Potterheads have something big to look forward to in the New Year. The cast and crew of the Harry Potter franchise will be reuniting for a look back, but one person who you shouldn’t count in is author of the series, J.K. Rowling.
“Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” is being promoted as a retrospective to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film’s release and is slated to hit HBO Max on New Year’s Day, the streaming service announced on Tuesday.
According to HBO Max, Christopher Columbus, who directed the first two Potter films, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and other actors from the eight films will gather for a journey back to Hogwarts to discuss the making of Harry Potter and the impact of the franchise. It will be the first time they have reunited for such a project since the final film premiered in 2011, the streaming service added.
Emma Watson took to Instagram and shared: “Had to break out the Time-Turner one last time for this…”
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Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch and Ian Hart are among the names who are all set to appear.
However, while Rowling will be featured in archived footage, she will not be appearing for the special. There is no comment on why Rowling will not appear or whether she was asked to participate and declined. It is known that her statements regarding the transgender community in recent years have alienated fans and “Potter” alums alike.
Are you excited for the special?
