Will the new Hogwarts Legacy game, which explodes all records, soon be adapted into a television series? This rumor seems crazy, but that’s what several sources say. The series is reportedly in development at HBO Max.
Following the immense success of Hogwarts Legacy: The Legacy of Hogwarts which has already sold more than 12 million copies on PC and next-gen consoles, a series is now in preparation. Nothing can stop the new adaptation of the Harry Potter universe and its popularity with fans. We know that Warner plans to make it a long-term franchise by launching a sequel rather than DLC, but we didn’t expect to hear about a series so soon.
Indeed, the rumors did not wait more than two weeks after the release of Hogwarts Legacy to flood the web. Several sources have confirmed to Giant Freakin Robot thata series based on Hogwarts Legacy is already in development at HBO Max. It is of course a dead silence on the side of the streaming platform.
The HBO Max series based on Hogwarts Legacy would also take place before the events of Harry Potter
Few details have been shared about this mysterious series, other than that it would take place before the Harry Potter novels. It would therefore be the same period as the game itself. The HBO Max series could even take place before the Fantastic Beasts spin-offs.
The success of the new adaptation of the Harry Potter universe was initially not guaranteed. The Harry Potter license has always struggled to please outside of the original novels and films. On the big screen, we think for example of the failure of Fantastic Beasts. Released last year, the third installment was very poorly received at the box office.
Of course, this announcement of a series based on Hogwarts Legacy is best taken with a grain of salt. The open-world game has been out for just two weeks. Rumors are already multiplying, but nothing has been officially confirmed. It is better to avoid false hopes until we know more. There is no doubt that Warner Bros will benefit from the worldwide success of Hogwarts Legacy. However, it may not immediately be in the form of a series.
Source : Giant Freakin Robot
