Can you still remember the thrill of a new 'Harry Potter' movie release night? If you’ve been pining for Harry's world, we've got an enchanting news! More than a decade after the ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ graced the big screens, the wizarding world we all fell in love with is scheduled for a bewitching re-entry via TV series.

Under the seasoned guidance of Francesca Gardiner as the showrunner and the award-winning director Mark Mylod, HBO is rebooting the popular fantasy franchise as an episodic TV spectacle. Strap in for a new enchanting journey as we reenter Harry's magical world, from uncovering his wizarding ancestry to shunning the muggle world in favor of Hogwarts, the magical school we all wish we received letters from. And let's not forget the unforgettable adventures with his best pals - Hermione and Ron - and the looming peril of the sneaky Lord Voldemort, or for easier evasion, “He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named”.

This spellbinding comeback comes three decades after J.K. Rowling published “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” which eventually morphed into a record-breaking movie series that raked in a cool $7.7 billion at the global box office.

Time to introduce the fresh-faced wizards and witches taking over the iconic roles. Dominic McLaughlin will be our new Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will work her magic as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will reincarnate as the lovable Ron Weasley. Gleaned via an open casting call, these young actors have emerged as the top contenders from over 30,000 hopefuls.

Filling the shoes of some of our favorite Hogwarts professors and other key characters are the talented John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as everyone’s favorite gentle giant, Rubeus Hagrid. Also in the mix are Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch.

John Lithgow, the new Dumbledore, previously spoke about his curiosity surrounding the "what's new" element of the series. “I don’t know the Harry Potter canon by heart as 98% of the world’s population seems to,” he quipped.

The creators of this reboot are planning to deep-dive into the intricate nuggets of the Harry Potter world that had previously lingered at the periphery, immersing viewers into a more extensive exploration of the underrepresented characters and narratives – without meddling with the legacy of the books or previous movies.

However, the re-emergence of the series isn’t without its controversies. J.K. Rowling’s recent online comments against transgender and non-binary people have caused an uproar. Despite the controversy, she will serve as an executive producer on the series, maintaining her active involvement in selecting the creative team.

Specific details about filming timelines and the expected release have been kept under wraps for now. Tentatively, filming is to commence in the summer of 2025 at Leavesden, where the movies were also shot, and the new series is forecast to make its grand debut on Max in 2026.