J.K. Rowling News

HARRY POTTER Gets Season 2 Order at HBO; Will Begin Filming This Fall

by Josh Sharpe — May 6, 2026

HBO has officially greenlit a second season of the Harry Potter series, which aims to dedicate each season to an installment of the seven-volume book series.

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Tokyo

by Ayaka Ozaki — April 19, 2026

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' takes place 19 years after the conclusion of the original film series.

Tom Felton Extends Run in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — April 7, 2026

Tom Felton has extended his run as Draco Malfoy in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway.

Video: HARRY POTTER Special Will Go Behind the Scenes of HBO Series with John Lithgow, Janet McTeer & More

by Josh Sharpe — April 2, 2026

HBO will debut a new behind-the-scenes special that chronicles the making of the upcoming Harry Potter television series.

HARRY POTTER Teaser Becomes Most-Watched Trailer in HBO History

by Josh Sharpe — March 30, 2026

The first trailer for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone marked the most-watched trailer in HBO and HBO Max history, exceeding the previous record by more than double.

Video/Photos: See John Lithgow, Janet McTeer & More in Teaser for HARRY POTTER Series

by Josh Sharpe — March 25, 2026

Accio trailer! HBO Max has released the first teaser for the eight-episode first season of the upcoming original Harry Potter series, officially titled Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.

Review Roundup: GIANT Opens On Broadway Starring John Lithgow As Roald Dahl

by A.A. Cristi — March 23, 2026

Reviews are in for GIANT, the Olivier Award-winning play by Mark Rosenblatt, now on Broadway starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl.

Guest Blog: 'What Happens When You Stop Editing Yourself?': Actor and Writer Laura Kay Bailey on Her New Show, ROWLING IN IT

by Guest Author — March 23, 2026

Laura K Bailey was cast as J.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Hold Digital Lottery at the Fabulous Fox

by Stephi Wild — March 13, 2026

The Fabulous Fox has announced the Golden Snitch Digital Lottery for the upcoming engagement of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, hosted on the Lucky Seat digital lottery platform.

New Cast of Hogwarts Students Join HBO HARRY POTTER Series

by Josh Sharpe — March 6, 2026

Several young performers have joined the cast of the HBO Harry Potter series as Hogwarts students.

ROWLING IN IT Comes to King's Head Theatre in April

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2026

When award-winning actress Laura Kay Bailey (Crime 101 with Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, TERF) auditioned to play the world's most famous children's author for an Edinburgh Fringe show, little did she know it would change her life.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is Coming to The Fabulous Fox

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 10, 2026

The North American tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing at The Fabulous Fox.

A Look Back at the 10 Longest Running Plays on Broadway History

by Jennifer Ashley Tepper — March 15, 2026

Four of Broadway’s ten longest running musicals are currently on the boards: Chicago, The Lion King, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon.

West End Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Become One Part

by Stephi Wild — January 28, 2026

After ten years in the West End as a two-part theatrical event, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will evolve into a single performance-format.

Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers To Compose New Score for HARRY POTTER Series

by Josh Sharpe — January 15, 2026

Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers will compose a new score for the HBO Original Harry Potter series, debuting in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max.

Photos: Blake Lively Visits Tom Felton at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

by Bruce Glikas — December 8, 2025

The Lyric Theatre welcomed a very special guest! Blake Lively stopped by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway and posed with the cast, including original film star Tom Felton, afterwards.

Photos: Tom Felton, John Skelley, Emmet Smith, and More in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

by Stephi Wild — November 25, 2025

All new photos have been released of the current cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, including Tom Felton, John Skelley, Emmet Smith, and more.

Video: On the Red Carpet for Tom Felton in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 18, 2025

Broadway audiences can now see Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in the Year 7 company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now playing at the Lyric Theatre.

Photos: Tom Felton Takes First Bows in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

by Bruce Glikas — November 12, 2025

Tom Felton took his first bows in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child last ight, November 11.

Photos/Video: Tom Felton Makes His Broadway Debut in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

by A.A. Cristi — November 11, 2025

Tom Felton returns to the wizarding world, joining the Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre as Draco Malfoy for a 26-week limited engagement through May 10, 2026.