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As filming continues on HBO’s new Harry Potter series, a surprising new video has fans buzzing — and it’s not from the set. The spotlight instead lands on a different adaptation: Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions, Audible and Pottermore’s ambitious new reimagining of the classic novels. The cast features a star-studded roster of over 200 performers, but one name is generating particular excitement: Arabella Stanton, the young actress voicing Hermione Granger in the first three installments of the audio series.

In a new behind-the-scenes video released to promote the Audible project, Stanton appears alongside Frankie Treadaway (Harry Potter) and Max Lester (Ron Weasley) as the trio answer Potter-themed trivia questions. While all three are charming, Stanton’s performance is an undeniable standout — bursting with wit, confidence, and unmistakable Hermione energy. Her sharp timing, bookish poise, and youthful enthusiasm have many fans convinced that this is the exact moment...

Darth Vader is easily one of the most iconic and popular Star Wars characters. He was prominently featured in several comic books, which expanded on his story as a Sith Lord, including the anthology series Star Wars: Purge. It was first published by Dark Horse Comics almost two decades ago.

Starting as a one-shot, Purge quickly became an anthology following Vader in his efforts to track down and kill Jedi who survived Order 66. As a result, it is not only one of the best Darth Vader comics but also one of the darkest stories featuring the character. Therefore, it deserves a Disney+ adaptation, if only Kathleen Kennedy would listen.

Why Star Wars: Purge Is One of the Best Darth Vader Comic Books

Star Wars: Purge was first published as a one-shot by Dark Horse Comics in December 2005. It was written by John Ostrander with art by Douglas Wheatley. The story...

Ben Barnes loves to see himself in fan-castings of an iconic Harry Potter character, but notes that his views on the franchise as a whole have been "sort of tainted" over the years.

As work begins on HBO's Harry Potter series, fans are already imagining future seasons adapting the other novels in J.K. Rowling’s classic story. That includes The Prisoner of Azkaban, which introduces Sirius Black, Harry’s godfather, who was framed for both betraying them to Voldemort and killing several Muggles.

After years in Azkaban, Sirius broke out to find Harry and convince him of his innocence. Sadly, he had to keep on the run, still helping Harry until his tragic death in The Order of the Phoenix. The movies saw Gary Oldman playing the role, who did a fine job with the part.

Of course, fans have been dream-casting roles like Sirius, and a major favorite has been Ben Barnes.

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The latest Harry Potter audiobook adaptation has a confirmed cast and release date. The new edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, narrated by Cush Jumbo, will be released on Nov. 4, 2025. The books, which are available for preorder now, are published by Pottermore Publishing and Audible Studios, and will be available on Audible.

The star-studded cast will include Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Matthew Macfadyen as Voldemort,...

While HBO still celebrates the casting of its new Harry Potter trio, Arabella Stanton is on her second victory lap as Hermione Granger already. The 11-year-old British actress was announced as the nerdy successor to Emma Watson‘s Hogwarts character in HBO’s ambitious multi-season series this May (via Harry Potter).

A mere 2 months have passed, and Arabella Stanton now moves on to her second gig as Hermione Granger even before stepping over the threshold of Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross. While this gives the young actress a headstart over her peers at Hogwarts, a true fanatic would consider this exactly in tune with the personality of our favorite Muggle-born overachiever.

Arabella Stanton Gets Crowned Twice as Hermione Granger Harry Potter trio for the new HBO series [Credit: Warner Bros. Television/ HBO]

As of August 2025, the 11-year-old Arabella Stanton has overshadowed not only her predecessor, the formidable Emma Watson, in her...

When someone says Slytherin, most people instantly think of an evil witch or wizard, or probably a Death Eater. Thanks to Lord Voldemort and a few bad apples, this Hogwarts house has been dragged through the magical mud for a long time. But here’s the truth—not all Slytherins are power-hungry dark wizards with pure-blood obsession.

In fact, some of the bravest, complex, and underrated characters in the Harry Potter universe proudly wore green and silver. After all, the Hogwarts house of Slytherins is canonically known for its ambitious, clever, witty, and fiercely loyal folks. So, it’s high time we stop judging them by a few bad spells and start giving credit where it’s due.

Therefore, let’s shine a bright light on the good guys from Slytherin. Here are ten characters from the house of snakes who proved that you don’t have to be in Gryffindor to be a hero.

The Harry Potter audiobook cast has been revealed!

Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions will feature all seven of J.K. Rowling’s book series with a cast of both stars and newcomers alike.

The first book, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” will be released in November with more to follow.

The full cast list for the books have been revealed, including the three kids, Dumbledore, Voldemort, and more.

Keep reading to find out more…

There’s also a trailer for the book series, which you can watch below.

Cast List (So Far):

Hugh Laurie (House) – Albus Dumbledore

Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) – Lord Voldemort

Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal) – Professor Snape

Michelle Gomez (Doctor Who) – Professor McGonagall

Cush Jumbo (The Good Fight) – Narrator

Frankie Treadaway – Harry Potter (books 1-3)

Max Lester – Ron Weasley (books 1-3)

Arabella Stanton – Hermione Granger (books 1-3) *also cast as Hermione in HBO’s series!

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Ever since fans were introduced to the Sorting Hat in J.K. Rowling‘s Sorcerer’s Stone book in 1997, and later in the 2001 film adaptation, Potterheads have trusted the magical object like it could never be wrong. But is that truly the case? We’ve all heard that the Sorting Hat takes your choices into account, but let’s be real, some of these choices were wild.

From Luna Lovegood clearly showing more Gryffindor bravery than Ravenclaw wit, to Peter Pettigrew choosing pure-blood supremacy like Salazar Slytherin, over the qualities of his assigned Hogwarts house—the Sorting Hat math hasn’t been mathing well. After all, the Hogwarts Sorting isn’t always black and white.

Just because someone is in Gryffindor doesn’t mean they’re super brave, or just because they’re in Slytherin, they’ll be evil. But even then, there are a few characters whose Sorting Ceremony feels way off,...

In the world of Harry Potter, the Patronus charm is one of the most powerful spells that casts a magical creature made of light to chase away dark creatures called Dementors. These scary beings are known to make people relive their worst memories. And therefore, to drive them away, one must think of their happiest memory and cast a corporeal Patronus.

But this charm isn’t easy to master—especially for someone like Harry, who had a very sad childhood. Which is why, when Harry first tried to cast a Patronus, he failed multiple times. His memories weren’t strong enough, and every time a Dementor came close, he relived the haunting memory of hearing his mother screaming as she died.

However, what if we told you that the scream that Harry heard upon facing the Dementors wasn’t his own memory? This is where a dark Voldemort theory comes...

Over the years, since the completion of the Harry Potter franchise we’ve come across a myriad of fan theories surrounding the books and films. But none as baffling as fans questioning why Harry didn’t use the Chamber of Secrets to train Dumbledore’s Army? I mean, at first glance it sounded like an eureka moment making me believe it’s a really cool idea.

After all, the Chamber was hidden, secret, well-protected, and no one could access it without knowing Parseltongue. So, I almost considered it the perfect place to train without getting caught. But then, upon giving it a deeper thought I realized that the theory might sound exciting, but when you actually think about it, it doesn’t hold up.

There are many practical problems with using the Chamber, one of which is the fact that only Harry could open it. Thus making it difficult for...

When HBO announced Paapa Essiedu as the new Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter reboot, the internet had a lot to say. The casting immediately turned into a controversy, leading HBO to turn off its comments on social media. But while people are actively opposing Essiedu’s role in the reboot, his hit show, The Lazarus Project, seems to hint at why he was cast as Snape in the first place.

Turns out, his role as George, in the 2022 sci-fi show, has a lot in common with the role of Severus Snape, previously perfected by Alan Rickman in the Harry Potter films. If you look closely, George and Snape are not just heroes or villains. They’re like the most complex, quiet, and serious characters, always hiding deep secrets.

In The Lazarus Project, Paapa Essiedu’s character George travels through time, tries to fix disasters, and carries big emotional weight with him.

While we all considered Albus Dumbledore as the wise, kind headmaster of Hogwarts who guided Harry through his early years at the school, a new fan theory seems to suggest otherwise. Gaining momentum on the internet, this bold Harry Potter theory seems to suggest that Dumbledore might actually be one of the reasons why James and Lily Potter died.

Turns out, fans have started to look closely at the story behind their deaths, and something doesn’t sit right. They believe that while Voldemort may have cast the final spell, it was perhaps Dumbledore, whose selfish motives, dark history, or even lack of transparency with the Potters may have build a lack of trust which led them to put their faith in the wrong people. Which eventually resulted in their death.

Like we all know, the basic story, Voldemort tried to kill baby Harry, and Lily’s love protected him.

J.K. Rowling’s magical world of Harry Potter is filled with deep, emotional connections, which are often overlooked by fans. One such subtle yet heart-touching link exists between the Prewett family and the Weasleys. It’s a quiet detail, almost hidden in the background, but it adds so much weight to a moment we all cried over, Fred Weasley’s tragic demise.

You see, Molly Weasley wasn’t just a caring mother to her seven children; she was also a sister. Her brothers, Fabian and Gideon Prewett, were brave members of the Order of the Phoenix who fought against Voldemort’s forces in the First Wizarding War. And turns out, they were twins too, much like her sons, Fred and George.

And just like Fred, Fabian, and Gideon lost their lives far too soon. This forgotten family tragedy creates a haunting parallel between two sets of twins, two wars, and...

In what is perhaps the most disturbing scene in “Joker” (2019), Arthur Fleck, dressed in his clown makeup, looks in the mirror and gradually, torturously, stretches his mouth into a grotesque smile, forcing happiness onto his own face. What unsettles us is not merely the eruption of violence, but the realization that Fleck has crossed into an entirely new moral terrain. He has transcended good and evil into something more abstract, more intellectual. Something that is, heaven forbid, existential.

This is not a one-off moment in film. In the last ten years, something strange has happened to the universe of screen villains. Villains no longer merely revel in cruelty or a lust for power; they think they are philosophers in disguise. They no longer twirl moustaches; they think Camus. Their wickedness is no longer cast as pathology, but rather as a rigorously thought-out reaction to an uncontrollable world. This shift is not merely cosmetic.

Twenty years after Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire first brought dragons, mermaids, and a reborn Lord Voldemort to the big screen, Warner Bros. is bringing the fan-favorite film back to theaters. As part of this year’s Back to Hogwarts global celebration, the fourth installment of the beloved fantasy franchise will return to cinemas worldwide in a limited theatrical re-release — just in time for its 20th anniversary. Originally released in 2005 and directed by Mike Newell, Goblet of Fire marked a turning point for the series. Harry’s fourth year at Hogwarts plunges him into the perilous Triwizard Tournament, alongside Cedric Diggory (played by Robert Pattinson in his breakout role) and champions from other magical schools. But it’s the final act — where Ralph Fiennes makes his chilling debut as a fully reborn Voldemort — that cements the film’s legacy as a major tonal shift for the franchise.

The...

Whether you’re a diehard Potterhead or just a casual Harry Potter fan, you’ll surely know the classic spells—Expecto Patronum, Expelliarmus, and of course, the infamous trio of Unforgivable Curses—Avada Kedavra, Crucio, and Imperio. Because over the years, these spells have become household names.

They’ve lit up wand tips, won duels, and saved lives across seven books and eight films. But what about the underdogs of the Wizarding World? The low-key charms and hexes that don’t get the spotlight but are just as powerful—if not more terrifying—when used by the right (or wrong) witch/wizard?

So today, we’re diving beyond the surface of spellcasting and into the depths of J.K. Rowling‘s magical lore. From mind-bending enchantments to reality-wrecking hexes, this list explores the 10 most powerful and underrated spells in the Harry Potter universe. You’ve seen the basics—now brace yourself for the deep cuts.

When people think of Hermione Granger, they often remember her as the brainy, rule-following witch with a hand always raised in class. However, in the Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling depicted Hermione as way more than just a clever student.

She had a savage side—bold, brave, and totally badass. While Emma Watson did a fantastic job bringing Hermione to life in the movies, some of her most savage moments were criminally skipped. But now, with HBO rebooting the Harry Potter franchise with long-form episodes, they must rectify this.

With Arabella Stanton playing the new Hermione in the upcoming Harry Potter reboot, the actress must portray Hermione’s savage side. Not just the brainy know-it-all—this time Hermione must appear as the fearless rebel who blackmailed reporters, and broke school rules like a boss.

So, let’s explore a few of Hermione’s wild moments from the books that Emma Watson never got to play,...

The Room of Requirement sequence in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is meant to be intense and chaotic. However, a minor change could have completely rewritten the ending of the Harry Potter wizarding world’s most famous story. If the theory hits right, Voldemort’s defeat would feel less like the result of bravery or strategy, and more like a fluke.

In the Room of Requirement scene, Harry, Ron, and Hermione return to find the lost diadem Horcrux. But they’re ambushed by Draco Malfoy, Goyle, and Blaise Zabini. Goyle decides to cast Fiendfyre, a massive dark fire that turns into a fiery death snake. It nearly kills everyone in the room. The fire goes out of control, and Goyle falls to his death. The trio barely escapes. But in the chaos, the Horcrux is destroyed by the Fiendfyre. What if, instead of dark fire, Goyle hit Harry with the Killing Curse?...

Lee So-hyuk starrer K-drama, S Line, has been making headlines lately for its tackling of provocative questions that we generally skip or pretend do not exist. But at the center of it all are those gold metal-framed glasses that appear like any other pair of glasses out there, but surprisingly, make the characters see red lines, aka the s*x lines.

But at another glance, it appears the glasses do more than just that. If you have noticed in the episodes released so far, the glasses make people act erratically, sometimes almost driving them to the point of killing others. While the premise is eerie, one cannot help but feel how similar these glasses are to Voldemort’s Horcrux, the Slytherin locket, from the Harry Potter franchise.

Just as Rupert Grint’s Ron hallucinates and unravels after wearing the locket for too long, we see these glasses have a similar impact.

One glaring fact that every Potterhead has noticed while watching the Harry Potter films is the gradual loss of magic as the series progresses. Like, when we first came across Chris Columbus’ Sorcerer’s Stone in 2001, there were soaring broomsticks, floating candles, dueling wizards, and a castle bursting with enchantment.

However, as the franchise progressed toward the final showdown between Harry and Voldemort, that early sense of wide-eyed magical wonder started fading and transforming into darker, grittier themes. The sequels sure do have their own unique charm, but the spellbinding essence that made us believe Hogwarts was real was no longer there.

With a shift in directorial responsibilities across the eight films, some installments felt more focused on plot and war than on the whimsical side of wizardry that originally drew us into this franchise. So today, we’re ranking all eight Harry Potter films by how magical they feel...

The legendary franchise of John Wick is nothing if not impossible from start to finish. The story that began with an impossible premise, and went on to deliver a decade’s worth of increasingly successful sequels, is now aiming to turn back the clock and go back to the very beginning… and explore the mythos around the “Impossible Task” [The Hollywood Reporter].

Designed as an anime, the prequel is set to explore the events of a single night that made John Wick so legendary in his universe. Considering the heightened action, younger characters, and broader vision of this project, it is a good call to frame the prequel as animation rather than live-action.

At the same time, it might not serve the franchise well at all to do an exposé on the Impossible Task.

John Wick Anime Prequel Will Reveal How He Survived His ‘Impossible Task’ Keanu Reeves as John...

Despite being marketed as a children’s book, the Harry Potter series is no stranger to death and heartbreak. From Sirius Black’s tragic end to Hedwig’s unexpected sacrifice, J.K. Rowling has filled her beloved saga with losses and grief, reminding readers that war comes with a cost. But even in a story filled with loss, there are certain deaths that hit harder than others.

For years, Fred Weasley’s death during the Battle of Hogwarts has been considered by fans as one of the saga’s most gut-wrenching moments. Considering how fans gradually fell in love with the twins, losing one of them left readers and the Weasley family shattered. However, a compelling theory resurfaced on the internet claiming how another death was more heartbreaking than Fred’s.

According to Potterheads, Dobby’s death quietly overshadowed Fred’s final scene. Yes, we’re talking about the quirky, sock-loving elf,...

The entertainment industry is buzzing with rumors that Marvel actor Paul Bettany, best known as the red-faced android Vision from Avengers movies and WandaVision, is in talks to play Voldemort in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot. While HBO has remained silent about the casting, sources like Redanian Intelligence claimed that the reboot has officially cast its Dark Lord.

Turns out, they’re keeping the identity of the Voldemort actor under wraps until the series premieres in 2027. This is what led people to dive deeper into the suspense of it and figure out who might be best suited for the role. That’s what connected the dots to Paul Bettany, even though prior to the MCU actor, there was a DC star (the guy who played Scarecrow in Christopher Nolan’s Batman) who flew under the radar.

The Peaky Blinders icon, Cillian Murphy, was allegedly being championed by none other than Ralph Fiennes,...

In case you haven't heard, a "Harry Potter" TV show is coming to HBO and controversial creator J.K. Rowling is involved. Rowling's anti-trans comments have cast a Dementor-sized shadow over the upcoming project, which is one of the main reasons why the series could be destined to flop. That said, the author's polarizing personal stances aren't the only thing that could potentially damage the show's success, as she's been known to make unwelcome creative changes to the "Harry Potter" lore throughout the years.

Ever since the Boy Wizard's literary adventures came to an end, Rowling has retconned numerous elements of the stories -- usually on social media -- and killed some of the magic. The writer's post-publication additions to Wizarding World lore encompass everything from changes to characters' backstories to revelations about pooping ... and let's just say the updates haven't been universally praised. If Rowling insists on implementing these ideas in the HBO series,...

Throughout the eight films and seven books of Harry Potter, one thing is made clear about Voldemort’s character. Not being provided much depth outside of his backstory, the audience is forced to believe that he is evil just for the sake of it. He was ambitious and hateful towards his parents, resulting in his malevolence.

However, a psychological profile of his character could show more depth than anyone could have imagined. More specifically, looking at his personality and beliefs through the eyes of Sigmund Freud, is it possible that Voldemort was writing his own death through the Horcruxes?

A Psychoanalysis of Tom Marvolo Riddle Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter films | Credit: Warner Bros.

Voldemort’s one consistent goal throughout Harry Potter was the fact that he wanted to conquer death. He wanted to live forever, spreading destruction and fear wherever he stood. However, in his pursuit to outrun death,...

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The filming of HBO’s “Harry Potter” series is already underway, though fans do not yet know who will portray the evil Voldemort in the project. When a Harry Potter fan account pointed out that an actor was already cast to portray He Who Shall Not Be Named, Gavin Newsom’s press office decided to take a shot at naming him.

“Congrats, @StephenM!” the press office tweeted, tagging President Donald Trump’s divisive deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller who, sure, shares at least one feature with the super-wizard in that he’s bald.

Newsom’s office drew a biting comparison between the fascistic wizard warlord of the “Harry Potter” series and Miller, who also serves as Trump’s current homeland security advisor. The post is a likewise transparent dig at Miller’s physical appearance, which Newsom’s office parallels to a photo of Ralph Fiennes’ portrayal of...

Production is currently underway on HBO's Harry Potterreboot, and the updates are coming in thick and fast, much like the letters that famously poured out of the chimney at Number Four, Privet Drive — the address at which Harry begrudgingly resided following the death of his parents. He was forced to live in the cupboard under the stairs, while his despicable Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia, and cousin Dudley stomped around him. Unfortunately for Harry, he will have to face them again in the upcoming TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books.

New photos from the set of the highly anticipated Harry Potter series have offered a glimpse at how the dastardly Dursleys will appear in the small-screen version of the story, following an extremely divisive first look at another fan-favorite character. An earlier announcement confirmed that Daniel Rigby and Bev Powley had been cast as Vernon and Petunia Dursley,...

Despite all their magical grandeur, the Harry Potter movies have often tiptoed around the franchise’s darkest moments. Sure, we got flashes of Voldemort’s rise, Dumbledore’s past, and some truly terrifying encounters—but when compared to J.K. Rowling’s chilling source material, the films traded depth for whimsical, quite often.

But now, with HBO’s upcoming reboot promising a book-faithful retelling, fans are hoping we finally get to see the shadows behind the spells. The Wizarding World isn’t just Butterbeer and Quidditch—it’s riddled with trauma, generational curses, and some downright disturbing events that shaped our favorite characters into who they are.

Remember when Harry nearly lost his sanity over Sirius’s death? Or when Neville visited his tortured parents at St. Mungo’s? What about the creepy detail about Fenrir Greyback targeting children? Yeah, none of that made it to the big screen. But these...

There are deleted scenes in the Harry Potter franchise, and then there are ‘thank Merlin they deleted it’ scenes. One of the latter almost wrecked Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire‘s most jaw-dropping plot twists—and fans are only now realizing how close we came to a major spoiler disaster.

The scene in question? An awkwardly steamy courtyard sequence featuring Harry wandering through Hogwarts post-Yule Ball, where hormonal teenagers are busy turning carriages into bedrooms. That’s when Professor Severus Snape, quitting his potion-master mode, enters as a magical buzzkill busting lovebirds and snatching house points.

So far, weirdly hilarious. But then things take a dark turn—literally. As Snape resumes his conversation with Igor Karkaroff, the Durmstrang headmaster tries to expose Snape’s Dark Mark, and Harry secretly watches it all unfold. Oh, and “Mad-Eye” Moody (aka Barty Crouch Jr. in disguise) lurks creepily in the distance.

Wandlore is as much about personality as it is about wood. In J.K. Rowling’s classification of the 38 wand woods offered by Mr. Ollivander, each timber type possesses a unique characteristic that resonates with certain traits in witches and wizards. From classic staples like holly, oak, and yew to rarer varieties such as ebony, cypress, and silver lime, each wood brings out distinct strengths and weaknesses when paired with the right wand core.

Among them, while some woods, like fir and oak, are known for resilience and longevity, others, like hawthorn, cherry, or ash, are known to offer complex, potentially volatile magic that thrives in emotionally driven users. So, in the wake of HBO’s Harry Potter reboot, which has officially begun production, let’s take a look at all 38 notable wand woods from the Wizarding World.

Additionally, we’ll rank each wood type—from the most modest to...

The Dark Lord has risen again—only this time, we have no clue who he is. According to a report from Redanian Intelligence, HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot has officially cast Voldemort. But the identity of the actor is being kept under wraps until the series premieres in 2027. Yep, that means fans might be waiting years before they get to see the snake-faced villain slither back onto the screen.

Meanwhile, Ralph Fiennes, who terrified an entire generation as You-Know-Who, won’t be returning this time. But he did leave behind some valuable advice, for whosoever it may concern. While promoting his 2025 movie, 28 Years Later, with Et, the actor urged the newcomers to master the long, dramatic robe walk.

Make sure you can handle the long flowing robes and don’t trip over them. Practice your long flowing robe walk… Also, I wore tights. Initially, they were one piece with a gusset,...

Production on HBO's Harry Potter TV series started earlier this week, and following our first look at both the Boy Wizard and Hagrid, we have a better idea of what to expect from this small screen adaptation of controversial author J.K. Rowling's iconic series of novels.

We've known for a while that HBO intends to adapt a book per season, but with the show's young leads set to grow up fast and so much more ground to cover than the movies, the cable network has a unique plan to counter them being aged out.

According to Redanian Intelligence (via SFFGazette.com), seasons 1 and 2 are expected to be six episodes each, with future seasons potentially expanding to 8 episodes to help cover those extra pages. The books ranged from 223 to 766 pages.

The site explains that the first season will shoot from now until May 2026, with season 2 set to similarly film from...

Harry Potter may have just started production on its first season, but HBO is reportedly already looking ahead. A new report has offered insight into the network's plans for the show's second season, which would adapt The Chamber of Secrets.

According to Redanian Intelligence, HBO plans on filming the first two seasons of Harry Potter back-to-back, with Season 2 slated to begin production in July 2026, two months after Season 1's expected wrap date. Season 2 would then film on a similar production timeframe, wrapping in May 2027. The report also revealed that the episode counts for the first two seasons will be shorter than expected. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod previously indicated back in December 2024 that the first season would comprise eight episodes, when they mentioned having "eight hours to tell the first book." While that may still be the case, those eight hours will be divided into just six episodes,...

Voldemort has reportedly been cast in HBO's series adaptation of Harry Potter. Unfortunately, fans are no closer to learning who will succeed Ralph Fiennes as the Dark Lord.

According to Redanian Intelligence, someone close to the production of Harry Potter has disclosed that Voldemort has already been cast for the series adaptation and will "appear in several episodes." However, HBO reportedly has no plans to announce who has been cast in the role, as the network wants to keep the casting a secret until the first season airs, which isn't until 2027. This means that Wizarding World fans might have to wait two years to learn who will be playing Voldemort, unless the casting gets leaked before then. At the very least, this secrecy stays true to the character's "He Who Must Not Be Named" moniker.

However, it remains to be seen if HBO will be successful in keeping the actor...

Possible spoilers ahead for the Harry Potter TV reboot.The latest rumors about the Harry Potter TV series will be as polarizing as any casting decision or comments some of those involved with the franchise have made in the past. The reboot has begun production, and as cameras start rolling in the land of magic that will result in a whole new version of the beloved fantasy franchise, the controversy continues. Only a few days ago, audiences witnessed the first image of the young wizard and the internet exploded with comments blasting from different directions. The development of the HBO series is being kept under wraps, but some details have emerged from the halls of modern Hogwarts.

As reported by the website Redanian Intelligence, an unnamed source has shared a few details about the series' production, and even though it's only a rumor, it's still quite interesting. They're reporting that...

The other day, HBO celebrated the beginning of filming on its Harry Potter TV series by releasing a picture of child actor Dominic McLaughlin in costume as Harry himself, decked out in his Hogwarts wizard robes. HBO plans to adapt all seven of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books to the screen one season at a time, diving into more of the details than the movies had time for. Season 1 will premiere sometime in 2027.

That raise a concern: these days, fans are waiting longer and longer between seasons of their favorite shows, especially big sci-fi/fantasy tentpole dramas. Imagine if we have to wait two years or more between seasons of this new Harry Potter show; the young cast members will be in the mid-20s by the time it's over, struggling to convince us that they're actually in high school.

Apparently, HBO has thought about that. Redanian Intelligence, a...

HBO’s Harry Potter reboot recently made a brilliant casting move—Game of Thrones actor Anton Lesser, best known as the eerie and calculating Qyburn, is set to play wandmaker Garrick Ollivander. After the show began its production on July 14 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, HBO left fans with the promise to offer the Ravenclaw legend the spotlight he deserves.

After all, Ollivander was reduced to a minor figure in the films, only appearing in Sorcerer’s Stone and Deathly Hallows Part 2. But readers of J.K. Rowling’s books know that his importance to the storyline is huge. So now, with Anton Lesser onboard, there are high hopes for the Harry Potter reboot to deliver a layered, mysterious Ollivander that Rowling originally envisioned.

Additionally, his former role as Qyburn in HBO’s Game of Thrones is expected to play a major role in his appearance as Ollivander. After all, both characters share equal qualities,...

Production has officially started on the new Harry Potter series coming to HBO. However, we have learned that we'll need to wait a little longer than expected for the reboot.

There has been a lot of hype surrounding the Harry Potter series, especially thanks to the casting updates. This HBO series has already tapped some big names, and there are still many characters still to find faces for.

Production has started on Harry Potter

In some exciting news, Warner Bros. announced via a press release that production has started on the new Harry Potter series at the Leavesden, UK Warner Bros. studios. Dominic McLaughlin, who will take on the titular role, proudly holds the clapper to mark the beginning of filming.

This is where some bad news came. Originally, Casey Bloys told Deadline hoped for a late 2026 or early 2027 release date. It's now confirmed for sometime in 2027, which is disappointing...

The show that must not be named is fulfilling its threat to actually become a reality and roll cameras, ensuring nothing but the nicest, most conflict-free discourse since the Snyder Cut became a reality. This is to say, HBO has shared the news that the "Harry Potter" TV series is now in production.

To accompany this announcement, we have our first look at Dominic McLaughlin as Harry "The Boy Who Lived" Potter, sporting the character's glasses and, most importantly, his lightning-shaped scar on his forehead. The news comes almost 14 years to the day after "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" brought the "Harry Potter" movie series to a very, very successful close, so much so that no one on the planet thought that story would end up being retold again so soon.

Warner Bros. has truly speed-run through the development of this show, with Warner Bros. Discovery CEO...

In the enchanting world of Harry Potter, Albus Dumbledore is often painted as a wise, twinkly-eyed mentor. But what if there was something far more sinister behind that calm exterior? A long-running fan theory suggests that in Goblet of Fire, Dumbledore didn’t just let terrible things happen—he orchestrated them.

According to this chilling take, Dumbledore may have known that Barty Crouch Jr. was impersonating Mad-Eye Moody all along. He may have suspected that Voldemort was hiding in Little Hangleton, waiting to rise again, and still let Harry walk straight into the trap. Why? Because Dumbledore let people die if it was for ‘the greater good’.

Perhaps, the Hogwarts headmaster was hoping for a duel between Harry and Voldemort, and hoped for this to be the ultimate battle, leading to either of their deaths. Or maybe, Dumbledore was hoping for Voldemort to destroy the Horcrux in Harry during their...

While HBO’s Harry Potter reboot has witnessed some of the most flawless casting choices—Bertie Carvel’s role as the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, remains the best. After all, Carvel isn’t just another stage-trained Brit joining the Wizarding World—he has already embodied two of the most polarizing real-world political leaders.

Turns out, prior to his casting confirmation for the Harry Potter show, Bertie Carvel played the role of the UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and US President Donald Trump. So, if that doesn’t make him perfect for Fudge, then we don’t know what does. On The Crown, Carvel portrayed Blair as the slick, media-savvy leader trying to navigate tradition and transformation. Whereas, in The 47th, he leaned into Trump’s bombast, ego, and confrontational chaos.

And as the Minister for Magic during Voldemort’s return, Cornelius Fudge appeared to be a mix of both Tony Blair and Donald Trump.

We can agree that a series of brilliant choices made by Hermione in The Chamber of Secrets led to Harry ultimately saving Ginny; however, the legend of the Chamber remains shrouded in mystery. At the center of the dungeon lies a creature whose real purpose might not have been as sinister as it seemed.

The Basilisk, introduced to Potterheads in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, is infamously known as Salazar Slytherin’s secret weapon- a monster to be unleashed for eliminating Muggle-borns out of Hogwarts. However, if we peel back the lore and take a closer look, another possibility emerges: The Basilisk may not have been designed to kill, but to protect. Of course, this is just one of the countless Harry Potter theories floating out there, but it’s worth a read.

The Basilisk’s Original Role in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets May...

HBO's upcoming Harry Potter reboot still needs to fill a few key roles (who will play Voldemort?), and as the TV series gears up to begin shooting, construction on the show's massive practical sets continues.

We've seen Privet Drive and a bare bones version of Platform 9¾, and snaps of what look like Hogwarts' Great Hall have just found their way online (via SFFGazette.com). They don't show much, but all signs point to it being a suitably impressive take on a key location in the books...and movies.

Topping what we saw in the latter will be no easy feat, though that goes for every location that's being recreated in Harry Potter. The biggest test will be how this show's take on those differs from what we've already seen on screen over the years.

As you'd expect, there's a huge amount of construction currently taking place in the UK, and...

Over the years, Albus Dumbledore has been painted as the all-knowing, wise, and unshakeable headmaster of Hogwarts, standing firm against the darkness of Lord Voldemort. Yet, why didn’t we ever see him face the Dark Lord until Order of the Phoenix? Was he afraid of Tom Riddle? Or was he afraid of death and losing his power?

Well, there’s a popular fan theory that seems to have found credibility because of what we’ve learned in the Fantastic Beasts prequels. It suggests that maybe Dumbledore didn’t face Voldemort for years, not because of tactical timing, but because of a deeper fear: the fear of losing the Elder Wand.

After all, he won it in his legendary duel with Gellert Grindelwald—a duel that cost lives and left permanent scars. So maybe Dumbledore hesitated to face Voldemort not because he couldn’t defeat him, but because he was...

To be fair, I’d probably lose my job and disappoint my father if I set out to write a “celebration of fly white boys who love beautiful queens of every race,” too.

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Tragically, the “scared straight”-style wilderness intervention he was subjected to as a teen didn’t take, and Chet Hanks has achieved only infamy in his decades-long struggle for pop-culture relevance. His song “White Boy Summer” is the closest he’s gotten so far, but the intended “celebration of fly white boys who love beautiful queens of every race” has turned into more of a white privilege/white pride anthem.

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Aspiring reality star and current “content creator” Carly Reeves got her 15 minutes on Fox’s Claim to Fame, a reality game show where all the contestants were secretly related to megastars. She lost early on, and went viral for her mic’d-up,...

An original Harry Potterstar, Jason Isaacs, finally settles a decades-old rumor.

Speaking to Collider, Isaacs was asked if his character, Lucius Malfoy, intended to murder the titular character of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets during a key scene in which he seemingly utters the first half of the Killing Curse (Avada Kedavra) in Harry's direction before being taken to the ground. "There was a bit when we were standing up talking," Isaacs recalled, "And, you know, I'm meant to pull my wand out and someone said, ‘You should start a spell' and I thought 'I don't know any spells!"

"And so I asked and looked around, and there was a guy doing the lights, [...] and there's caterers and one guy holding a mic, and there's this one bloke, and he goes 'Well there is one, it's Avada Kedavra,'" Isaacs continued. "When the film comes out a year later,...

At long last, Johnny Depp is breaking his silence on his feelings about being fired from the Fantastic Beasts films, and his words are startling!

The Fantastic Beasts franchise never worked out the way Warner Bros wanted. The studio figured they had a winner by in this Harry Potter prequel series. They were so sure it would be a hit that they agreed to a five-picture deal before the first film was released.

Set in the 1920s, the saga focused on America as Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) traveled to New York hunting exotic animals from the Wizarding World. He’s soon involved in various misadventures that involve Gellert Grindelwald, an infamous dark wizard, basically the Voldemort of his time.

The villain of the film was apparently Auror Percival Graves (Colin Ferrell). However, in a big twist, it turned out he was Grindelwald in disguise, played by Johnny Depp. That was...

There's a line in "The Dark Knight" from Heath Ledger's Joker: "In their last moments, people show you who they really are." That's likely why a great death scene can be an actor's dream come true. They have a chance to portray their character in a wholly different light than what we've seen previously. They can deliver one last heart-wrenching line of dialogue that'll stick with the protagonist. If nothing else, the audience can get blindsided and react accordingly to some shocking deaths they couldn't have seen coming.

That's assuming, of course, the death is written and performed well. There's nothing worse than having a scene that's supposed to carry dramatic weight, and the audience can't help but laugh at how stupidly someone died. Viewers instantly become aware they're watching a movie and can't reconcile the tonal dissonance of what they've witnessed. There are plenty of death scenes out there,...

In the wake of HBO’s Harry Potter reboot, fans are turning to the original films as well as the books, in an attempt to fill time and decipher a few hidden theories. Since the TV show has until 2026 to release, Potterheads are trying to figure out game-changing theories surrounding the $9.5B franchise. And that’s when one Reddit user threw a magical curveball that’s making our Time-Turner spin.

According to this bizarre yet oddly convincing theory on Reddit, one user suggested that Professor Albus Dumbledore might’ve pulled off the ultimate long game—by secretly using a Time-Turner before Harry even got to Hogwarts. And get this: he didn’t just travel back in time—he may have even watched himself die years later, hidden under the Invisibility Cloak.

Remember how Time-Turners work in Prisoner of Azkaban? You don’t change the past—you fulfill it. Which...

Warner Bros’ Harry Potter franchise did a pretty solid job translating the magic of J.K. Rowling’s books to the screen. With rich visuals, the films captured the essence of the Wizarding World, and actors like Daniel Radcliffe, Alan Rickman, and Ralph Fiennes gave unforgettable performances that elevated even the most complex characters.

But with only a few hours per installment, some details naturally slipped through the cracks—and that’s where HBO’s upcoming reboot has a golden opportunity. One of the biggest omissions you ask? Well, it was Severus Snape’s full backstory that got glossed over by the films. While Deathly Hallows: Part 2 showed his love for Lily and his secret double-agent status, it refrained from delving into why Snape ever joined Voldemort in the first place.

So, now that HBO is finally adapting the books into a TV show, they can unpack this slow descent and...