HBO Max's Sarah Aubrey Outlines Huge Spend On 'Harry Potter' Series
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- HBO Max's Head of Original Programming, Sarah Aubrey, revealed that the Harry Potter TV series represents an unusually large financial investment for a television show, with a commitment to film all the books.
- Aubrey emphasized the extraordinary scale and immersive world-building of the series, noting the emotional reactions from fans visiting the set in Leavesden, UK.
- The series stars Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, with Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton as Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, respectively; notable adult actors include Paapa Essiedu, John Lithgow, and Janet McTeer.
- Filming began in the UK during summer, and HBO plans to launch the series in early 2027, with significant fan engagement already evident through online sleuthing of casting details.
- HBO released the first official image of the series featuring McLaughlin in a Gryffindor cloak approaching a Quidditch game, highlighting the continuation of the Harry Potter story for fans.
