The big series reboot will start in 2026 and the most important position has now been filled

After eight films, Harry Potter is now returning. Instead of going to the cinema, the boy who lived is going to TV. HBO is currently working on a reboot in series formwhich is officially scheduled to launch in 2026.

Who creates the Harry Potter series for HBO

Now it is known who holds all the reins: According to a report by TheHollywoodReporter was with Francesca Gardiner the showrunner and screenwriter for the Harry Potter series.

Gardiner has worked on popular projects such as KillingEve, The Man in the High Castle or His Dark Materials and Succession Succession in particular is one of the most high-caliber prestige series that HBO has to offer.

But not only that: With Mark Mylod is also known as the first director for the Potter comeback. Mylod was also involved in Succession as a producer and director, so with the return to Hogwarts he continues his collaboration with Gardiner.

In addition, Mylod had The Menu directed one of the best movies of 2022. Previously, he was responsible for several episodes of Game of Thrones – such as High Sparrow from season 5, The Broken Man from season 6 or The Queen's Justice from season 7.

Mylod is set to direct several episodes of Harry Potter – further details about his role in the major HBO project are currently unknown.

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What else you should know about the Harry Potter series

What happens next? Of course, the big question remains as to who will be the cast and which young actors will take on the roles of Harry, Hermione, Ron and Co. But there will definitely be news in the coming weeks and months in order to meet the planned release date in 2026.

The Harry Potter series is set to run for a total of ten years and will be fairly faithful to the seven books by JK Rowling. Rowling is also personally involved in the creative process of the HBO project.