J.K. Rowling's Honest Opinion on Upcoming 'Harry Potter' Seriesoriginally appeared onParade. J.K. Rowlingmay be far from shy about expressing her honest thoughts, and this time, it's about thenewHarry Potterseriescoming to HBO. After reading the first two episodes of the long-awaited reboot, the author shared her raw opinion with fans on social media. "I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are SO, So, SO GOOD!" Rowling, 59,wrote on Xon Saturday, June 21. Her enthusiasm came after Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed the reboot back in 2023, which will air on Max, is moving forward. The series promises a fresh take on the beloved novels, with a new cast and will be a "decade-long series." I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are SO, SO, SO GOOD! — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling)June 21, 2025 Despite her approval of the early episodes, Rowling clarified her role in the project in afollow up post. Though she is an executive producer, she is not involved in the actual writing, but also noted that she "worked closely with the extremely talented writers." While the excitement surrounding the upcoming show is definitely palpable, the ongoing controversy surrounding Rowling's transphobic remarks remains.. The new series will feature a completely new cast, but some of its members have been vocal in their support for the trans community. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬Paapa Essiedu, who will play Professor Severus Snape, was among those who signed an open letter in support of trans rights. In response to this, Rowling made her position clear, stating that she does not have the power to remove actors based on their beliefs, adding that she would never use that power even if she could. "I don't believe in taking away people's jobs or livelihoods because they hold legally protected beliefs that differ from mine," she wrote. Right now, there is no clear release date for theHarry Potterseries, but HBO's CEO and Chairman ContentCasey Bloyssaid he foresees it hitting screens in late 2026 or early 2027, perDeadline. J.K. Rowling's Honest Opinion on Upcoming 'Harry Potter' Seriesfirst appeared on Parade on Jun 23, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.