<p>The first Harry Potter television series is set to be made, with author JK Rowling acting as an executive producer, Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Rowling has recently faced accusations of transphobia for putting an emphasis on biological sex over gender identity in comments about trans women. She denies the accusation.</p>.<p>Warner Bros. Discovery said the series will be "a faithful adaptation" of Rowling's mega-selling books about the boy wizard and will air on the entertainment company's rebranded streaming service Max.</p>.<p>The announcement confirms recent speculation that an episode-based show on the magical world of Hogwarts was in the works.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/new-harry-potter-series-coin-first-to-feature-king-charles-portrait-1191936.html" target="_blank">New Harry Potter series coin first to feature King Charles' portrait</a></strong></p>.<p>"Max's commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me, and I'm looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long form television series," Rowling said in a statement.</p>.<p>Warner Bros. Discovery said the stories from each of the books will become "a decade-long series" featuring a new cast. No timeline was given for when the show will be filmed.</p>.<p>During a press conference, Max content head Casey Bloys declined to comment when asked whether Rowling's comments about trans people would make it more difficult to find actors for the series.</p>.<p>The Scottish writer has been plagued by threats and controversy since she publicly took issue in 2020 with the trans-inclusive phrase "people who menstruate" being used instead of the word "women."</p>.<p>"Obviously, the 'Harry Potter' story is incredibly affirmative and positive and about love and self-acceptance. That's our priority -- what's on screen," Variety quoted him as saying.</p>.<p>"She's an executive producer on the show. Her insights are going to be helpful on that," he added.</p>.<p>The Max streaming service combines the platforms HBO Max and Discovery Plus and will officially launch in the United States on May 23.</p>
<p>The first Harry Potter television series is set to be made, with author JK Rowling acting as an executive producer, Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Rowling has recently faced accusations of transphobia for putting an emphasis on biological sex over gender identity in comments about trans women. She denies the accusation.</p>.<p>Warner Bros. Discovery said the series will be "a faithful adaptation" of Rowling's mega-selling books about the boy wizard and will air on the entertainment company's rebranded streaming service Max.</p>.<p>The announcement confirms recent speculation that an episode-based show on the magical world of Hogwarts was in the works.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/new-harry-potter-series-coin-first-to-feature-king-charles-portrait-1191936.html" target="_blank">New Harry Potter series coin first to feature King Charles' portrait</a></strong></p>.<p>"Max's commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me, and I'm looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long form television series," Rowling said in a statement.</p>.<p>Warner Bros. Discovery said the stories from each of the books will become "a decade-long series" featuring a new cast. No timeline was given for when the show will be filmed.</p>.<p>During a press conference, Max content head Casey Bloys declined to comment when asked whether Rowling's comments about trans people would make it more difficult to find actors for the series.</p>.<p>The Scottish writer has been plagued by threats and controversy since she publicly took issue in 2020 with the trans-inclusive phrase "people who menstruate" being used instead of the word "women."</p>.<p>"Obviously, the 'Harry Potter' story is incredibly affirmative and positive and about love and self-acceptance. That's our priority -- what's on screen," Variety quoted him as saying.</p>.<p>"She's an executive producer on the show. Her insights are going to be helpful on that," he added.</p>.<p>The Max streaming service combines the platforms HBO Max and Discovery Plus and will officially launch in the United States on May 23.</p>