A variety of set images from the Harry Potter remake have circulated the internet, and they've told me everything I need to know about the upcoming show. HBO's adaptation of the iconic book and movie series has, of course, been extremely controversial, and I understand why many have been hesitant. There's a great deal that could go wrong here, but the Harry Potter remake also has the potential to be spectacular.
The big draw for HBO's Harry Potter TV show is that it will have all the time in the world compared to the movies. We should get a book-faithful adaptation when the series premieres in 2027. Precisely how this will be handled is another matter. Even a TV show couldn't possibly capture the nuance, internal dialogue, and literary finesse of the novels—at least without making changes, that is.
The Harry Potter Remake Will Add Scenes Not In The Books (But That We Know Actually Happened)
Many of the set images for the Harry Potter remake's season 1 depict moments straight from the book, some of which were not included in the movies. This is certainly exciting, but I'm most intrigued by the more peculiar images of Albus Dumbledore meeting with Nicolas Flamel and his wife, Perenelle. No such scene was described in the Harry Potter books, so this is surely an example of something added for the TV show.
Of course, we know from the context of the books that Dumbledore did meet with Flamel during the events of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The headmaster would have seen his good friend to discuss the protection of the titular Stone, as well as the decision to ultimately destroy it. We just didn't "see" this scene firsthand since the books are mostly told from Harry's perspective, and Harry wasn't there.
The fact that Harry Potter season 1 will feature a scene that we logically know happened, even if we didn't read about it firsthand, is a great sign. It means that many of those stories that we only gathered up from reading between the lines can actually be put right before our eyes. This is a deeply exciting prospect, and something that makes remaking the Harry Potter series completely worthwhile in my opinion.
These Extra Scenes Are Exactly What Will Make The Harry Potter Remake So Valuable
I'm genuinely excited to see the Harry Potter TV show bring back those book scenes that were left out of the movies. However, this alone wouldn't be enough to justify a massively expensive remake. However, the promise of seeing additional canon (and canon is key here) scenes is the real draw in my eyes. Yes, we can see Dumbledore meet with Famel, but that will only be the beginning.
There are endless scenes we could see from Dumbledore's perspective, since this character is key to every stage of the story in Harry Potter. Beyond that, I'm desperate to see more moments from Lily and James' time with Harry as a baby, or even at school. Voldemort's perspective as he killed his father would be another valuable addition. I'd even love to see the tragic back story of Barty Crouch Jr. brought to the screen.
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Angel Shaw is a Lead Writer and Peer Mentor on ScreenRant's New TV team, covering new-release TV shows across all major streaming platforms. She has been a writer with ScreenRant since 2022 and specializes in Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and fantasy.
