International Harry Potter Day 2025: Know when Harry Potter TV series is releasing?
Fans of Harry Potter are celebrating the International
Harry Potter Day
on Friday, May 2, as they keenly wait for the release of much-anticipated TV series by HBO.
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This day holds major significance in the hearts of millions of Potterheads, a term used to describe the Harry Potter fans worldwide, as they pay rich tributes to the magical universe of JK Rowling.
International Harry Potter Day 2025: Recalling the film series
On the silver screen, it all began with the fantasy film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, that came out in 2001 and proved to be a major box office success.
Featuring Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, the story revolved around the mysterious world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as the lead character gets to know about his powers and kick starts his formal education as a wizard.
Apart from Radcliffe, the Chris Columbus directorial featured Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. Upon its release, the film minted more than $1 billion worldwide and provided the platform to one of the legendary franchises till date.
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Fans did not have to wait for too long as the second part, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, came out one year later in 2002. The last two films in the series -- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2 -- were released in 2010 and 2011.
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Harry Potter gets TV reboot
It's been 14 years since the last Harry Potter film hit the screens worldwide. The Potterheads are now eagerly waiting for the TV series by HBO and Warner Bros., which is expected to give a fresh feel to the iconic character.
Actor Tom Felton, who essayed the role of Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter's arch rival, in the film series, has been roped in by the production banner for a behind-the-scenes role in the upcoming TV series, Daily Mail reported.
An insider told the publication that Felton shall remain "involved with the new production" of the TV series.
Last month, Felton told People magazine that he was "definitely" going to sneak into a background shot for the series as an extra.
It seems that Felton might not be playing a role in the TV series since the producers look forward to keeping it "separate from the original movies," a source told Daily Mail.
Besides Felton, Deadline earlier reported that the makers have signed Paul Whitehouse to feature as Argus Filch. Whitehouse appeared as Sir Cadogan in the 2004 film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Release date for new series
The makers are scheduled to begin production on the upcoming TV series in summer this year.
As per reports, it is expected to come out sometime next year or by 2027.
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FAQs
1. Who all will feature in the
Harry Potter TV series
?
Some of the confirmed names include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell among others.
2. Who plays the lead role in the upcoming TV series?
As of now, no official announcement has been made regarding the role of Harry Potter.
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