David Heyman Gives Update on “Harry Potter” TV Show While David Yates Comments on “Fantastic Beasts” by Catherine Lai · Published September 13, 2023 · Updated September 14, 2023

We last heard about the planned Harry Potter TV show back in April when it was announced, and it’s been radio silence since then. But in the September 2023 issue of Total Film, David Heyman, producer of the Harry Potter films, speaks about the current status of the Max show, revealing that not much has changed in the last few months and writing has not yet begun:

It’s early days. We haven’t even hired a writer to begin writing. It’s a bit early. But hopefully [it will be] something that’s very special, and gives us an opportunity to see the books, and to enjoy a series which explores the books more deeply.

This isn’t surprising given the current Hollywood writers’ strike, which began just three weeks after the series was announced.

However, it is interesting to note that it seems Heyman is now officially on board. Last we heard, he was just “in talks” to be an executive producer.

David **Yates** on if he could return to directing in the ‘Harry Potter’ Universe: “Never say never” #TIFF23 pic.twitter.com/CniZcTnfkl

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This certainly sounds like, as many fans have been suspecting, we aren’t getting a fourth or fifth film as previously promised. Warner Bros., of course, has not made any official announcements. However, it’s nice to see David Yates keeping the door open for potentially directing for the TV show or other future Wizarding World projects.