Summary
HBO’sHarry Pottertelevision show has got everybody talking due to the size of the franchise, and because of how beloved the story is, the expectations are high. Audiences expect HBO’sHarry Potterto deliver similar levels of quality to the movies, which isn’t going to be an easy feat to achieve without spending a lot of money.
The first six confirmed actors forHarry Potterhave proven that the cast will be up to the same standard as the films, which is a positive sign. ButHarry Potteris a vast world that demands great sets, with the magic and the various creatures in this universe requiring state-of-the-art special effects.Fortunately forHarry Potterfans, the latest news regarding the show is extremely positive.
According toThe Sun,Warner Bros. is prepared to spend as much as £1 billion to expand the Leavesden Studios, which is where theHarry Pottertelevision show will be shot, with filming starting this summer. This will include a real school for the vast number of young actors who will be part of the cast, as well as new roads, car parks, and hangars tostore the required sets and props. It is a monumental investment at the same studio where the film series was shot, which fans can visit as a tourist attraction today.
Warner Bros are set to make a massive commitment to the show, and they believe a significant cash investment to get the infrastructure prepared will be a worthwhile decision. It is set to create a small metropolis that will provide the backdrop to the show and the facilities necessary for all the cast and crew involved. With filming beginning this summer on the first season, which will be based onHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, construction has now commenced on some of the sets. Images of the iconic Privet Drive have been leaked online, giving fans a glimpse at whatHarry’s home with the Dursley familywill look like as part of the series.
So far, only six actors have been confirmed for the show, with John Lithgow playing Albus Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, and Paul Whitehouse portraying the grumpy caretaker Argus Filch. On top of that, Janet McTeer is Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu will be Severus Snape. There is no word on any other characters at this stage, but it has been confirmed that the’Golden Trio' has been officially cast. Rumors have also circulated linkingCillian Murphy to the role of Lord Voldemort, but that is not confirmed at this stage. However, the one thing that is now clear is that these talented actors will have some vast sets to work on as they bring this magical world to life.
HBO’sHarry Potteris expected to provide one season per book, with the first debuting in early 2027. The extra time that will be given to each book compared to the movies should allow theHarry Pottertelevision show to be uniqueand have various storylines and characters that were cut from the film series due to time constraints. That will set HBO’sHarry Potterup to be a success, and the fact that it’s being backed so heavily is a promising start.
