Embattled author J.K. Rowling has given the first few episodes of HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series her seal of approval, also sharing that she "worked closely" with the series' writers. "I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are SO,

The Harry Potter TV series is expected to debut in 2026. The show will assign a season to each novel. The goal is to delve into all the details in the book that the movie cut for time. The original Harry Potter film cast is cemented in stone.

JK Rowling "worked closely" with the writers of the HBO Harry Potter series. The writer of the original wizarding franchise has clarified that she did not write the forthcoming spin-off series, but she did assist the team.