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| Warner Bros Is Building a $1.25 Billion Mini-City for the New Harry Potter Series in the UK. |
Exciting news for all Harry Potter fans! Warner Bros has officially started building a massive filming site in the UK for the upcoming Harry Potter series, which is set to premiere on HBO in 2026. But this isn’t just any film set—it’s going to be a fully functioning mini-city!
According to Collider, the project will cost around £1 billion (that’s about $1.25 billion USD) and will be located at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, the same place where the original Harry Potter movies were filmed. So yes, it’s like bringing the wizarding world back to its magical roots—only bigger and better.
This mini-city will be packed with everything a production team could possibly need. It’ll include a brand-new version of Privet Drive, complete roads, parking areas, a school to train young actors, a medical center, and even facilities for animals involved in filming. It’s more than just a set—it’s a full-on working town made just for the show.
The Sun reports that this new setup will work like a “small metropolis,” offering not only detailed sets but also complete infrastructure to support the large number of cast and crew members involved. It’s designed to support production over multiple seasons, so this investment is definitely built for the long haul.
One of the most talked-about changes is the updated look of the Dursleys' house, which will be styled in a pseudo-Tudor design. This seems to be an effort to give the series its own unique visual identity, distinct from the original film franchise.
As for the cast, the adult roles have already been announced! Janet McTeer will play Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, and Luke Treadaway as Professor Quirrell. However, the roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione haven’t been revealed yet. Fun fact: around 32,000 young actors auditioned for these iconic roles!
So if you’re a Potterhead eagerly waiting for the magic to return, get ready for a whole new take on the wizarding world—complete with a brand-new mini-city to bring it all to life. Stay tuned for more updates!
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