HBO Announces Behind-the-Scenes Special for Upcoming Harry Potter Series

HBO has announced a behind-the-scenes special titled "Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic," set to air on April 5. The program will provide an in-depth look at the making of the first season of HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."

The special will feature interviews with cast members, including John Lithgow (Albus Dumbledore), Janet McTeer (Minerva McGonagall), and Paapa Essiedu (Severus Snape). Narrated by Nick Frost, who portrays Rubeus Hagrid, the program will also highlight the work of the artists, craftspeople, and technicians involved in bringing J.K. Rowling's books to life for a new generation.

The first season of the series is scheduled to premiere on HBO and HBO Max on December 25, 2026.