News about the series Harry Potter announced by Warner quite some time ago. If the casting still remains a mystery, we now know who has been entrusted with the artistic direction of this program eagerly awaited by fans of the saga.
Francesca Gardiner has the heavy task of wearing the showrunner’s hat, which means she will oversee the writing and smooth running of the production. This is good news since the name of the writer and producer is attached to some of the biggest television successes of recent years, such as Succession, Killing Eveor His Dark Materials: His Dark Materialsas pointed out by Hollywood Reporter.
And Mark Mylod too
Alongside him, the name of Mark Mylod was announced, who will direct several episodes of the first season while also serving as a producer. For his part, he signed the direction of a few episodes of Game of Thrones, Shamelessbut also the second and expected season of The Last of Us.
David Heyman, who produced the hit film series from 2001 to 2011, is attached to the upcoming series as a producer.
Not for now
In development since 2021, this new adaptation of the Harry Potter saga initially intended for Max in the United States will finally be broadcast on the HBO platform (but on Max, in France), will still be a while away. Some time ago, the boss of Warner announced a release date for 2026.
Little information has been revealed since then, except that this series will be faithful to the work of JK Rowling, who is also attached to the project as executive producer. The famous author ofHarry Potter declared herself “delighted” with this future adaptation of her work, which should “more than live up to expectations.”
