J.Okay. Rowling simply gave her stamp of approval for the Harry Potter HBO sequence — whereas additionally revealing if she is contributing to writing the upcoming present.
On June 21, the British writer took to X with a daring assertion concerning the reboot.
“I learn the primary two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter sequence and they’re SO, SO, SO GOOD!” Rowling, 59, declared.
One follower requested within the feedback, “So you aren’t doing the writing for this present?” to which she replied, “No, however I’ve labored intently with the extraordinarily proficient writers.”
I learn the primary two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter sequence and they’re SO, SO, SO GOOD!
— J.Okay. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 21, 2025
In recent times, Rowling has skilled a fall from grace within the eyes of many longtime followers after repeatedly sharing her anti-transgender views on social media.
HBO CEO and Chairman Casey Bloys addressed the writer’s controversial opinions in April on The City With Matthew Belloni podcast — and the way they received’t have an effect on the HP spinoff.
“The choice to be in enterprise with J.Okay. Rowling just isn’t new for us,” he identified. “We’ve been in enterprise for 25 years. We have already got a present on HBO from her known as C.B. Strike that we do with the BBC.”
Bloys added, “It’s fairly clear that these are her private, political beliefs. She’s entitled to them. Harry Potter just isn’t secretly being infused with something. If you wish to debate her, you’ll be able to go on Twitter.”
A premiere date for Harry Potter has not but been introduced. Nonetheless, main casting selections for HBO sequence have been revealed. The three lead roles embrace Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. John Lithgow was additionally tapped to painting Albus Dumbledore.
Janet McTeer, John Lithgow, Paapa Essideu (Getty Photographs)
In the meantime, Nick Frost will play Rubeus Hagrid, Janet McTeer is the brand new Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu can be Severus Snape, Luke Thallon is Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse is Argus Filch.
Different casting selections embrace: Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby as Harry’s Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon Dursley, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown, and Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge.
Harry Potter (2026), streaming on Max in 2026