The game takes place in the 19th century, though there are some semi-familiar names such as Professor Matilda Weasley, an ancestor of the novels’ heroic Weasley family. Presumably, like the game, the Hogwarts Legacy series will be set before either the original Harry Potter novels and even before the Fantastic Beasts spinoffs. The series is still in the early phases of development, so few details are available. A Harry Potter reunion special is coming to HBO Max Watch the trailer and find out which Harry Potters stars are returning for the reunion, when it premieres, if J.K.

Developing Hogwarts Legacy for the screen might be the studio’s way of seeing whether or not they can keep the franchise relevant on another platform. Its currently September 1st, and that means the Harry Potter streaming rights have once again changed services. The first Harry Potter led to eight movies across ten years in a beloved film series that only wrapped up a decade ago, with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 in 2011.

Despite the HBO in its title, the service is actually part of WarnerMedia, which also. Discovery might be giving up both on that spinoff film series and perhaps the franchise as a whole. When HBO Max debuted at the end of May, it had a strong initial draw: All eight Harry Potter films. Since the underperformance of last year’s Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, there’s been speculation that Warner Bros. Mads Mikkelsen in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)

Rumors that a show set within the wizarding world have persisted for some time. Players are also treated to an open world, allowing them to explore Hogwarts, the nearby Hogsmeade, and more. UPDATED: A Harry Potter series is in very early development at HBO Max, Variety has learned from sources. Part of what has rendered Hogwarts Legacy so popular is that, unlike Harry Potter, players of the game have the opportunity to be a part of Houses other than Potter’s Gryffindor, allowing fans of the franchise to see things from different points of view.

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