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Economic Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Harry Potter HBO Series: Release window, filming, confirmed cast members, plot and how to watch
ANI Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter in the upcoming HBO series set to release in 2027. Harry Potter HBO series will be released in late 2026 or early 2027. Announced during Warner Bros. Discovery's April 2023 event, the show is now part of HBO's platform following a streaming service reshuffle. Filming begins in mid-2025, with a fresh cast leading the set for Max, the Harry Potter series will now stream on HBO. Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed the change during a streaming overhaul that also moved Welcome to Derry to HBO. CEO David Zaslav previously stated a 2026 release, but a late 2024 delay announcement has shifted the timeline to 2027. Filming will start in mid-summer 2025. The show is planned as a decade-long series with one season per book. Casey Bloys, HBO and Max Content Chairman, confirmed that the adaptation will stay true to the original book series. Each season will provide detailed storytelling, something not possible in the earlier films. Also Read: Rick and Morty Season 8: Episode 8 release date, time, episode schedule and where to watch in US, UK Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter. Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley. These actors were selected from more than 30,000 auditions. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner confirmed the selections and praised the efforts of casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann. The first official image of McLaughlin as Harry was released in July 2025. John Lithgow was the first actor cast, playing Albus Dumbledore. In the original films, Richard Harris and Michael Gambon previously portrayed the following roles and actors have been confirmed: Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrel Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander No original lead actors from the films will return. A press statement confirmed the show will feature a new cast to reflect a new generation of fans. There may be rare cameos from supporting actors, but none are confirmed. Radcliffe, Watson, and Grint are not expected to appear due to public disagreements with JK Rowling. Also Read: Love Island: Beyond the Villa: Release date, time, cast, trailer, episode schedule, how to watch in US, Canada, UK, Australia The series will follow the story across seven seasons, aligning with the books. It aims to dive deeper into plot lines and character development than the films could. Long-form television allows more time for world-building and narrative Rowling is involved as an executive producer. HBO supports her involvement and stated it benefits the production. She holds rights to the Wizarding World and is compensated for any content related to show will air exclusively on HBO in the United States in 2027. Details for international distribution have not been released yet. Will Daniel Radcliffe or Emma Watson return to the Harry Potter TV show? No, the main cast from the films will not return. A new cast will lead the show. How many seasons will the Harry Potter series have? The show is expected to run for seven seasons, with each season covering one book.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Harry Potter HBO Series: Release window, filming, confirmed cast members, plot and how to watch
Harry Potter HBO series will be released in late 2026 or early 2027. Announced during Warner Bros. Discovery's April 2023 event, the show is now part of HBO's platform following a streaming service reshuffle. Filming begins in mid-2025, with a fresh cast leading the project. Harry Potter HBO Series How to Watch Originally set for Max, the Harry Potter series will now stream on HBO. Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed the change during a streaming overhaul that also moved Welcome to Derry to HBO. CEO David Zaslav previously stated a 2026 release, but a late 2024 delay announcement has shifted the timeline to 2027. Harry Potter HBO Series Filming Filming will start in mid-summer 2025. The show is planned as a decade-long series with one season per book. Casey Bloys, HBO and Max Content Chairman, confirmed that the adaptation will stay true to the original book series. Each season will provide detailed storytelling, something not possible in the earlier films. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pelayaran yang belum terjual dengan harga terjangkau Pelayaran | Iklan Penelusuran Pelajari Undo Also Read: Rick and Morty Season 8: Episode 8 release date, time, episode schedule and where to watch in US, UK Harry Potter HBO Series Confirmed Cast Members Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter. Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley. These actors were selected from more than 30,000 auditions. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner confirmed the selections and praised the efforts of casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann. Live Events The first official image of McLaughlin as Harry was released in July 2025. John Lithgow was the first actor cast, playing Albus Dumbledore. In the original films, Richard Harris and Michael Gambon previously portrayed the role. The following roles and actors have been confirmed: Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrel Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander Original Cast and Future Appearances No original lead actors from the films will return. A press statement confirmed the show will feature a new cast to reflect a new generation of fans. There may be rare cameos from supporting actors, but none are confirmed. Radcliffe, Watson, and Grint are not expected to appear due to public disagreements with JK Rowling . Also Read: Love Island: Beyond the Villa: Release date, time, cast, trailer, episode schedule, how to watch in US, Canada, UK, Australia Harry Potter HBO Series Plot and Format The series will follow the story across seven seasons, aligning with the books. It aims to dive deeper into plot lines and character development than the films could. Long-form television allows more time for world-building and narrative expansion. JK Rowling's Role JK Rowling is involved as an executive producer. HBO supports her involvement and stated it benefits the production. She holds rights to the Wizarding World and is compensated for any content related to it. Harry Potter HBO Series Release Window The show will air exclusively on HBO in the United States in 2027. Details for international distribution have not been released yet. FAQs Will Daniel Radcliffe or Emma Watson return to the Harry Potter TV show ? No, the main cast from the films will not return. A new cast will lead the show. How many seasons will the Harry Potter series have? The show is expected to run for seven seasons, with each season covering one book.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rick and Morty Season 8: Episode 8 release date, time, episode schedule and where to watch in US, UK
Rick and Morty is back with new episodes each week. Season 8 has started airing both in the US and the UK. The series continues to follow the sci-fi adventures of Rick, Morty, and their family. The latest episode, titled Nomortland , is releasing soon. Rick and Morty Season 8 Episode 8 Release Date, Time and Where to Watch in US, UK Episode 8 of Rick and Morty season 8 is called Nomortland. It will premiere on Sunday, 13th July 2025 on Adult Swim in the US at 11pm ET/PT. UK viewers will get access to the episode a week later, on Sunday, 20th July 2025, on E4 at 9pm BST. Also Read: Virgin River Season 7: Is release date confirmed? See what to expect, cast, new characters, key storylines and season 8 update by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Most Expensive Cars In The World Undo US Episode Schedule Episode 1: Summer of All Fears – 25th May 2025 Episode 2: Valkyrick – 1st June 2025 Live Events Episode 3: The Rick, The Mort & The Ugly – 8th June 2025 Episode 4: The Last Temptation of Jerry – 15th June 2025 Episode 5: Cryo Mort a Rickver – 22nd June 2025 Episode 6: The Curicksous Case of Bethjamin Button – 29th June 2025 Episode 7: Ricker Than Fiction – 6th July 2025 Episode 8: Nomortland – 13th July 2025 Episode 9: Morty Daddy – 20th July 2025 Episode 10: Hot Rick – 27th July 2025 UK Release UK fans started watching Rick and Morty season 8 on 1st June 2025. Episodes are airing on E4 every Sunday at 9pm BST, following a one-week delay behind the US. Also Read: Ax-4 Mission Return: Where will splashdown occur? See date, time, how to watch livestream and crew Will Season 8 Be Available on Netflix? All past seasons of Rick and Morty are currently available on Netflix UK. Season 8 is first airing exclusively on Channel 4's E4. It is expected to arrive on Netflix some months after the initial broadcast. No confirmed date for Netflix release has been announced yet. More Adventures Ahead Season 8 of Rick and Morty continues the journey of Rick, Morty, and their family through multiverse stories. The season will end with episode 10, Hot Rick, on 27th July. Adult Swim has already renewed the series through season 12. The official synopsis promises stories with Summer, Jerry, Beth, and other familiar characters. FAQs When is Rick and Morty season 8 episode 8 releasing in the US and UK? Episode 8 will air on 13th July 2025 in the US and 20th July 2025 in the UK. Will Rick and Morty season 8 be on Netflix? Yes, but only after the exclusive E4 release window ends. A Netflix release date is not yet confirmed.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
James Gunn Says ‘Superman' Is About an ‘Immigrant That Came From Other Places' and How We've ‘Lost' the Value of ‘Basic Human Kindness': ‘Yes, It's About Politics'
James Gunn is opening up about what 'Superman' is really about. In his Sunday profile with The Times of London, the DC Studios head went deep on the themes and ideas that drive his highly anticipated 'Superman.' He explained that the superhero epic encompasses 'the story of America,' and at a basic level, is about a man searching for a better life away from his original home. More from Variety 'Rick and Morty' Boss on How James Gunn and Zack Snyder Agreed to Parody Themselves and Their Dueling 'Superman' Takes (EXCLUSIVE) 'Superman' Star David Corenswet Reached Out to Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin for Advice, but They Said We're 'Not Gonna Try and Give You Any Tips': 'Superman's Not So Much for Giving Advice' James Gunn Offers Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at 'Superman' in New Photo Book 'I mean, 'Superman' is the story of America,' Gunn explained. 'An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country, but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost.' Gunn acknowledged that the movie's themes may be interpreted differently across political groups, especially considering the current nationwide unrest around immigration. However, Gunn stands by the ideals embedded in 'Superman,' and added that he doesn't care if anyone takes offense. 'Yes, it plays differently, but it's about human kindness and obviously there will be jerks out there who are just not kind and will take it as offensive just because it is about kindness. But screw them,' he said. He continued, 'Yes, it's about politics. But on another level it's about morality. Do you never kill no matter what — which is what Superman believes — or do you have some balance, as Lois believes? It's really about their relationship and the way different opinions on basic moral beliefs can tear two people apart.' 'Superman,' which releases July 11, stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen and Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl. Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Rick and Morty' Boss on How James Gunn and Zack Snyder Agreed to Parody Themselves and Their Dueling ‘Superman' Takes (EXCLUSIVE)
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from 'Rick and Morty' Season 8, Episode 7, 'Ricker Than Fiction,' which aired Sunday, July 6 on Adult Swim. DC Studios CEO James Gunn and fellow filmmaker Zack Snyder made surprise appearances on this week's episode of 'Rick and Morty,' lending their voices to guest star as over-the-top versions of themselves. More from Variety James Gunn Says 'Superman' Is About an 'Immigrant That Came From Other Places' and How We've 'Lost' the Value of 'Basic Human Kindness': 'Yes, it's About Politics' James Gunn Offers Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at 'Superman' in New Photo Book Why Nicholas Hoult Lost Superman Role to David Corenswet: He's a 'More Controlled Actor' and Had 'Really Good' Chemistry With Another Lois Lane 'They were good sports,' said 'Rick and Morty' exec producer Scott Marder. 'Both of those guys sort of implied that this is the show they watch when they have downtime. So they were thrilled to get to be a part of the world, and there was no pushback or bristling. If anything, they laughed at anything we threw at them. There were probably, frankly, even more digs and more silly things we could have used. All they did was laugh it off.' Gunn, in particular, was framed as a villain in Season 8 Episode 7, 'Ricker Than Fiction.' Written by Rob Schrab, the episode kicks off with Rick and Morty not happy about the creative direction of their favorite movie franchise, 'Maximum Velocitree.' So they head to the Warner Bros. lot — and more specifically, they confront Gunn (the director and producer of 'Maximum Velocitree'). When they're not satisfied with Gunn's response, Rick and Morty use Rick's 'Movie-lizer' to rewrite the franchise themselves. In the Warner Bros. cafeteria, Gunn runs into a swole Snyder – and after some 'Superman' ribbing ('Just saw your new cut of 'Superman,'' Snyder tells Gunn, 'and word of advice, he's the 'Man of Steel,' not the 'Man of Conversation.' Do more shots of him punching!'), Snyder tells him all about Rick Sanchez: 'That's the guy who sealed Christopher Nolan in the giant bookcase to 'punish' him for 'Interstellar.' He doesn't represent real fans. He's just the smartest man in the universe. Don't sweat it. He can't do what we do. Probably.' In the end, Rick and Morty — with the help of Jerry — manage to indeed come up with a better ending, having been sucked into the Movie-lizer, and becoming new 'Maximum Velocitree' villains. When they die in the movie, Gunn tearfully proclaims: 'They did it! What an ending! They out-done the Gunn!' Rick and Morty find their way back into the real world, but Gunn steals the Movie-lizer's hard drive and takes it to Warner Bros. He tells 'Mr. Brothers': 'They cracked the code! This won't just put butts in seats and sell popcorn, it could give people hope! It could save Hollywood, it could change everything.' Warner Brothers is impressed and tells his henchman: 'Give this man a sundae!' Gunn is then killed by a gun named 'Sundae.' 'I'm excited for the fans to get this one,' Marder said. 'I feel like they're always hungry for classic 'Rick and Morty' episodes, ones that feel like a fun plug-and-play, episode-of-the-week. This one feels like it checks that box in a big way, but then has fun surprises.' The idea of the Movie-lizer had been floating around the writers' room for a while, Marder said. But initially it was the 'Book-alizer,' and revolved around Jerry writing a novel. Then the idea pivoted to movies. 'Maximum Velocitree' was dreamed up as a wink at the 'Transformers' and 'Fast and Furious' franchises. 'We were like, if we're going to do a movie and we're going skewer Hollywood, we feel like we have to include our bosses,' he said. 'So we started thinking about Warner Bros. Who'd be a good face to be kind of the villain here? James Gunn just seemed like such a good choice. We were all pretty sure that whenever Schrab reached out to Gunn he would be a million percent in the middle of doing 'Superman.' But he not only did he respond instantly with a yes, but I think he ran it up the chain at Warner Bros. that same day. We had people on our production side who were like, 'How is it that James Gunn and Zaslav and all these people already know about this episode?' We didn't think it would actually move this quickly.' According to Marder, Gunn even made sure to find time to stop by and do his lines in the 'Rick and Morty' recording booth the morning after he finished principal production on 'Superman.' 'I think Gunn called people over him to make sure that this wasn't going to mess anything up. And it looked like he got the green light pretty quickly,' Marder said. 'They both came in and were really good sports. I'm a very proud nerd, I idolize both these guys. They've got creative freedom very few people have in Hollywood to take big swings.' Series co-creator Dan Harmon also got excited about the idea of both Gunn and Snyder showing up — and joined in to write that 'Superman' dialogue between the two. 'When he heard that they were on board and they were coming in, he sort of cracked his knuckles and wanted to make sure the episode lived up to and was worthy of them, having to deliver those lines,' Marder said. Gunn and Snyder recorded their lines back-to-back and took a picture together that day that went viral online. But luckily for the show — which wanted to keep their cameos a secret — no one picked up that they had run into each other because of 'Rick and Morty.' 'I appreciate that we were able to keep it tight lips until now,' Marder said. 'We're pretty Fort Knox over here, we're really clamped down. Anything that goes out into the public we see, and we get approval on because the fans look at everything, like the Zapruder film or through a jeweler's lens.' The storyline to 'Ricker Than Fiction' was also meta, centering on fan discourse over franchises, sequels and long-running I.P. like both 'Superman' and, yes, 'Rick and Morty.' 'For sure, it's a very high-class situation to have such a passionate audience,' Marder said. 'It was certainly very organic to the episode. You're always hearing how everyone could do it better and how it seems so easy. Rick and Morty think they can make a better movie. They're given the keys to the kingdom. And it's not as easy as it seems. Writing is really hard. It's a lot easier to sit on your couch and nitpick something than it is to do the heavy lifting of doing it yourself. So that was all the stuff that we tried to do in a really fun, quick, kinetic way in this episode, without being too up on a soapbox.' Gunn is shot at the end of the episode, but who knows — he could always return now that he's a part of 'Rick and Morty' canon. As for Snyder, the filmmaker is such a fan that he almost immediately asked to do more. 'I direct all the voices, so I directed both those guys, and Snyder left, and he came back like a fan, saying, 'I'll do anything for the show. Throw me a tag. Throw me a thing,'' Marder said. 'It was just cool to hear such enthusiasm from him.' So how about a 'Snyder cut' of 'Ricker Than Fiction'? 'That would be cool,' Marder said. 'I do love a good Snyder cut!' Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
