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TheHarry Potterseries, created by JK Rowling and adapted into a critically acclaimed movie franchise by Warner Bros., began its journey withHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stonein 2001 and quickly went on to span the length of 7 sequels, ending withHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2(2011). The journey of the titular character, however, does not end there as the universe goes on inhabiting the wizards and the muggles, and it seems as though the peek into the past with theFantastic Beastsfranchise has been enough reminiscing for now.
Warner Bros. Discovery is fully planning ahead and HBO Max’s content head reveals how the team is delving into strategically pursuing theHarry Potteruniverse further into the future.
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Warner Bros. Rolls Out the Carpet ForHarry PotterFranchise
It has been over a decade since the wizards and the muggles of the original Warner Bros. Wizarding World last stepped onto the big screens. Since 2011, there has only been the past to keep the Potterheads company whileFantastic Beastsnosedive into the era of Grindelwald and Dumbledore’s epic romance and rivalry. In the meantime, the April merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery that gave way to a budgetary restraint and a consequential soul-searching for Warner Bros. IPs delivered a blueprint for the future of the billion-dollar production house.
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Without further ado, WBD now launches an array of projects centered around their original properties like theHarry Potterfranchise. After the 2021 reunion special, the waves of nostalgia and longing that crashed into hearts around the world managed to work out to some extent. Reports now indicate that the past (having been all caught up now) is to stay in the past and newer projects that can give the fans a glimpse into the future are up for discussion within the walls of the Warner Bros. HQ.
HBO Max Content Head Discusses Plans For WBD’s Future
When it comes to theHarry Potterfranchise, the beloved juggernaut that provided home and escapism to entire generations of young fans has to be treated as a sacred entity. As such, to cross over the boundaries of the original universe and step into the future with the remnants that were left behind is also a subject that can prove contentious if not served right. Sarah Aubrey understands that and in her position as the content head for HBO Max, she knows exactly how to streamline theHarry Potterfranchise in the right direction.
“There’s nothing like a ‘Harry Potter’ fan, in terms of their endless appetite for storytelling and new ways of interacting with these characters. So whether it’s the reunion or live events or games, we’re very much in the business of creating new content for those fans and thinking what to do next. We don’t have a series in active development right now. But we are very much in that business, because fans are just clamoring for more storytelling.”
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While it may not be saying much as to the status of the franchise’s development, the Potterheads can now awaken from their indefinite hiatus to fawn over the rumoredHarry Potterseries. If justice is done by the original creation, the fans might even get to explore Hogwarts through the eyes of the legacy children and perhaps witness a few returning cameos.
Source:Variety
Diya Majumdar
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Diya Majumdar is a Senior Content Writer at FandomWire with over 2000 published articles on the website. Since 2022, she has been working as an entertainment journalist with a special focus on films and pop culture.Among the countless genres and themes of Hollywood, the ones that particularly favor Diya’s tastes include Game of Thrones, DC, and well-aged thrillers and classics.
