Get the latest gossip
Everything We Know About HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
Here is everything we know so far about HBO's 'Harry Potter' show, set to release on Max in 2026.
One of the most controversial elements of the Harry Potter world in recent years has been J.K. Rowling’s vocal comments online against transgender and non-binary people. At a press conference on Nov. 12, HBO chief Casey Bloys mentioned that Rowling was “very, very involved in the process of selecting the writer and the director,” with her anti-trans comments not affecting their decision to work with her. In other major roles, Mark Rylance (“Bridge of Spies”) is reportedly being eyed for Dumbledore while Paapa Essiedu (“I May Destroy You”) is a top contender for Professor Severus Snape.
Or read this on Variety
