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HBO Releases New Harry Potter Series Trailer Ahead of December Premiere

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2 sources · Brazil

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  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

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HBO released a new trailer for the upcoming Harry Potter series on Wednesday, October 2. The video garnered over 2 million views in less than 24 hours. The production features Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The trailer depicts scenes from the first book, including the Sorting Hat ceremony, Quidditch, and a confrontation with a troll. It also introduces actors playing Dumbledore, Minerva, and Snape.

The series is scheduled to premiere on December 25. The production aims to adapt the seven books in greater detail than the previous films, with a plan to dedicate one season to each volume.

Public reaction to the trailer has been mixed. Some viewers expressed nostalgia and excitement for the return to the wizarding world. Others criticized the characters and cited controversies regarding transphobic statements made by author and executive producer J.K. Rowling. This has led to a debate among fans over whether to separate the work from its creator.

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Both center-leaning outlets focused on the factual details of the trailer and release date, though one emphasized viewership metrics while the other highlighted the social media controversy surrounding the author.

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