Harry Potter TV show trailer released: Everything we know so far
Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6j20zp9n6o
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“The first trailer for the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series has been released.”
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— No evidence in archive confirms or refutes the release of the Harry Potter TV series trailer.
“The trailer includes a shot of Harry in his cupboard under the stairs.”
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— No evidence in archive verifies the specific scene of Harry in his cupboard under the stairs.
“Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia are shown in the trailer, with Aunt Petunia telling Harry there is 'nothing special' about him.”
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— No evidence in archive confirms the presence of Vernon, Petunia, or their dialogue in the trailer.
“Hagrid is shown shepherding Harry to King's Cross station for the Hogwarts Express.”
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— No evidence in archive verifies the depiction of Hagrid transporting Harry to King's Cross.
“The trailer includes scenes of the Hogwarts Express and its iconic platform nine-and-three-quarters.”
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— No evidence in archive confirms the inclusion of the Hogwarts Express or platform nine-and-three-quarters.
“The trailer includes appearances by Professor Snape, Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Draco Malfoy, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger.”
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— No evidence in archive verifies the appearance of listed characters in the trailer.
“The trailer includes the sorting hat and wandmaker Garrick Ollivander.”
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“The series will be titled 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' in the US.”
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“The series will show Harry attending a non-magic school before Hogwarts.”
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— No evidence in archive confirms depictions of Harry attending a non-magic school.
“The first series will launch on HBO Max in December 2026.”
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— No evidence in archive verifies the release date or platform for the series.
“John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, and Nick Frost are among the adult cast.”
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“Warner Bros Studios has been granted permission to build a temporary school for child actors.”
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“Daniel Radcliffe wrote a letter to Dominic McLaughlin after his casting.”
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“Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout were selected as the young leads.”
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“No actor has been cast as Voldemort yet.”
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“J.K. Rowling is an executive producer on the series.”
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“Security measures have been implemented on set due to threats against cast members.”
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“The production is planned to take 10 years to cover all seven of Rowling's books.”
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