Harry Potter writer J.Okay. Rowling has shared her response to the primary two episodes of the upcoming remake whereas clarifying her position with the HBO sequence. Beforehand, it was introduced that Rowling would function an government producer for the Harry Potter TV remake, which continues to be within the early phases of manufacturing. This left the writer’s full contribution to the script unclear. The Harry Potter present will likely be directed by Mark Mylod, who will double as author alongside showrunner Francesca Gardiner. The script will, after all, be primarily based on Rowling’s e-book sequence.

On June twenty first, 2025, Rowling posted on X that she had completed studying the primary two episodes of the Harry Potter TV present, describing them as “SO, SO, SO GOOD.” When questioned within the feedback about whether or not she was writing for the sequence, Rowling responded, “No, but I’ve worked closely with the extremely talented writers.” See the Harry Potter writer’s put up on X beneath:

J.Okay. Rowling’s Approval Hints At E book-Trustworthy Episodes

Rowling’s quick put up on X reveals a handful of truths in regards to the upcoming Harry Potter TV present. First, it is a signal that the scripts for the primary two episodes of season 1 are largely accomplished. This, mixed with the current casting bulletins, retains HBO in line for its anticipated 2027 launch window. The truth that Rowling is basically happy with the end result of those early episodes of Harry Potter signifies a continued adherence to the books, one thing additional bolstered by the writer’s clarification of her position throughout the sequence.

Rowling’s affirmation that she is not serving as a author for the Harry Potter sequence (as she did for the Improbable Beasts films) aligns with earlier feedback from HBO. CEO Casey Bloys acknowledged that HBO will proceed to be in enterprise with Rowling, however that the writer’s current social and political opinions would not be “secretly infused” with the script. As a substitute, as a guide within the writers’ room, Rowling’s involvement signifies that the Harry Potter present is following via on its promise to stay book-accurate in ways in which had been not possible for the Warner Bros. film sequence.

The Standing Of HBO’s Harry Potter Remake

Filming Can Start On Goal

As beforehand talked about, Rowling’s announcement that she has learn the primary two episodes of the Harry Potter TV present presents a glimpse into the place HBO is within the manufacturing course of. The implication is that any episodes past this haven’t but been accomplished. Nonetheless, with a script and lots of the present’s main characters already solid, manufacturing might probably start this summer time, which is correct on course primarily based on HBO’s earlier estimate. If all goes easily, the Harry Potter remake might even premiere on the earlier finish of its launch window on the finish of 2026.

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