SUCCESSION Writer Said To Be Among Final Three Writers In Contention To Pen Max's HARRY POTTER Reboot

SUCCESSION Writer Said To Be Among Final Three Writers In Contention To Pen Max's HARRY POTTER Reboot

Harry Potter is being rebooted for television by Max and the latest update about Warner Bros. Television's hunt for a writer reveals that a Succession scribe is among those to make it into the final three.

By JoshWilding - Feb 03, 2024 07:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Harry Potter
Source: Deadline (via SFFGazette.com)

It was last April when we first learned of Warner Bros. Discovery's plans to bring Harry Potter to television. As far as we're aware, Max is looking to retell J.K. Rowling's beloved series of novels in an episodic format, likely with one season dedicated to each book.

Complications could arise in later seasons given the increased page count of those final few books (perhaps that will just mean more episodes), but with the 25th anniversary of The Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone nearing, enough time has passed to make these reboot plans understandable.  

Last month, we learned that Max had been accepting pitches from different writers who were looking to take charge of this Wizarding World and Deadline (via SFFGazette.com) is now reporting that the shortlist is down to only three names. 

According to the trade, Succession scribe Francesca Gardiner is among the finalists and one of the three writers being considered to retell Harry Potter's story on the small screen. Martha Hillier, Kathleen Jordan, Tom Moran and Michael Lesslie were all previously named as being in the running but it's unclear which, if any, of them is vying for the job alongside Gardiner. 

A decision is expected to be made by Max and Warner Bros. Television soon. More than one writer may ultimately be hired and the streamer is open to spin-off pitches as well. Rowling is expected to be involved in the pitching process - despite recent controversies - and will likely help choose whoever takes charge of this Harry Potter TV series.

As well as working on Succession seasons 4 and 4, Gardiner has worked on shows like His Dark Materials, Killing Eve, and The Man In The High Castle.

When the news broke that this TV series was in the works, HBO & Max Content Chairman and CEO Casey Bloys confirmed the show's budget would be in line with Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon (the latter's first season cost $125 million, so this is going to be a $1+ billion commitment over 10 years). 

Daniel Radcliffe has said on numerous occasions that he won't be making a cameo appearance and now filmmaker David Yates - who helmed four Harry Potter movies and the Fantastic Beasts trilogy - has made it clear Max will reboot the Boy Wizard without his input. 

"Do you know what? Honestly, I could not, in any conceivable way, get involved," he revealed last year. "It's simple: I spent a long time at that school, in those corridors and in those classrooms, and it was an exquisite experience and one I will always treasure. But to go back and do another year or two, for me, I feel I've left it."

 "I wish that show so well, it's gonna be amazing to see them re-explore all it can be for the next generation," Yates continued. "I think it'll be a challenge for everyone involved, but it's a very exciting enterprise and I wish it well.

Stay tuned for more on Max's Harry Potter plans as we have it!

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TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 2/3/2024, 8:18 AM
Cool.

She seems to have a solid resume so we’ll see.

Interested to see who they pick…

I just hope this turns out well because this is a franchise close to my heart and it needs a win right now!!.

FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 2/3/2024, 8:41 AM
Yeah they’re cooking
SuperiorHeckler
SuperiorHeckler - 2/3/2024, 9:11 AM
HARRY POTTER And The BICULTURAL PHILOSOPHER'S STONE...
HARRY POTTER And The CHAMBER Of DIVERSITY...
HARRY POTTER And The CISGENDERED PRISONER Of AZKABAN...
HARRY POTTER And The GOBLET Of HETERONORMATIVITY...
HARRY POTTER And The ORDER Of The INSTITUTIONAL OPPRESSION...
HARRY POTTER And The HALF-MARGINALIZED PRINCE...
HARRY POTTER And The PATRIARCHY Of The XENOPHOBIA HALLOWS (Part 1 & 2)

I simply can NOT wait! 😃
Vigor
Vigor - 2/3/2024, 11:07 AM
@SuperiorHeckler - considering Rowling is involved, I think you can be rest assured there will be no Trans characters. Perhaps with that knowledge you can go peacefully about your day
ElvenKingSlayer
ElvenKingSlayer - 2/5/2024, 10:32 AM
@Vigor - Understanding that Rowling isn't transfobic could bring light to your day and peace to your heart
Vigor
Vigor - 2/5/2024, 11:00 AM
@ElvenKingSlayer - I didn't say she was transphobic. But she is adamant about the definition of a man and a woman. And thus there will be no Trans people in the new Harry Potter. I can guarantee that
bobevanz
bobevanz - 2/3/2024, 9:31 AM
Succession was a good show. Don't act like it was a game changer, just a bunch or rich assholes fighting over more money. The writing was definitely the best part, but I don't see how that'll translate to Harry Potter. I guess it's better than other options lol
Vigor
Vigor - 2/3/2024, 11:07 AM
@bobevanz - it tells me they have someone competent behind the writing
Matchesz
Matchesz - 2/3/2024, 10:27 AM
Must be an easy job going through cliff notes and just picking and choosing what to add to the script
MrDandy
MrDandy - 2/3/2024, 11:36 AM
I still don’t see any point in this reboot. Tell a new story set at Hogwarts with a new group of kids or if you have to retell the same story, do something really different and make it animated or something. Another live action adaptation so soon after the first feels pointless.
CharlesLeeRay
CharlesLeeRay - 2/3/2024, 12:15 PM
Will they actuallt change the logo, letter fond and main theme? They better do.
kazuma
kazuma - 2/3/2024, 12:19 PM
Why reboot it? Just make a new story. Hogwarts Legacy was the best selling game of 2023. It didn't even have Harry Potter in the title. People just want more of this world.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 2/3/2024, 2:19 PM

Oh barf.

Keep trying to milk this dead cow.

ridah
ridah - 2/3/2024, 9:02 PM
Looking forward to see Snape telling Harry to "F%#* Off"! (haha)
WarMonkey
WarMonkey - 2/4/2024, 7:05 AM
I don't know how they can make this interesting. We already have the story in book and movie form so why do we need it in tv too but with a different cast. I was watching Half Blood Prince last night and I just can't not see how they will match or surpass the casting, especially of the Hogwarts staff. They were all perfectly cast. Like, no way they can find a better version of Snape.

I love the world and want more, but I've seen this story and love the movies. I'll give it a chance and hope for the best but right now I'm not seeing why it'll exist besides for trying to get subs to their streaming service. Give us something fresh and interesting instead of rehashing another old story that people already love. I didn't think I was gonna like Wednesday but ended up loving it, so hopefully I'm pleasantly surprised.

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