Warner Bros. Is Reportedly Hungry For More Harry Potter From JK Rowling

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With box office earnings nearing $10 billion total, it’s clear Warner Bros misses being able to rely on theHarry Potter franchise. Now, according to recent reports, new Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is eager to bring back some of that wizarding magic, including its lauded-turned-controversial author, JK Rowling.

While the Fantastic Beasts saga initially earned more than respectable commercial results even when compared to the mightyHarry Potter, The Secrets of Dumbledore fell quite short of expectations with only $379 million collected worldwide on a $200 million budget, thus raising doubts over whether the series will fulfill initial plans for five movies. Zaslav's arrival is believed to usher in several changes for many Warner Bros. franchises, including Harry Potter, as the executive has been quick to examine unprofitable projects, hence why it’s no wonder he would also turn an eye to Hogwarts' money-making magic.

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In an in-depth look at how Zaslav's tenure is kicking into gear, The Wall Street Journal reported the CEO “is looking to make fresh 'Harry Potter'-related content for HBO Max—Warner Bros. made all the wizarding franchise’s movies." This involves meeting with Rowling in the coming weeks to discuss future prospects. Zalav's management style has been described as “not particularly patient,” and though no specific projects have been discussed so far, plans could develop into transitioning the Harry Potter franchise from film to television and streaming.

Rowling has said in the past she doesn’t intend to write any more Harry Potter books. In fact, the author has even taken quite a relatively hands-off approach in the play Harry Potter and the