'Harry Potter' Series Trailer, Title & Release Date Revealed
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Key Points:
- Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the new Harry Potter series titled "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone," set to premiere globally on HBO Max on Christmas Day 2024.
- The series follows Harry Potter’s journey from his 11th birthday, when he receives his Hogwarts admission letter, introducing viewers to a magical world filled with friendship, adventure, and danger.
- The cast includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, among others.
- Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod, known for their work on Succession, serve as showrunner and director/executive producer, respectively, with J.K. Rowling and other key producers involved.
- The series will be exclusively available on HBO Max in markets including the UK, Ireland, Germany, and Italy, coinciding with the platform’s recent launches in these countries.
