HBO Max reunites ‘Harry Potter’ with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and more

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, the lead trio of the “Harry Potter” film franchise, team up with Chris Columbus and other cast members for a retrospective special to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut film, “Harry” on HBO Max. are doing. Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”. According to Variety, “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: ​​Return to Hogwarts” will premiere on January 1, 2022, on the WarnerMedia-owned streaming platform.

Based on JK Rowling’s first novel in a seven-book series, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” was released in theaters on November 16, 2001. Also called “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”, the film follows Harry (Radcliffe). As he yearns at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he learns that he is a renowned magician and begins his formal wizarding education.

Grint and Watson starred as Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, Harry’s housemates, who become his best friends. According to HBO Max, the feature will “tell a fascinating story through all-new, in-depth interviews and cast conversations”.

The reunion special will also feature Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange), Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), Gary Oldman (Sirius Black), among others from all eight “Harry Potter” films . ), Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), James Phelps (Fred Weasley), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley), Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Alfred Enoch (Dean Thomas) , Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) and Ian Hart (Professor Quirrell).

Tom Eschem, president of Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults & Classics, said the retrospective is a tribute to all whose lives were touched by this cultural event.

“…from the talented cast and crew who put their heart and soul into this extraordinary film franchise, to the ardent fans who keep the spirit of the Wizarding World alive 20 years later.”

Casey Patterson, who serves as executive producer on the special for Casey Patterson Entertainment with Pulse Films, said magic is in the air here with this incredible cast, as they all return home to the original set of Hogwarts, where he started two decades ago. ,

“The excitement is evident as they prepare to take their fans on a very special and personal journey through the making of these incredible films,” Patterson said.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter features “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: ​​Return to Hogwarts” produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon.

The special will also air on WarnerMedia’s TBS and Cartoon Network in spring 2022, before the theatrical debut of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.”