HBO has confirmed that its highly anticipated Harry Potter television series will be filmed at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, the same location where all eight original movies were brought to life. However, fans will have to wait longer than expected, as the release date has been pushed back to 2027.
Production is scheduled to begin in Summer 2025 at the historic British studio complex, HBO Max announced via social media. The series aims to retell J.K. Rowling's beloved stories with a fresh cast and perspective over a planned 10-year run.
Behind the camera, Francesca Gardiner has been tapped as showrunner, with Mark Mylod taking the director's chair. In casting news, Paapa Essiedu is reportedly in talks to portray the complex character of Severus Snape, who will be one of the main antagonists in the series.
Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming chief JB Perrette expressed enthusiasm about the project during a recent press conference, describing it as potentially "the biggest event" in their upcoming content lineup. The series was originally slated for a 2026 premiere before being rescheduled to 2027.
The decision to film at Leavesden Studios maintains a connection to the franchise's cinematic heritage, while the extended timeline suggests HBO is committed to giving the production the time and resources needed to meet fan expectations.
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