JK Rowling “worked closely” with the writers of the HBO Harry Potter series.
JK Rowling has addressed whether she was involved in the writing of the HBO Harry Potter series
The writer of the original wizarding franchise has clarified that she did not write the forthcoming spin-off series, but she did assist the team.
She posted to X: “I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are SO, SO, SO GOOD!”
When as follower asked if she penned the series, she replied: “No, but I’ve worked closely with the extremely talented writers.”
HBO chief Casey Bloys already claimed Rowling’s own views – including her controversial anti-trans statements – won’t influence the new show.
He told The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast: “The decision to be in business with J.K. Rowling is not new for us.
“We’ve been in business for 25 years. We already have a show on HBO from her called C.B. Strike that we do with the BBC.
“It’s pretty clear that those are her personal, political views. She’s entitled to them. Harry Potter is not secretly being infused with anything. If you want to debate her, you can go on Twitter.”
Bloys insisted the focus is on “what’s on the screen”, rather than any opinions away from the story.
He added: “Our priority is what’s on the screen. Obviously, the ‘Harry Potter’ story is incredibly affirmative and positive and about love and self-acceptance. That’s our…
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