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Harry Potter: How the Reboot Can Build a Better Wizarding World Franchise

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Story by Michael Hein
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Warner Bros. Discovery's new 'Harry Potter' TV series aims to expand the beloved Wizarding World franchise by delivering a more faithful book adaptation with opportunities for spinoffs.
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  • The series will likely spend more time on fan-favorite storylines and worldbuilding elements that were cut from the original film adaptations, like the Marauders' backstory, paving the way for potential prequels.
  • Quidditch, the wizarding sport with a huge real-world following, will likely get much more screen time, potentially inspiring spinoff projects that delve deeper into the magical game.
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J.K. Rowling, James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, Miranda Richardson, David Tenant, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Warner Bros. Discovery, HBO, International Quadball Association (IQA), Harry Potter, The Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Hogwarts Legacy
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