was recently announced that the new series of Harry Potter, that has writer JK Rowling among its executive producers, has been rebranded as HBO Original instead of Max Original. It is expected to hit screens in 2026. In a statement, HBO says the new series will be “a faithful adaptation from the beloved book series Harry Potter”, with “a new cast to lead a new generation of fandom, full of fantastic details and beloved characters that fans of Harry Potter have loved for over twenty-five years.”
The release also promises: “Each season will bring Harry Potter and these incredible adventures closer to new audiences from around the world, while the original, classic and beloved films will remain at the core of the franchise and will be available for viewing around the world.” Gardiner and Mylod have a long history at HBO. In addition to their award-winning work on Succession, Gardiner also worked on His Dark Materials, While Mylod has directed episodes of Game of Thrones, The Last of Us and Entourage.
It was previously announced that the adaptation of Harry Potter will become a “a decade series” in which Each season will be based on one of the seven books and “will have a new cast.” In April, HBO CEO Casey Bloys said, “We’re thrilled to give audiences the opportunity to Discover Hogwarts in a whole new way. Harry Potter “It’s a cultural phenomenon and it’s clear there is an enduring love and thirst for the Wizarding World.” “This new Max Original series will delve deeper into each of the iconic books that fans have continued to enjoy over the years.” He added that Rowling will be involved to “ensure it remains faithful to its original material.”
In a statement, Rowling said: “Max’s commitment to preserve the integrity of my books It’s important to me, and I’m looking forward to being a part of this new adaptation that will allow for a level of depth and detail that only a long-running television series can offer.”
Rowling’s production company, Brontë Film and TV, which recently declared a 74% drop in profits, will work in partnership with HBO Max. Warner Bros produced the eight original films based on the book series, which generated more than $7.7 billion at the global box office.
