As reported earlier, the makers of HBO's Harry Potter have taken a pragmatic approach towards the production of the series. While it was reported that the second season for the series was being written, on Wednesday, the second season for the series was officially greenlit by HBO.
An adaptation of the novel series from JK Rowling, the first season is titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, covering the story of the first book in the series. It introduces us to Harry Potter, an orphan, living with his aunt and uncle, who life changes, when he is revealed to possess the power to harness magic, through a letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The first season is set to reintroduce us to the world of magic, through the eyes of Harry Potter, and the adventures that it entails.
The cast of the series also features Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The rest of the cast includes John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Nick Frost, Paapa Essiedu, Bertie Carvel, Anton Lesser, Paul Whitehouse, Johnny Flynn, Bel Powley, Elijah Oshin, Finn Stephens, William Nash, Sirine Saba, Richard Durden, Brid Brennan, Leigh Gill, and Warwick Davis, amongst others.
The second season is expected to chronicle the story of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. In the second novel, Harry will have to figure out the mystery creature that haunts Hogwarts, and its connection to Harry's past and present.
Music for the series will be composed by two time Oscar winner Hans Zimmer along with the Bleeding Fingers collective.
Production for the first season, which is set for a Christmas release, is yet to be completed.
The upcoming series is written by Francesca Gardiner, with Mark Mylod serving as a director. Gardiner serves as a showrunner, with writer Jon Brown serving as a co-showrunner from season two. Gardiner and Mylod serve as executive producer with author JK Rowling, Neil Blair, David Heyman, and Ruth Kenley-Letts. Bronte Film, Heyday Films, and Warner Bros Television are backing the series.
