

However, while Rowling will be featured in archived footage, she will not be appearing for the special, a source close to the production confirmed to NPR. It will be the first time they've reunited for such a project since the final film premiered in 2011, the streaming service said.

"Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" is being billed as a retrospective to celebrate the 20 th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film's release and is slated to hit HBO Max on New Year's Day, the streaming service announced on Tuesday.ĭirector Christopher Columbus, who directed the first two Potter films, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and other actors from the eight films will gather for a journey back to Hogwarts to discuss the making of Harry Potter and the impact of the franchise, according to HBO Max. But one person you shouldn't count on seeing? Author J.K.

The cast and crew of the movies will be reuniting for a look back on the franchise. Harry Potter fans have something big to look forward to in the new year.
