Writer J.K. Rowling has officially given her stamp of approval to the first episodes of HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" series. What's more, she personally worked with the writing team — and she's absolutely thrilled with the results.
She posted on her X account: "I've read the first two episodes... and they are SO, SO GOOD!" That pretty much says it all.
The project, as a reminder, will be a full television series with each season covering one book. In other words, fans will get way more time at Hogwarts than ever before. And while Rowling isn't credited as a screenwriter, HBO emphasizes her involvement has been incredibly hands-on.
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HBO has also made it clear that Rowling's controversial public statements outside the world of her books didn't influence casting or writing decisions. The company says they've been working with the author for over 20 years — and consider her contribution "invaluable."
If you missed the news about the series' cast, let me refresh your memory. Harry Potter will be played by Dominic McLaughlin, Hermione by Arabella Stanton, and Ron by Alastair Stout. In the role of Dumbledore — John Lithgow, Minerva McGonagall — Janet McTeer, Severus Snape — Paapa Essiedu, and Hagrid — Nick Frost. To find out who else will appear in the series, check out the article on zoomboola.com about confirmed actors. I also recently covered who will play Malfoy and the Dursley family.