Daniel Radcliffe is doing well to sit out the next round of “Harry Potter” projects. Warner Bros. Discovery recently commissioned a new adaptation of JK Rowling’s best-selling novel series, this time conceived as a television series for its streaming service Max. The project will feature an all-new cast – a decision Radcliffe is at peace with.
In a new interview with Comic to promote his TBS comedy series ‘Miracle Workers: End Times’, Radcliffe expressed his support for whatever comes before ‘Harry Potter’, but that he doesn’t feel like he has to be there.
“It’s my understanding that they’re very much trying to start over and I’m sure whoever makes them wants to put their own stamp on it and probably doesn’t want to figure out how to get the old Harry in this cameo somewhere,” Radcliffe said “I’m certainly not looking for it. But of course I wish them all the luck in the world and I’m very excited that that torch has been passed. But I don’t think I have to physically pass it.”
Warner Bros. Discovery announced the new “Harry Potter” series at a press and investor presentation on April 12, with plans to adapt each of Rowling’s seven novels into one television season. Variety first reported WarnerMedia’s plans to develop a “Potter” TV show in 2021 ahead of Discovery’s acquisition of the company.
The project has had no public developments since its announcement three months ago, no writers, directors or actors are currently involved, and no production timeline has been revealed. Max will produce in association with Warner Bros. Television and Brontë Film and TV. Rowling will executive produce with Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts. David Heyman is said to be in talks with executive producer.