HBO's Harry Potter Series: Reading the Tea Leaves

In this bonus episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding looks at the latest trailers and interviews for the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series, reading the tea leaves to consider what approach the creators may be taking. She then expands the discussion to other major fantasy and sci-fi reboots, from Star Trek to Star Wars.

When is it too soon to return to a beloved story? And could a Lord of the Rings series be made within the next decade?

00:00 Introduction: Welcome to Mythmakers and HBO's Harry Potter Series

02:11 First Impressions: Tonal Shifts and Natural Landscapes

03:12 The New Young Cast: A More Natural Performance

05:39 Knowing the Ending: A Different Creative Challenge

09:08 Expanding the Wizarding World: IP, Theme Parks, and Video Games

10:14 Why Remake Harry Potter? The Question of Necessity

11:59 The Creative Team: Television Writers Take the Helm

15:23 Lessons from Other Reboots: Star Trek's Success

18:59 When Reboots Fail: Star Wars and Retreading Old Ground

20:55 Looking Ahead: Could Lord of the Rings Be Next?