Original locations and a faithful adaptation of the books – that’s what fans can expect from the new Harry Potter series

This year marks 14 years since the last Harry Potter film was released in cinemas. Despite this long time, the success and popularity of the Hogwarts universe remains unbroken.The magical world of Harry Potter will soon shine in a new light, as a Harry Potter series is currently being developed, which will differ from the well-known films in many ways. But in one crucial point everything remains the same: filming takes place in the legendary Leavesden Studios, the place where the original films were produced.The first details about how the characters will develop are already known.

Harry Potter is coming as a series: what will change?

It has become increasingly clear in recent years that streaming services often offer the best medium for complex narratives. Series like,The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerandwould be almost unrecognizable if squeezed into the narrow confines of a single feature film. Although we love the original Harry Potter films, they didn't always stick to the original books. That should now change with a Harry Potter series.

When does Harry Potter come out as a series?

Dieseries has already been confirmed and will be produced as a remake of the seven books by JK Rowling. There's no set release date yet, but fans are expecting a premiere soon. The series will be produced by HBO and Max and will be a detailed adaptation of the books, with one volume covered each season.

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Why is there a series instead of a new Harry Potter film?

The decision to adapt Harry Potter as a series rather than another film was made to give the story more depth. The films, although successful and popular, had to omit or shorten many details and subplots to accommodate the limited running time. In a series you have the opportunity to cover each volume in more detail over several episodes. This means that fewer canand events get more space. The series offers more time to explore the magical world and its complex relationships, giving fans an even deeper experience.

Harry Potter series: These are the plans of the makers

The series is intended to be closely based on the book and was designed by the creators to give the story more space. This means that certain details that were left out in the films should now be given their due. One example is the poltergeist Peeves, who had no role in the films but will appear in the series. Harry's parents, James and Lily, should now be portrayed according to their age and not older as in the films. The series should also place greater emphasis on the relationships between adults. Some unconfirmed leaks have suggested that the series will place more emphasis on the political structure of the magical world and the relationships between characters.

Fans have to be strong: the characters will change

The characters in the Harry Potter series will change in some aspects to remain true to the books., who were portrayed older in the films than in the books, are now cast younger and more authentically. Particularly in the case of Professor Snape, Sirius Black and Remus Lupine, care is taken to ensure that they are played according to their age.

Harry Potter: Of course, Harry remains the focus of the series, but the series could delve more into his development and inner conflicts.

Ron Weasley: Ron will get more space in the series, his development and his friendship with Harry and Hermione will be shown in more detail. In the books, Ron is braver and smarter than in the films, which could be better showcased in the series.
Hermione Granger: Hermione is portrayed even more intensely as the smart, hard-working and in many moments also courageous person that she is in the books. Her character becomes deeper and not as reduced to the stereotypical "perfect" girlfriend as was sometimes the case in the films.
Severus Snape: Snape is probably portrayed at a younger age and his complex story could be told in even more detail, including his tragic past and his role in the war against Voldemort.
Albus Dumbledore: Dumbledore could be shown to be a little less mystical and more of a normal teacher and mentor in the series. This gives room for a more human portrayal of his character and his deep emotional conflicts.
Draco Malfoy: Draco could be portrayed more as the product of his environment and family, with a deeper exploration of his personal development and his rivalry with Harry.
Ginny Weasley: Ginny may get a bigger role in the series and will be treated not just as a romantic interest of Harry, but as a strong character in her own right.

Harry Potter series divides: is it a good idea?

The idea of a Harry Potter series is causing mixed reactions among fans. Some see this as an opportunity to give the story more depth and finally properly tell details that were lost in the films. The series could explore the complex relationships between the characters and the various storylines of the books in a way that the films couldn't. In particular, the larger, more complex themes such as the war against Voldemort, the politics of the wizarding world and the development of characters like Ron and Hermione could be developed more intensively in a series.

But there are also many concerns. A big problem is the comparison with the films, which are still very popular and evoke a nostalgic attachment for many fans. The series therefore not only has to meet the expectations of book fans, but also convince old film fans. There is also criticism that the distance to the original film series is too short to make a remake seem necessary. Many fans fear that the remake could devalue the magic of the original films. Ultimately, we'll have to wait and see what the end result will be.