HBO’s Harry Potter reboot is anticipated to hit the streaming service in 2026. The Onion shares everything that is known about the TV adaptation so far.
Q: Is J.K. Rowling involved?
A: The author will serve as Executive Producer and Chief Goodwill Destroyer.
Q: Who is playing Dumbledore?
A: John Lithgow stepped in after the show lost J.K. Rowling’s first choice of Kevin Spacey.
Q: Who else has been cast?
A: Every single person who comes up when you Google “British actor.”
Q: Will my child like this show?
A: It’ll be great for your 35-year-old son who still lives at home.
Q: Why is HBO doing this?
A: Amazon already beat them to Lord Of The Rings.
Q: How will it differ from the original films?
A: Fans will watch it with significantly more shame.
