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New ‘Harry Potter’ Set Video Points to Dedalus Diggle Scene in HBO Remake

The rooftop footage underscores the series’ plan to restore book-referenced moments the films skipped.

Overview

  • Fresh videos from Skipton show a lone wizard on a rooftop raising a wand, which outlets and fan accounts identify as likely depicting Dedalus Diggle in a celebratory moment referenced in the first book.
  • Reporting indicates the scene helps clarify that Diggle is a different character from the violet-clad wizard seen with Vernon Dursley in earlier footage.
  • Coverage highlights the adaptation’s approach of inventing on-screen moments grounded in brief book references, including new interactions such as Dumbledore appearing with Nicolas Flamel.
  • Production is underway across England, with the first season expected to debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max.
  • Multiple reports cite an eight-episode season format and a broad cast list that includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore and other principal roles.