Early in 2023, Max announced the desire to reboot as a TV series, and the plan is moving forward at Max as writers begin pitching ideas.
Not even a year later, the TV series is starting to gain momentum. reports that writers have begun pitching ideas for the upcoming reboot and finding ways to adapt . There have been several writers who pitched ideas to Warner Bros. Discovery, including Martha Hillier (), Kathleen Jordan ), Tom Moran (), and Michael Lesslie ().
All the writers are a mix of British and Americans, and the outlet claims Max commissioned a different group of writers to share their pitch on their vision of how the
should come to the small screen. The first round of pitches reportedly happened in Los Angeles, and the top choices will have another round in the UK. However, the project is still in its early stages, and many writers could end up being involved in the show.
It's unclear if the series' creator, J.K. Rowling, has been involved in the selection process for the writers. However, Rowling will be involved in the reboot, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the author. Because of Rowling's involvement, some the upcoming adaptation.
on April 12, 2023. The streaming service will provide another adaptation of the seven books, independent of the eight films and its prequel franchise, . Although the movies are beloved by many, particularly because of their stellar cast with amazing chemistry and talent, but also because of their nostalgic factor, they were far from perfect.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav revealed the upcoming series will be a "decade-long one," which means it will have enough time to flesh out the characters, set up the story, as well as to introduce
or scenes that the original film missed, which is enough to generate excitement and interest from the original fans of the franchise. Adapting the books into a ten-season series would be a gamble, but it could also become a more faithful adaptation than the films.
The series will be produced by Brontë Film and TV, the production company chaired by Rowling’s agent Neil Blair, and Warner Bros. Television. Brontë Film's CEO Ruth Kenley-Letts will also act as executive producer.
Since the project is still in its early stages, it's unclear when the series will premiere. No announcement regarding its cast has been made, but the
original actors from the films are believed not to be involved in the reboot. However, the fact that the series is starting to get traction is a good thing, and Max might start releasing more information on it in the near future, and the project might enter development soon.
