Anyone who avoided the Harry Potter novel series at the end of the 90s could no longer avoid the huge franchise by 2001 at the latest when the film was made. An entire generation around the world grew up with the magic student and his friends. It’s coming today first part Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone on TV.
Harry Potter Part 1 on TV: The magic student thrilled an audience of millions
The orphan boy Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) conquered the hearts of his fans big and small like a storm. Disregarded by his relatives, nothing better could happen to him than to go to Hogwarts Magic School. Together with his friends Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), he copes with the first school year in the new magical world and has to fight not only with nasty teachers and classmates, but also with the dangerous wizard Voldemort, who is already Harry’s parents on his conscience.
The Harry Potter franchise became a worldwide phenomenon, leading to bookworms camping out in front of bookstores. Every new film was also eagerly awaited at the box office. The eight parts of the fantasy series were able to gross a total of 7.6 billion dollars in 10 years. The magical world was further expanded with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. But in 2026 it will go back to the original series with the Harry Potter series.
JK Rowling is enthusiastic about the script for the new Harry Potter series
HBO is planning on it big Harry Potter remake in series form and could thus counteract one of the biggest criticisms that fans have expressed about the films: a lot was left out of the films. The series has a significantly longer running time and is intended to tell the seven books in 7 seasons.
Author JK Rowling was already able to read the script for the first episode and is thrilled: “I’m sure the TV show is the one will more than meet expectations.”
Nothing specific is known about the cast, only that according to rumors, like in the play more diverse cast is aimed for. In principle, it is also conceivable that the old actors could return in new roles. Sirius Black actor Gary Oldman could imagine a very special role for himself.
When is the first Harry Potter film on TV?
Sat. 1 shows the first part of the series today Saturday, November 2nd at 8:15 p.m. The repeat runs on November 3rd at 1:05 p.m. If you miss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone on TV, you can stream it with a subscription on RTL+ or buy or rent it on Amazon.
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