Son Of Harry Potter’s OG Dumbledore Has Blunt Thoughts About The HBO Series

As a die-hard Harry Potter fan who grew up with those magical movies, I must admit that the news of a new TV series leaves me both excited and skeptical. On one hand, the idea of delving deeper into the world of Hogwarts and exploring characters we didn’t get to know in the films is tantalizing. On the other hand, the thought of revisiting the series that defined my childhood with a new cast feels like opening a time-turner and meddling with the past.

For 13 years now, no movie adapting directly from the initial Harry Potter novels has been released, yet the franchise has expanded significantly through films like the Fantastic Beasts series and a new Wizarding World theme park at Epic Universe. However, it’s that original series that continues to spark creativity in fans. As a result, a new Harry Potter TV series is planned for the future, but one family member of an original cast member seems less than enthusiastic about this development.

Jared Harris, an actor you might know from shows like “Mad Men,” is the son of the late Richard Harris, who initially played Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films before his unexpected death paved the way for Michael Gambon to assume the role. In a conversation with The Independent, he was asked about potentially stepping into his father’s shoes as Hogwarts headmaster for the upcoming Max series. However, not only is he disinclined towards playing that part, but he also expresses indifference towards the series itself, stating…

Thank you, but I’ll pass. Frankly, I’m unsure about the need for change. Those films were simply amazing – let them be as they are.

In summary, Jared Harris concurs that the series format offers an opportunity to explore the material more thoroughly and tackle aspects that the films left untouched. A potential season of eight or ten episodes, based on the first book, would provide writers with ample time to develop their work. This could potentially introduce characters who were absent in the Harry Potter films, enriching the series.

Harris’ remarks are quite similar to those of many Harry Potter enthusiasts. Despite the numerous fans who deeply adore Harry Potter, they hold such a strong affection for the initial movie adaptations that they don’t find it necessary to remake them into a new series. Although the Harry Potter movies have bounced around various streaming platforms, making it tricky to know where they are at any given time, finding a way to rewatch these films is not overly challenging once you determine where to look.

The reason for Max’s success is likely quite straightforward. With the upcoming debut of his new series, it’s safe to expect that Harry Potter fans from around the globe will sign up. Essentially, this is about generating revenue.

It’s quite likely that, since the Fantastic Beasts film series has come to an end (though there were initial plans for up to five movies), Warner Bros. wouldn’t want to let such a profitable franchise fade away. Instead of exploring new tales within the Wizarding World, they chose to revisit the familiar charm of none other than Harry Potter himself.

Opting for Jared Harris to portray Dumbledore in the upcoming series wouldn’t necessarily be an unfortunate decision. By the time production begins, he may only be a handful of years younger than his real-life father was when he initially played the role, making it an apt tribute to the original series.

It’s quite intriguing to find out who will land the parts as Hogwarts teachers. They were the famous actors when the first film debuted, and it seems they might reclaim that spotlight since there’s a high probability that newcomers will play Harry, Ron, and Hermione.

2024-09-25 20:07

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