Time: 2024-06-27
Succession alums Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod have been selected to work on the highly anticipated Harry Potter television series. Gardiner will be the showrunner and executive producer, while Mylod is set to direct multiple episodes and also serve as an executive producer for the HBO project.
The news was revealed by HBO and Warner Bros. TV, the production companies behind the upcoming series based on J. K. Rowling's beloved books. Gardiner and Mylod are no strangers to HBO, with Gardiner having worked on His Dark Materials, and Mylod having a long list of credits on hit shows such as Game of Thrones and Entourage.
According to Warner Bros. TV chairman Channing Dungey, the selection of Gardiner and Mylod followed an extensive search for the right creative team to lead the Harry Potter venture. The series is set to introduce a new cast and will be a faithful adaptation of the original books, appealing to a new generation of fans.
Originally ordered by HBO Max in April 2023, the Harry Potter series has now found its home at HBO following a strategic shift at Warner Bros. Discovery. The show is set to bring Hogwarts to life in a new way, capturing the essence of the Wizarding World that fans have come to love over the years.
In addition to the highly anticipated television series, the Harry Potter franchise includes eight blockbuster films that have collectively grossed over $7.7 billion worldwide. There is also the Fantastic Beasts film series, theme park attractions, toys, games, and the hit Broadway show Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Francesca Gardiner's previous work on shows like His Dark Materials and Killing Eve make her a perfect fit as the writer and executive producer for the Harry Potter series. Mark Mylod, known for his work on Game of Thrones and Succession, brings his expertise as a director and executive producer to the project.
The duo joins J. K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman as executive producers for the series. The show is expected to stay true to the essence of the original books while introducing a new generation of fans to the magical world of Harry Potter.
As the series continues to develop, fans can look forward to an immersive and enchanting journey through the world of Hogwarts and its beloved characters. Stay tuned for more updates on the highly anticipated Harry Potter television series.
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