The possible creation of a Harry Potter series by Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling has generated mixed opinions among fans of the saga. The series would consist of one season for each of the seven books, broadcast on the HBO Max platform. While some fans are excited about the possibility of seeing more details about the story and the characters that were not included in the movies, others have announced their repudiation of the production and have threatened to cancel their subscription to the platform.
Author J.K. Rowling has been criticized in recent years for her comments about the trans community and gender identity. However, people involved in the production of the series revealed that Rowling would be involved in the project to make sure the story is faithful to the source material but would not be involved in the day-to-day work.
The Harry Potter books have sold 600 million copies in 85 languages in 25 years, while the films based on the saga generated profits of $7.7 billion from the sale of movie rights. While the HBO Max series could be successful in terms of viewership, the controversy surrounding the author could affect the public’s reception of the series.