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HBO’s Harry Potter Set Tightens Security After Props Go Missing

The crackdown underscores the high value of props on a billion‑pound set.

Overview

  • Crew reported missing items during a Halloween feast shoot on the new Hogwarts Great Hall set, including broomsticks, wands, pumpkins, spell books, and fake food.
  • Producers have begun fitting select props with microchips to help track and deter theft.
  • New signs on set say every prop move will be logged each day and any removal requires Props Department approval.
  • Executives warned that taking items could lead to dismissal and said they will monitor marketplaces such as eBay for listings.
  • No one has been identified as responsible, and production continues toward a Christmas Day 2026 premiere with a second season already planned.