Here’s everything you need to know about the Harry Potter reunion special, including release date, cast and trailer information.
Tom Ascheim, who is the president of Warner Bros’ Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics section, said in a statement: “This retrospective is a tribute to everyone whose lives were touched by this cultural phenomenon – from the talented cast and crew who poured their heart and soul into this extraordinary film franchise to the passionate fans who continue to keep the Wizarding World spirit alive 20 years later.”Įxecutive producer Casey Patterson added: “There’s magic in the air here with this incredible cast, as they all return home to the original sets of Hogwarts, where they began 20 years ago.” HBO Max has also released a short trailer teasing other old cast members, including Hagrid and Neville Longbottom, receiving their invitations to attend the reunion, which you can watch below. Joining the iconic trio will be Tom Felton, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, and Evanna Lynch, and many more. Set to air on Sky and NOW in the UK on New Year’s Day (the same day it will be released on HBO Max in the US), a whole host of familiar faces will be taking a trip down memory lane. That’s a lot of pressure.And now a first look at the reunion (above) shows Radcliffe, Watson and Grint back together just like old times in the Gryffindor common room at Warner Bros Studio Tour London. "The three of them share a bond that no one else could ever relate to," says Dina Sartore-Bodo, managing editor at . "They were the biggest stars of their age, in a franchise with a dedicated fandom who were desperate for every detail of the movies to be exactly how they envisioned in the books. I am proud we were kind to each other that we supported one another and that we held up something meaningful."Īs child actors go, they fared better than many. "I look at my fellow cast members now and I am just so proud of who everyone has become as people. "I am proud not just of what we as group contributed as actors to the franchise but also as the children that became young adults that walked that path," Watson added.
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They were 11, 10 and 11, respectively, when they were introduced at a news conference in 2000, the stars of "Sorcerer’s Stone," and they would spend the next 10 years starring in the wildly successful film series based on Rowling’s books. It was 20 years ago when three children – Radcliffe, Watson and Grint – were plucked from obscurity and thrust into the international spotlight, portraying the stars of one of the most well-known stories of all time in a big-budget franchise adaptation. When in doubt, I find retracing my steps a wise place to begin."Ī post shared by Emma Watson a statement, Warner Bros. president Tom Ascheim said the the retrospective special "is a tribute to everyone whose lives were touched by this cultural phenomenon-from the talented cast and crew who poured their heart and soul into this extraordinary film franchise to the passionate fans who continue to keep the Wizarding World spirit alive 20 years later." HBO released a teaser trailer for the special in which we see flashbacks from the Harry Potter films and hear Albus Dumbledore's voice saying: "Mysterious thing, time. More: Meet the tween 'Harry Potter' stars in USA TODAY's first interview with the cast
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More: 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' turns 20: How well did our movie review age? Rowling's involvement in the special was not noted in the release. The Gryffindor trio and Felton will be joined by memorable cast members like Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, He Who Must Not Be Named (Ralph Fiennes) and others.
1 and feature in-depth interviews and cast conversations and give a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the franchise, according to a press release. HBO Max announced the retrospective special, "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts," Tuesday, corresponding with the anniversary. Thank you for fighting to make it such an inclusive and loving place."įelton added, "Is this what school homecoming is like?" The magic of the world wouldn’t exist without you. "Thank you to the fans that have continued to show their support well after the last chapter closed. "Happy 20th Anniversary Potterheads!" Watson wrote on Instagram Tuesday. And it's finally happening.ĭaniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Tom Felton and more of the Hogwarts gang will travel back to the magical school with filmmaker Chris Columbus for an HBO Max special to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise's first film "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone," which premiered in the U.S. We are Wingardium Leviosa-ing at the thought of a "Harry Potter" reunion.
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