New 'Harry Potter' TV Series in Development with J.K. Rowling as Executive Producer

Expected to release in 2025 or 2026, the series has sparked controversy due to Rowling's views on gender identity.

Warner Bros. Discovery has ordered a decade-long adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series for the Max streaming service, with an expected release date in 2025 or 2026.
Rowling, the author of the original book series, will serve as an executive producer and is expected to be involved in the decision-making process for the series.
The series will feature a new cast and is currently in the early stages of development, with producers still searching for a showrunner.
Several writers, including Martha Hillier, Kathleen Jordan, Tom Moran, and Michael Lesslie, have pitched their visions for the series.
Rowling's involvement has sparked controversy due to her views on biological sex and gender identity, which have been criticized as transphobic.