‘Harry Potter’ TV show is official, will feature a new cast

It’s official: The Boy Who Lived is being given new life.

The first “Harry Potter” TV series is a go at “Max,” the platform that was formerly known as HBO Max. 

“The stories from each of Rowling’s Harry Potter books will become a decade-long series produced with the same epic craft, love and care this global franchise is known for,” the platform said in its press release about the show. “The series will feature a new cast to lead a new generation of fandom, full of the fantastic detail, much loved characters and dramatic locations that Harry Potter fans have loved for over 25 years.”

“Each season will be authentic to the original books and bring Harry Potter and these incredible adventures to new audiences around the world, while the original, classic and beloved films will remain at the core of the franchise and available to watch globally.” 

The story of boy wizard Harry, his best friends Ron and Hermione, and their fight against the evil Voldemort was first adapted to the big screen, with the movies coming out between 2001 and 2011 (not to mention, the ongoing “Fantastic Beasts” spinoff series). 

This would be the billion-dollar franchise’s first television incarnation, and it sounds like Max’s plan is to adapt one book per season. 

Author J.K. Rowling, who has ignited controversy for her statements about the transgender community – including blowback from Daniel Radcliffe himself – will be involved in the show as an executive producer.

“Max’s commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me, and I’m looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long form television series,” Rowling said in a statement. 

Max has not yet announced a premiere date.