A Live-Action Harry Potter TV Show Is Coming—and We’re Riddikulusly Excited
Updated: Jan. 27, 2021
You might as well cast a Permanent Sticking Charm on our couches once the Harry Potter TV show is out.
Potterheads, polish up your wands and break out the Butterbeer—we’ve got a story even Rita Skeeter would kill for. We spent all of last year taking in new developments in the Harry Potter world, including a new theme park set to launch in a couple of years, virtual classes at Hogwarts and the Sorcerer’s Stone audiobook, read by the cast of the series.
Now, the fun continues with the announcement of a Harry Potter TV show. That’s right—the Boy Who Lived is coming to your living room.
Here’s What We Know About the Show
Warner Bros., which controls the rights to Harry Potter along with JK Rowling, is reportedly considering pitches for a live-action TV series for its streaming service, HBO Max. The project is still in the exploratory stage, with the media giant discussing broad ideas for the show.
However, while executives at the company are currently running meetings to find a writer and a pitch, no writers or talent are attached to the project, and there are no solid deals in place yet. In a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. and HBO Max said, “There are no Harry Potter series in development at the studio or on the streaming platform.” YET!
What Can We Expect?
At this point, it’s all speculation, though we know that both JK Rowling and Warner Bros. are eager to continue expanding the world of Harry Potter. Having covered the future with The Cursed Child and the distant past with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, we wonder whether the new series will aim for another time period (perhaps covering the Marauders and the First Wizarding War) or attempt a new take on the beloved original books.
Until then, we’ll have to settle for making one of these recipes from the Wizarding World at home!
Harry's 11th Birthday Cake
You can bring some magic into your kitchen with a homemade version of Hagrid’s birthday cake for Harry. Don't forget to buy some butterbeer to wash it down.
Polyjuice Potion
While the real polyjuice potion takes a month (and a few human hairs) to brew, this bewitching beverage won't take long to make. For a nonalcoholic version, just omit the vodka.
Hogwarts Acceptance Letters
You might not have gotten a letter when you turned 11, but these savory puff pastry envelopes are magical enough to have come from Hogwarts.
Treacle Tart
This tart has a flaky, buttery crust and sugary filling made with golden syrup. No wonder Harry loves it!
Wingless Snitches
These eggnog-flavored snitches are so good, you'll feel like you've won a Quidditch game with each bite.
Owl Post Pops
This friendly owl resembles poor Errol, but use white sprinkles to make a snowy Hedwig.
Rock Cakes
As much as we love Hagrid, he wasn't the best baker. Luckily these cookies have all the flavor of Hagrid's but won't break your teeth.
'Cockroach' Clusters
This badly named candy is a favorite at Honeydukes. Our version of these delightfully crunchy treats is made with pecans and rice cereal.
Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Jelly Bean Bark
Get multiple flavors in each bite with this new twist on the famous "Every Flavor" jelly beans. Watch out for bogey-flavored ones.
Butterbeer
This potion makes a batch of chilled butterbeer. It’s as close as you’ll get to the real thing without needing a ticket to Universal Studios or boarding the Hogwarts Express on platform 9 3/4.
Weasley Skiving Snacks
Tricky Hogwarts students use these treats to get out of class (they make you ill, and then well in the next bite). This version won't get you out of class (or work), but they're just as sweet.
Cauldron Cakes
Transport yourself to Honeydukes with these chocolate and caramel cupcakes, a classic in Harry's world.
Dumbledore's Sherbet Lemon
Dumbledore loved this sweet-tart treat so much, "sherbet lemon" was the password to his office!
Slytherin Snake
This serpentine sandwich isn't nearly as scary as the Basilisk. No Godric Gyffindor's Sword required to slice this one up.
Aragog's Followers
Aragog's minions threaten to devour Harry and Ron, until the intervention of Mr. Weasley's feral car. Turn the tables and devour a plateful of tiny spiders at your next party.
Honeydukes Gumdrops
A trip to Hogsmede wouldn't be complete without a trip to Honeydukes—and a list of Harry Potter recipes wouldn't be complete without these gumdrops.
Canary Cremes
Inspired by another invention of the Weasley twins, but our version won't turn you into a canary.
Never-Ending Ice Cream
Harry eats countless bowls of ice cream at Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour. You can try to do the same with this easy ice cream recipe. Don't miss our Harry Potter gifts that’ll make you say “Accio”!
