Overview

• Columbus, who directed the first two films, told Variety he has no plans to work on the TV reboot, saying, “No, I’ve done it, you saw my version.”
• He said he disagrees with J.K. Rowling’s statements on transgender issues and described the situation as “very sad.”
• HBO’s series is in production and is expected to premiere in 2027, with an exact date yet to be announced.
• Cast includes Dominic McLaughlin (Harry), Arabella Stanton (Hermione), Alastair Stout (Ron), John Lithgow (Dumbledore) and Nick Frost (Hagrid), among others.
• HBO content chief Casey Bloys has stated the adaptation is not being infused with Rowling’s views, and Columbus noted TV’s longer format can restore book elements omitted from the films, such as Peeves.