Harry Potter fans left divided as HBO drops teaser trailer

EntertainmentHarry PotterNot all fans are convinced.13:55, 03 Sep 2026Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone teased in HBO Max trailerHBO has officially dropped the teaser trailer for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone TV show. And while viewers will need to wait until Christmas for the premiere, many fans of the original series have been left divided over the new adaptation.‌Taking us back to the early days of Harry Potter's story, the new HBO series is said to provide a more in depth look at the Boy Who Lived's first year at Hogwarts as the TV series brings more aspects of JK Rowling's books to life.‌Along with the new series is a fresh faced cast. Harry Potter will be played by young Scots actor Dominic Mclaughlin, alongside Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabell