Inside the new Harry Potter TV series as fans get early behind-the-scenes glimpse

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3 Apr 2026 • 10:06 PM MYT
The Independent
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HBO has shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse at their upcoming Harry Potter TV series.

The first season - will be released at Christmas 2026. It is the first of seven series which will adapt each of JK Rowling’s seven iconic books.

A new standalone special, Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic, sheds light into the creation of the magical wizarding world ahead of the upcoming series, with lots of production footage as well as insight into the casting process.

The behind-the-scenes special will air on 5 April, months ahead of the show’s Christmas premiere.