HBO has confirmed when their upcomingHarry PotterTV show will start filming, offering a window into when the reboot will go into production. TheHarry PotterTV rebootwill adapt J.K. Rowling’s seven-book fantasy series for the small screen, following its initial eight-movie series during the 2000s and early 2010s. Initially scheduled for release in 2026, a recent tech and media conference hosted by Wells Fargo saw HBO indicate the show might not come out until 2027. However, that hasn’t stopped production from ramping up as Warner Bros. plots a 10-year plan for the series.
Now,Deadlinehas confirmed that, at the Max Showcase in London, it was revealedtheHarry PotterTV series will begin filming during the summer of 2025. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner, executive producer Mark Mylod, and HBO’s CEO Casey Bloys made the announcement, stating production will begin at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in England. They also teased to expect “canonical” ages in the books reflected by the actors, alongside a much deeper dive into every book than the movies allowed for.
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The confirmed filming windowcomes as casting rumors swirl surrounding who will portrayHarry Potter’s charactersin the forthcoming reboot. This includes a recent claim fromThe Hollywood ReporterthatPaapa Essiedu (The Lazarus Project) might be playing Professor Severus Snape, while original Voldemort actor Ralph Fiennes supports the fan casting choice of Cillian Murphy to take his place. With so much excitement about the show’s potential already, this filming news has arrived at the perfect time for those awaiting more concrete updates.
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It’s also unsurprising the show will be filming mid-2025, a necessity if it’s to meet a 2027 release window at the latest. Gardiner also confirmed32,000 actors auditioned to portray Harry, Ron, and Hermione, information that hints the actors who’ve been chosen will be revealed sooner rather than later. While there will be comparisons to theoriginalHarry Pottercastonce more gets revealed, the filming start window offers a strong gauge as to when more about the series is going to be unveiled.
Our Take On Harry Potter’s TV Show Filming Window
A 2027 Release Is Starting To Make More Sense
Given the filming window, the show’s release window of 2027 is starting to look more understandable, with the crew needing time to perfect the reboot. However, even though this pushes the show back a bit, the filming schedule also indicates plenty of work going into pre-production before cameras start rolling. With at least seven months before shooting starts, there might be even more pertinent information about theHarry Potterseries arriving very soon.
Harry Potterwill premiere on HBO and Max.
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Harry Potter is HBO’s remake of the iconic Wizarding World film series that consisted of eight films between 2001 and 2011. Each season adapts a book from JK Rowling’s popular series and provides more book-accurate details than the movies did.
