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Harry Potter Trailer Shatters HBO Records
29 Mar
Summary
- Trailer for new Harry Potter series achieved 277 million views in 48 hours.
- The eight-episode series adapts the first Harry Potter novel.
- New cast members have distanced themselves from author's views.
A newly released trailer for HBO's upcoming Harry Potter television series has achieved a record-breaking 277 million organic views across platforms within its initial 48 hours online. This signifies the most-watched trailer in HBO and HBO Max history.
The eight-episode series is an adaptation of JK Rowling's inaugural "Harry Potter" novel, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone." The trailer offers a glimpse of the new cast, including Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.
Since its announcement in 2021, the show has encountered backlash due to author JK Rowling's controversial comments regarding the transgender community. Several members of the new cast have publicly distanced themselves from her views, with some actors expressing concerns about the project.
HBO confirmed that the production has implemented a "serious security team" following reports of racist death threats directed at actor Paapa Essiedu, who plays Professor Snape. The network acknowledged the potential for passionate fan reactions and has established protocols for social media handling and security.
