'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' breaks HBO teaser records
What's the story
The upcoming Harry Potter series on HBO has already broken records with its teaser trailer. The teaser for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone garnered a whopping 277 million organic views within the first 48 hours of its release, making it the most-watched trailer in HBO and HBO Max history, reported Deadline. This incredible number more than doubles the previous record held by any other trailer on these platforms.
Series information
'Harry Potter' cast includes McLaughlin, Stanton, Stout
The Harry Potter series, based on JK Rowling's beloved fantasy novels, is set to premiere in December 2026. The show will star Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Other notable cast members include John Lithgow (Albus Dumbledore), Janet McTeer (Minerva McGonagall), and Paapa Essiedu (Severus Snape).
Series plot
What will the first season show?
The series will follow Harry Potter as he receives his letter of admission to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on his 11th birthday. This letter introduces him to a world filled with fun, friendship, and magic. However, this new adventure also comes with great risks as Harry must confront a dangerous enemy from his past, Lord Voldemort. The show is written by Francesca Gardiner and executive produced by Rowling, among others.