'Harry Potter' reunion! Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint to feature in HBO Max special

Harry Potter reunion: Wizarding school will be back in session! It's been 20 years since the film premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone', and HBO Max wants to celebrate the milestone. HBO Max announced that the original Harry Potter stars -- Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint -- plus more from the extended cast of the eight films will reunite for a special on the streaming giant. "For the first time ever, the legendary cast returns to where the magic started. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: #ReturnToHogwarts, streaming New Year's Day, only on HBO Max. International release coming soon," HBO Max's Instagram post read. Also Read | Rajkummar Rao, Patralekhaa make a gorgeous couple at wedding reception "A Max Original event with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, Chris Columbus, and many more," the caption further read. Also Read | Kangana Ranaut now targets Mahatma Gandhi, sparks controversy All eight Potter films are currently available to stream on HBO Max. The first installment, 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' debuted in theatres on November 14, 2001, and became a global phenomenon.

 

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As per People magazine, the retrospective special will "tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time." The special will also later debut on TBS and Cartoon Network in spring 2022 ahead of the theatrical debut of the third 'Fantastic Beasts' film 'The Secrets of Dumbledore'. 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter. The special is executive produced by Casey Patterson of Casey Patterson Entertainment and Pulse Films. HBO Max reunion special 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' will debut on January 1, 2022. -PTC News