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During its tidal wave of major announcements Wednesday—including a rebrand from “HBO Max” to just “Max” for its streaming service—Warner Bros. Discovery officially confirmed that it is ordering a scripted series based on the Harry Potter books, which will air over the course of 10 years…and be executive produced by J.K. Rowling.
Now that the rumored TV series is confirmed, there’s an overwhelming reaction from fans online: “Obliviate” the whole thing.
The series will feature an entirely new cast as the iconic characters, and is pledged to be a “faithful adaptation” of the books, according to the announcement. In a statement, Rowling said, “Max’s commitment to preserving the integrity of the books is important to me.”