Harry Potter TV Series to Come to Max: Everything You Need to Know

Lyan Babilonia / Updated Jul 08, 2024 | Pub. Jul 08, 2024

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Get ready for Harry Potter mania with DISH programming!

A new HP series is coming on Max in 2026. This series promises to dig deeper into the beloved Hogwarts lore to engage both die-hard fans and newcomers alike [1].

Harry Potter Show Gets Producers and Director

Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod are taking the reins as executive producers. Mark Mylod will be calling the shots as director for multiple episodes [2].

Gardiner received critical acclaim for the Emmy-winning series Succession, where she served as a writer and producer. Her other credits include The Man in the High Castle, Medici: Masters of Florence, and The Rook. Mylod also directed and produced several episodes of the hit show Succession and has worked on series such as Shameless, The Affair, and Entourage.

Harry Potter magic is set to return to our screens in 2026

Is J.K. Rowling Involved?

J.K. Rowling, the mastermind behind the Harry Potter books, is on board as an executive producer. Rowling became a worldwide phenomenon after the publication of her novels. The Harry Potter book series has sold over 500 million copies, and the following movies have collectively grossed over $7.7 billion worldwide. Her upcoming series are expected to continue this trend.

Harry Potter Series Cast and Characters

We still don’t know which familiar faces might appear, but many media outlets affirm that Harry, Ron, and Hermione will be played by new talent.

Matthew Lewis has already said he’s “too old to play Neville again."

Switching up the main characters could be risky, but if you’re a true Potter fan, you’ll want to give the new actors a chance. All eyes will be on Harry, whether it’s Daniel Radcliffe or someone new. While we wait for the final cast list, here’s a quick rundown of the characters [3]:

All eyes will be on the actor playing Harry Potter

Harry Potter – He is also known as ‘The Boy Who Lived’. Harry is a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Hermione Granger – Hermione is Harry’s close friend and one of the brightest students at Hogwarts. She is known for her intelligence, resourcefulness, and loyalty.

Ron Weasley – Ron is another of Harry’s best friends. He comes from a large, loving wizarding family and provides humor and support throughout the series.

Albus Dumbledore – Albus is the wise and kind headmaster of Hogwarts, he acts as a mentor to Harry and plays a crucial role in the fight against the dark forces.

Severus Snape – Severus is the enigmatic and complex ‘Potions Master at Hogwarts’. His true loyalties and motivations are revealed over the course of the series.

Lord Voldemort – He is the main antagonist of the series. Lord Voldemort is a dark wizard intent on conquering the wizarding world and eliminating anyone who stands in his way.

Sirius Black – Sirius is Harry’s godfather and a member of the Order of the Phoenix. He was wrongly imprisoned for a crime he did not commit.

Rubeus Hagrid – Rubeus is the ‘Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts’ and a close friend of Harry. He has a deep love for magical creatures.

Draco Malfoy – Draco is Harry’s rival at Hogwarts. He comes from a wealthy, pure-blood wizarding family with ties to dark magic.

Neville Longbottom – Neville is a fellow Gryffindor student who grows from a timid boy into a brave and capable wizard.

The author of the book series will be involved

What’s the Show About?

The series will follow the seven books we know and love! Starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, each season will dive deep into one book [4].

The cool thing about making it a series? They won’t have to squeeze everything into a two-hour movie. That means fans get to see a lot more of the events and characters from the books. Here’s a quick peek at what each season might bring.

CAUTION: Spoilers! Skip this section if you don’t already know the plot and want to be surprised.

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone:

Harry finds out he’s a wizard and heads off to Hogwarts. There, he learns about an enchanted stone that can make you live forever. Turns out, the big bad Voldemort wants it too. Harry and his new friends have to stop him before it’s too late!

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets:

Year two at Hogwarts gets creepy when students start getting attacked. Harry and the gang play detective to figure out what’s going on. They uncover some dark secrets about the school’s past and find a weird diary. In the end, Harry has to face off against a giant snake and a memory of young Voldemort.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban:

Harry’s third year brings news of an escaped prisoner named Sirius Black who everyone thinks is after Harry. But things aren’t what they seem. Harry learns some shocking truths about his family history. There’s time travel, a werewolf teacher, and a big twist about who Sirius really is.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire:

Harry somehow ends up in a dangerous wizard tournament meant for older students. He’s got to face dragons, go on an underwater rescue mission, and navigate a crazy maze. But the real trouble starts when the final task goes wrong, and Harry witnesses Voldemort’s return. Things just got real in the wizarding world.

Get ready to see fresh faces on the upcoming Harry Potter series

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix:

Nobody believes Harry about Voldemort being back, and Hogwarts gets taken over by the strict and nasty Dolores Umbridge. Fed up, Harry starts a secret defense group. He’s also dealing with weird dreams and a freaky connection to Voldemort’s mind. It all leads to a big showdown at the Ministry of Magic, proving Voldemort’s really back and it’s time to team up against him.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince:

In year six, Harry gets help from a mystery potions book and private lessons with Dumbledore about Voldemort’s past. Meanwhile, Draco’s up to something sketchy, and Snape makes a serious promise to protect him. The book ends with a huge shock when Snape kills Dumbledore, setting the stage for the final battle.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:

The trio ditches school to hunt down Voldemort’s Horcruxes. They face tons of danger, learn some surprising stuff about Dumbledore, and hear about the powerful Deathly Hallows. Voldemort takes over, leading to an epic final battle at Hogwarts. Harry faces off against Voldemort one last time and comes out on top. The wizarding world is saved, and our heroes finally get some peace.

Each season promises to stick close to the books we all know and love.

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