HBO’s Harry Potter Show Conjures Its Showrunner and Director

Setting that aside for a moment, these hirings make a great deal of sense. Gardiner helped make “Succession” a huge success for HBO. She also worked as an executive producer on “His Dark Materials” for the network, proving that she could handle big, fantasy-based IP. As for Mylod, he directed 16 episodes of “Succession,” making him a cornerstone of the show. He’s also helmed several major episodes of “Game of Thrones,” and is on board to direct episodes of “The Last of Us” season 2. HBO loves him, and it’s easy to see why. In addition, Mylod directed the 2022 thriller “The Menu.” 

The synopsis for the “Harry Potter” TV show reads as follows:

The series will be a faithful adaptation of the beloved “Harry Potter” book series by author and executive producer J.K. Rowling. The series will feature a new cast to lead a new generation of fandom, full of the fantastic detail and much-loved characters “Harry Potter” fans have loved for over twenty-five years. Each season will bring “Harry Potter” and these incredible adventures to new audiences around the world, while the original, classic and cherished films will remain at the core of the franchise and available to watch globally.

Next up for WB and HBO is casting. Who is going to follow in the footsteps of Daniel Radcliffe as Harry? Are any of the old cast members going to return, perhaps in new roles? Who is going to want to sign on for such a massive endeavor that will take up a full decade of their life?

We’ll probably start learning the answers to those questions very soon, since the “Harry Potter” TV show is expected to premiere on HBO and Max in 2026.