A Harry Potter reunion
It's official - we're getting a Harry Potter reunion special at HBO Max!
It's called Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, and it drops New Years Day.
The announcement was made yesterday, on the 20th anniversary of the Philosopher's Stone's cinema release.
They shared a video alongside the announcement, which features clips from the HP movies.
At the end of the video, it's revealed which cast members will be taking part.
View this post on Instagram
Of course, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint will be there.
They'll be joined by Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James and Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, Chris Columbus, 'and many more.'
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. pic.twitter.com/53bHAf0WTY
— HBO Max (@hbomax) November 16, 2021
Emma Watson's touching tribute
Hermione actress, Emma Watson, paid tribute to the franchise on social media.
She wrote, 'Harry Potter was my home, my family, my world and Hermione (still is) my favorite fictional character of all time.'
'I think a journalist once said it was irritating how many times during an interview I mentioned how lucky I was and started counting… BUT I DAMN WELL KNEW!!! And still know.'
She went on, 'I am proud not just of what we as group contributed as actors to the franchise but also as the children that became young adults that walked that path.'
'I look at my fellow cast members now and I am just so proud of who everyone has become as people.'
View this post on Instagram
'I am proud we were kind to each other that we supported one another and that we held up something meaningful.'
'Thank you to the fans that have continued to show their support well after the last chapter closed.'
'The magic of the world wouldn’t exist without you. Thank you for fighting to make it such an inclusive and loving place.'
'I still miss the crew who made these films all the time.'
'Thank you for all of your hard work too - I know your contributions sometimes get overlooked.'
'Happy 20th Anniversary Potterheads!'
View this post on Instagram
This news comes shortly after director Chris Columbus admitted he'd love to direct a film adaptation of the stage play The Cursed Child with the original cast.
Read more here.
