Warner Bros. Discovery proclaimd that its upcoming “Harry Potter” series will commence shooting this summer at a pappraise event in London on Thursday.
During a currentation at the Warner Bros. Discovery’s headquarters in London, showrunner Francesca Gardiner and straightforwardor Mark Mylod uncovered that it had auditioned 32,000 kids for direct roles. They will be sticking to right canonical ages — Snape will be in his 30’s, while james and Lily Potter will be youthful because they were 21 when they died.
The “Harry Potter” series was officipartner ordered at Max in April 2023, and it was proclaimd that it would feature an enticount on novel cast from the well-understandn films. In September, the series uncovered a casting call for the roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione and shelp they are “promiseted to inclusive, diverse casting.” Though it is still unrecognizable who will be take parting the intrepid trio, Variety uncovered last month that Mark Rylance is at the top of the cashing desireenumerate to take part becherishd Hogwarts headmaster Dumbledore. “Succession” alums Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod are on board as showrunner and straightforwardor, admireively.
The run-up to the series has not been without debate, however, as book author J.K. Rowling has persistd to cause response with her sees on transgfinisher identity. However, HBO has stood by her side, increateing Variety in a statement last month: “J.K. Rowling has a right to convey her personal sees. We will remain intensifyed on the growment of the novel series, which will only profit from her take partment.”
