HBO Max (or MAX) is working on a new version of Harry Potter, with a new cast
Rumors of a Harry Potter series for HBO Max have been circulating for several months, but it’s finally official. Rather than greenlight prequels or sequels, Discovery of Warner Bros. decided it was best to do to restart films, adapting the same 7 books written by JK Rowling, but as a series. And the idea freaks me out so much that I can already imagine what his cast will look like.
The Harry Potter series that MAX (HBO Max) is preparing
However, few details are known about this Harry Potter series which revolutionized the potter’s head over the past few weeks. It is obvious that this is the main course of MAXthe streaming platform that will succeed HBO Max in 2023 (in the United States) and in 2024 (in Spain and Latin America). The problem is how to bring a new generation of actors to embody characters as mythical as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley there Hermione Granger.
At least the leaders have a roadmap: 7 or 8 seasons, adapting a book to each of them. This will give them the freedom to make an even deeper and more literal adaptation of the novels written by JK Rowling, even exploring topics that until now had not been covered. Now well, Which actors or performers could return, either as main characters or as a cameo?
The original Harry Potter actors who could appear in the series
¿Harry, Ron and Hermione?
Neither Daniel Radcliffe, nor Rupert Grint nor Emma Watson can become Harry, Ron and Hermione again, on the one hand because of its seniority, and on the other hand because of an incompatibility with other projects. However, I wouldn’t rule out his presence as a cameo at some point in the series.
Rupert Grint I’m speaking with Variety about a possible “remake” of Harry Potter and he would be delighted, but it would be “very difficult (and enjoyable) to see another actor in the role of Ron Weasley.
Which teacher could be part of the Harry Potter series?
Taking into account that Alan Rickman died in 2016, it is impossible for him to reprise the role of Snape. Actors who could find their role in Harry Potter as teachers, there are many, for example, David Thewlis as Remus Lupin oh Brendan Gleeson as Alastor Moody. However, I think one of the most likely to repeat the character would be Imelda Staunton as Dolores Umbridgeespecially now that he has reached the pinnacle of success with The crown. And of course, Maggie Smith as Minerva McGonagall, in addition to being insurmountable, it will be impossible: He’s almost 90 and he’s not planning on playing a character for a decade.
Flight of death?
Ralph Fiennes played the best Flight of death possible, don’t you think? Well, be careful, because in November 2022, the actor explained in an interview with Variety that he was not closing the door on his return as the villain of Harry Potter: “Yes of course. You don’t even have to ask me“. Would the famous performer already know something? I doubt it, but maybe Discovery of Warner Bros. and the heads of the series are already discussing Ralph Fiennes to keep the best character in the franchise.
When does the Harry Potter series air on HBO Max (or MAX)?
The worst thing is that the series of Harry Potter For MAX (o HBO Max) has no release date. It was announced during the platform presentation event streamingbut this application will not be released in Spain, at least, until 2024. No data was given on the cast, the creators or the script, beyond the fact that the plan is to adapt one book per season, and the challenge is to extend the series for 10 years. It is therefore impossible for us to speak of a release date at this time.
Now well, It is undeniable that the Harry Potter series should be released between 2024 and 2025 at the latestbecause if they are already working on it, it shouldn’t take more than 2 years before its release.