HBO has renewed its fantasy series “Harry Potter” for a second season, with the adaptation centered on “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” according to multiple outlets. The second season is approved as the network moves ahead of its production timetable for the overall project. Reporting indicates that filming for the new season is planned to begin this fall, and it is scheduled to fit around the release of Season 1. Season 1, titled “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” is set to premiere over Christmas.
In addition, HBO and the production team are expanding leadership for the next season. Jon Brown, who has been associated with HBO’s “Succession” as a writer, is elevated to co-showrunner for Season 2. This change is described as part of the series’ accelerated approach to production, with the intent to keep the adaptation pipeline on schedule.
Overall, the outlets agree that HBO has formally greenlit Season 2, that it will adapt “Chamber of Secrets,” and that Jon Brown’s role increases ahead of filming.
