A lot has been mentioned because it was introduced that HBO Max (then Max) could be producing a Harry Potter collection. In idea, the transfer is smart, since it has been nearly 25 years for the reason that first Potter film was launched, and an up to date, fleshed out collection model could be a strategy to reignite the magic for a brand new viewers. Nevertheless, reactions to the mission have been considerably lukewarm. Now, a fan is itemizing another Wizarding World-set mission that they want HBO invested in as an alternative, and there are good factors made.
That Potterhead shared a compilation on Instagram, which confirmed completely different concepts that they believed would make a greater collection than the upcoming Harry Potter present. These concepts included a present about Lord Voldemort’s fascinating previous and an adaptation of The Cursed Baby, which is at the moment a stage play. A Marauders collection monitoring the adolescence of James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew was additionally talked about. Take a look at the viral video:
Some could also be stunned {that a} portion of followers is not tremendous jazzed a few new Harry Potter adaptation, I believe it’s utterly comprehensible. After there’s already obtained an eight-movie franchise that covers the occasions of the core Potter books, and so they’re nicely achieved. Miraculously, the eight implausible films — which have been helmed by 4 completely different administrators — have been produced in fast succession. Additionally they embody nice performances and, whereas they’re truncated in comparison with the books, they’re principally trustworthy.
All in all, it is actually arduous to catch lightning in a bottle, and doing so twice could be a momentous feat. So, briefly, why recreating these tales when the Harry Potter films are nonetheless close to good?
It is comprehensible that Potter followers would need the producers to discover a brand new story set throughout the Wizarding World. Ever for the reason that launch of The Deathly Hallows novel in 2007, copious quantities of extra studying materials has been launched concerning the characters on this fictional universe.
J.Okay. Rowling wrote in-depth tales overlaying the backgrounds of characters like Minerva McGonagall and the Black sisters. I would argue that every one are compelling and, after all, they’ve but to be explored through TV or movie. Personally, I’m dying for a Marauders collection and, as you possibly can see from the Instagram video above, I am not alone. There’s even been fan fiction written on the topic, and lots of have shared their ideas on who may play younger James, Sirius, Remus and Peter. It is mind-boggling to me that such a mission hasn’t been greenlit.
Nonetheless, who is aware of? Perhaps this upcoming Harry Potter collection will ignite the fanbase and lead to a brand new wave of recognition for it. Whether it is profitable, which Warner Bros. is banking on contemplating the big manufacturing price ticket, I can not assist however marvel if it may pave the way in which for extra Potter tales, together with the Marauders.
Potter has an ardent fanbase already, and it’s a worthwhile property for WB, so I nonetheless have hope that producers produce other concepts cooking. We’ll simply have to attend and see if this new collection acts as a motivator or a cause to carry again on investing extra into this IP.
The brand new Harry Potter collection is in manufacturing now, however it received’t be obtainable to stream till 2027. Within the meantime, followers can revisit the unique Potter films now with an HBO Max subscription. For data on collection heading to streaming within the close to future, be sure to seek the advice of our 2025 TV schedule.