HBO defends working with JK Rowling in statement on new Harry Potter series

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy HBO has issued a statement on JK Rowling amid concerns about her involvement with a new Harry Potter series. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement.” HBO boss Casey Bloys told reporters earlier this month that Rowling was “very, very involved in the process of selecting the writer and the director”, which is now revealed to be Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free JK Rowling has been defended by HBO over involvement in new ‘Harry Potter’ series One person who isn’t sure if a new series is needed is Jared Harris, whose father Richard Harris played Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films.