Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint will reunite for the 20th anniversary of the saga that began with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, a box office phenomenon that hit theaters in 2001 and was the first of 8 films to date. over a decade. “They have influenced the person I am now,” says Radcliffe of the story.
Ten years after the premiere of the last film, the actors star in the special that will be broadcast on January 1 on HBO Max. “What scared me the most was the implication that the most significant thing in our lives was done,” adds the actor in the trailer. “When things get really dark and times get really tough, there is something about Harry Potter that makes life richer,” says Watson.
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‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’ It is the first official reunion of the Warner franchise that, from this year, will transmit all of its content through HBO Max, platform that has exclusivity. The meeting will feature interviews and reflections on the passage of time in the ‘magical world’. “This retrospective is a tribute to all the people who were impacted by this cultural phenomenon in their lives, from the team that gave their heart and soul to this extraordinary film saga to the passionate fans who continue to keep the spirit of the wizarding world alive. 20 years later ”, declared the president of the division of classics of Warner Bros, Tom ascheim.
The creator and author, JK Rowling The 56-year-old will not make an appearance for the show, they teased for People in November, but they will show archival footage. According to the media U.S, his absence would have to do with his comments against the trans community. She was criticized in June 2020 when she appeared to support anti-transgender sentiments in a series of tweets. Although he denied it, he doubled down on his controversial views in a lengthy essay shared on his website, “notes People.
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After the special of ‘Friends’ and the return of ‘Sex and the city’, HBO Max already lives the celebrations for the two decades of the saga. They premiered ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Houses Tournament‘, a kind of series starring fans, who compete to show who knows the most about the story created by JK Rowling. “This special four-part event will bring together wizarding enthusiasts who want to put their Harry Potter knowledge to the test as they compete for the House Cup jackpot,” the description reads. The host is Oscar winner Helen Mirren, in charge of introducing the three representatives of the Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin and Ravenclaw houses.
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