However, there are some concerns around the upcoming show.

Casting began in September 2024, though no names are attached quite yet.

HBO’sHarry Potterseries is no longer a Max Original but will instead be considered an HBO Original.

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However, it will still stream on Max after airing on HBO.

So I think it would be very weird for me to show up.

Im very, you know, Im very excited to see what other people do with that.

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His full quote can be read below:

Im excited for it as a viewer.

Ill be able to enjoy it with everyone else possibly, with a slightly different perspective.

Theyll see it as a TV series, so theyll probably have time to go into all the things.

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HBO does indeed have an obligation to expand on the plot for theHarry PotterTV show.

The Dursleys' presences were also muted, and Dudley’s redemption scene was deleted.

Some of thehardest characters for HBO to recast in theHarry PotterTV showare first and foremost the golden trio themselves.

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After a long period of casting speculation and rumor, the first names have finally joined theHarry Potterseries.

While the golden trio remains uncast for now, several key members of the Hogwarts staff have been announced.

First and foremost,John Lithgow (Dexter) has joined to play Hogwarts Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore.

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All the new cast members, excluding Thallon, are expected to play their parts throughout the series.

All the new cast members, excluding Thallon, are expected to play their parts throughout the series.

Rowling is serving as an executive producer and a statement released onJ.K.

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Rowling’s websiteconfirmed she would be working on the project alongside Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts.

J.K. Rowling has become a controversial figure in recent years thanks to her outspoken views on trans people.

Rowling anti-trans controversycould be one of the key obstacles facing the upcoming HBOHarry PotterTV show.

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J.K. Rowling’s involvement in otherHarry Potterprojects like the gameHogwarts Legacyhas even led to fan boycotts.

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TheHarry PotterTV show will have the chance tofix some mistakes of theHarry Pottermovies.

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