Harry Potter TV series still at “nascent” stage, with writers invited to pitch new ideas
nme.comHarry Potter saga is at a “nascent” stage, with writers now being invited to pitch specific ideas to HBO Max.The news of a new TV version of J.K.
Rowling’s series of books was confirmed by HBO Max last April, with reports that each of the seven books will get its own season.“Your Hogwarts letter is here,” a tweet from the streaming company read. “Max has ordered the first ever Harry Potter scripted television series, a faithful adaptation of the iconic books.”Now, according to Deadline, a number of pitches from writers have landed in the in-tray of Warner Bros.
Discovery, with potential collaborators invited to present their specific visions for the show. Progress is said to still be at a “nascent” stage.Rowling is expected to be involved in the decision-making in the overall direction of the series, with her being listed as an executive producer.Warner Bros.
Discovery CEO David Zaslav has said that the series is likely to last “a decade”, adding: “My wife and I, we read [the Harry Potter books] to each of our three kids….It’s really moving, for 10 consecutive years, people will see Harry Potter on HBO; I mean it’s really something”.Warner Bros.
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