Harry Potter set to enter the streaming world as live-action TV series is in ‘early development’ at HBO Max
- A Harry Potter live-action TV series is being discussed at HBO Max, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter
- The beloved franchise spawned eight feature films grossing more than $7 billion worldwide
- The talks are being kept under wraps however as representatives for HBO Max and Warner Bros said in a statement ‘There are no Harry Potter series in development’
- THR reports that ‘multiple conversations’ are happening to explore ideas of bringing a series to the streaming world
- So far no talent or writers are attached to the prospective series
Harry Potter is entering the streaming world, following reports of a live-action TV series that is in the early stages of development for HBO Max.
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Warner Bros. have held a series of meetings to bring the blockbuster franchise – based on the seven beloved books by J.K. Rowling – to television.
However, representatives for HBO Max and Warner Bros are keeping quiet for now, telling THR in a statement: ‘There are no Harry Potter series in development at the studio or on the streaming platform.’
Coming soon? Harry Potter set to enter the streaming world as live-action TV series is in ‘early development’ at HBO Max
Still, the trade publication claims that producers have been having ‘multiple conversations’ with writers to explore ideas on expanding the wizarding world of Harry Potter, that has spawned eight feature films grossing more than $7 billion worldwide.
It’s very early days however, with only broad ideas being discussed. So far no talent or writers are attached to the prospective series.