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It has been more than a decade since the finalHarry Potterfilm bewitched fans all over the world. Since then, Warner Bros. has released several spin-offs, such as theFantastic Beaststrilogy. Unfortunately, the last film of the franchise underperformed at the box office, which left a vague future for the supposedly five-part movie series.
Regardless, Warner Bros. is looking to fund anotherHarry Potterproject which CEO David Zaslav deems profitable. Despite the controversy that author J.K. Rowling has gone into, Zaslav remains her trusted ally. In fact, known leakerWDW Prorevealed that the studio plans to reboot the franchise with a brand-new cast.
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Warner Bros. Plans To Bring ‘Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’ To The Big Screen
Aside from the rumored remake of theHarry Potterfilms, there have been plans to adapt theHarry Potter and the Cursed Childplay that premiered in West End in 2016. The story follows the adventures of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy’s sons, Albus and Scorpius.
Since Warner Bros. owns the right toThe Cursed Childstage play, there is a huge possibility that it will push through. Original cast Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint will also be at the same age as the characters in the next five years.
A report fromThe Sunstates that Warner Bros. plans to bringThe Cursed Childto the big screen. The play proved profitable and popular among fans when it opened at West End. The movie project was only pushed to the side due to the hectic work with theFantastic Beastsfilms.
“A line has been temporarily drawn on that for now, especially given its lacklustre performance, so it’s full steam ahead when it comes to developing The Cursed Child. At the moment, it is in very formative stages and they are discussing the next steps to move it forward.”
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The source also said it would be a fan’s dream to have the original cast back in the game, although this seems to be a huge challenge. The insider noted that everyone wants Radcliffe back into theHarry Potterworld. All they had to do to convince the actor was to rework the script and iron out all plans for the upcoming movie.
“The hope at the moment is that The Cursed Child could be made into two films – both which would pack as much punch, if not more, than the stage show.”
These plans forThe Cursed Childlook very promising, but since nothing is confirmed yet, fans of the franchise can only hope that the project will push through and the stars will grant their wish by reprising their roles.
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Harry PotterOriginal Cast Is Open To Return To The Wizarding World
After all the hullabaloos surrounding theHarry Potteruniverse and its creator, J.K. Rowling, the original lead stars are still open to returning. Rupert Grint confirmed, as perDaily Mail, that he would love to play Ron Weasley again as long as “the timing was right and everyone was coming back.”
Speaking withThe Hollywood Reporter, Radcliffe also admitted that he’s “never going to say never” and referred to theStar Warscast who returned to the franchise after 30 to 40 years. However, the actor revealed that the project is “not something I’m really interested in doing right now.”
Emma Watson is also open to reprising her iconic Hermione Granger role, but only if J.K. Rowling would not be involved, as confirmed by a source fromGiant Freakin Robot.
Source:The Sun,Daily Mail,THR,GFR
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
