A Live-Action Harry Potter TV Show Is Coming—and We’re Riddikulusly Excited
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!
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Witches' Brew
Feel like you're in potions class with this bewitching beverage. For a nonalcoholic version, just omit the vodka.
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Hogwarts Acceptance Letters
You might not have gotten one when you turned eleven, but these savory puff pastry envelopes are magical enough to have come from Hogwarts.
Get Our Recipe for Ham 'n' Swiss Envelopes
Wingless Snitches
These eggnog-flavored snitches are so good, you'll feel like you've won a Quidditch game with each bite.
Get Our Recipe for Eggnog Creams
Broomsticks
Fly away from hunger with this salty-sweet snack.
Get Our Recipe for Mother Lode Pretzels
Owl Post Pops
While this friendly owl resembles poor Errol, use white sprinkles to make a snowy Hedwig.
Hogwarts Hats
Feel like a true Hogwarts student by decorating the hats with your house colors!
Get Our Recipe for Witch's Snack Hats
Hagrid's Rock Cookies
As much as we love Hagrid, he wasn't the best baker. Lucky, these cookies have all of flavor of Hargrid's but won't break your teeth!
Get Our Recipe for Chewy Good Oatmeal Cookies
'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.
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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.
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Warm Butterbeer
Grab a cozy mug inspired by one of Harry's favorite drinks. To make this drink for kids, swap the shnapps for butterscotch ice cream topping.
Get Our Recipe for Butterscotch Mulled Cider
Polyjuice Potion
While the real polyjuice potion takes a month (and a few human hairs) to brew, this deliciously sweet version takes moments to make.
Get Our Recipe for Lemon-Lime Punch
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.
Get Our Recipe for Neapolitan Fudge
Cauldron Cakes
Transport yourself to the Hogwarts Express with these chocolate and caramel cupcakes, a classic in Harry's world.
Get Our Recipe for Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes
Dumbledore's Sherbet Lemon
Dumbledore loved this sweet-tart treat so much, "sherbet lemon" was the password to his office!
Get Our Recipe for Lemon Jelly Candies
Slytherin Snake
This serpentine sandwich isn't nearly as scary as the Basilisk. No Godric Gyffindor's Sword required to slice this one up.
Get Our Recipe for Slithering Snake Roll
Pumpkin Pie Smoothies
A sweeter, frostier version of good ol' pumpkin juice, which pairs with almost every meal at Hogwarts.
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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.
Get Our Recipe for Spider Cupcakes
Honeydukes Gumdrops
A trip to Hogsmede wouldn't be complete without a trip to Honeydukes, and a Harry Potter celebration wouldn't be complete without these gumdrops!
Get Our Recipe for Quick & Easy Gumdrops
Canary Cremes
Inspired by another invention of the Weasley twins, but our version won't turn you into a canary.
Get Our Recipe for Mini Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Harry's Birthday Cake
All you need to add is Hargrid's "HAPPEE BIRTHDAE HARRY" in green frosting to recreate Harry's 11th birthday cake.
Get Our Recipe for Mamaw Emily's Strawberry Cake
Exploding Bonbons
Exploding with coconut, that is!
Get Our Recipe for Coconut Creme Chocolates
Mini Treacle Tarts
Feel like you're at a feast in the Great Hall with these delicious tarts.
Get Our Recipe for Pecan Butter Tarts
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.
Get Our Recipe for Raspberry Ice Cream in a Bag
Acid Pops
While the Honeydukes version of lollipops can burn a hole in your tongue, ours are certified Muggle safe.
Get Our Recipe for Old-Fashioned Lollipops
Aunt Petunia's Pudding
In Britain, a "pudding" is any dessert. The one Aunt Petunia makes to impress Uncle Vernon's boss is a tall, frosted, fussy confection, something like this pink cake. Top with piped flowers and cherries for the full effect.
Get Our Recipe for Cherry Chocolate Layer Cake
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