This is how J.K. Rowling really feels about HBO’s brand-new Harry Potter reboot

Looks like J.K. Rowling is fully on board with HBO’s new take on the wizarding world of Harry Potter, and she’s not being subtle about it.

After HBO dropped the first teaser for its upcoming Harry Potter series last week, there were a lot of divided opinions.

Replying to a person on X who called the teaser “bloody marvelous” and said they “cannot wait”, Rowling matched the energy, saying the show looks “incredible” and that she’s “so happy” with it. Safe to say she’s not exactly nervous about this reboot.

The series is going right back to the beginning, adapting Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

We’re talking all the big early moments: Harry getting his Hogwarts letter, meeting Hagrid, buying his wand, and that first iconic trip through Platform 9¾ where he meets Ron. There are also glimpses of Hogwarts life, from the Sorting Hat ceremony to classes with McGonagall and Snape, plus Quidditch and Draco Malfoy already being a menace.

Rowling’s not just watching from the sidelines

Rowling is properly involved this time. She’s been working alongside the creative team shaping the series, and she’s already teased how strong it is behind the scenes.

Back in 2025, she said on X: “I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO ‘Harry Potter’ series and they are SO, SO, SO GOOD!”

HBO has been upfront about her role too, with CEO Casey Bloys saying she was heavily involved in choosing showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod. The plan is to stretch the story out, with each book becoming its own full season.

The controversy isn’t going anywhere

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Of course, any J.K. Rowling headline in 2026 comes with context.

Since 2020, she’s faced major backlash over transphobic comments, and she’s continued to double down on social media. That controversy has followed the HBO reboot too, with some people unhappy about the network continuing to work with her.

HBO CEO Casey Bloys has tried to draw a line, saying her views haven’t influenced casting or the creative direction, and that the show won’t be “infused” with those opinions.

Rowling herself also made headlines after responding to criticism around casting, saying on X: “I don’t have the power to sack an actor from the series and I wouldn’t exercise it if I did… I don’t believe in taking away people’s jobs or livelihoods because they hold legally protected beliefs that differ from mine.”

Oh, and she’s still stirring the pot

Rowling also recently raised eyebrows with a cryptic post that many people think was aimed at the original film trio.

When asked which actors “instantly ruin a movie”, she replied: “Three guesses. Sorry, but that was irresistible,” followed by laughing emojis.

Rowling is fully backing it, and whether that helps or hurts the hype… is a whole different debate.

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