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Harry Potter as Friends: there will be a reunion of the cast after 20 years

Everyone denied it to the last – actors and producers – to keep the secret and to be able to make an announcement in a big way. And they succeeded: on the exact day of the 20th anniversary of the arrival in the room of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone the most awaited announcement also arrives. THEThe cast, led by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, celebrates their birthday with a historic reunion, airing January 1, 2022 on HBO Max, entitled Harry Potter 20th anniversary: return to Hogwarts. Trumpets and drum roll, then, even if no date has yet been confirmed on the Italian airing (it is hoped that, as happened for Friends, also arrives on Sky).

It happens a few days after the interview with Chris Columbus, director of the first cinematic chapters of the bestselling saga (edited by Salani and available in audiobook for Audible with the narrator of Francesco Pannofino). The Oscar winner hopes, in fact, to reunite the trio for a new film about the play The curse of the inheritancee but now that desire no longer seems so far-fetched.

Meanwhile, the theme amusement parks and studios Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter ago they dress up. The latter hosted the filming of the eight films of the parent series (and of the five prequels Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, with the third coming out in April 2022) the celebrations begin. Just go to the Instagram profile (1.7 million followers) to see the # 20YearsOfMovieMagic special activities with the props and secrets of the first film.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone back in style also in Italy: at the cinema from 8 to 12 December, streaming on NOW and on home video with new collectible boxes, such as the special limited edition Hogwarts Express.

But back to the special with the cast: da Dawson’s Creek a Friends, the tradition of honoring iconic stories from the small and big screen with leading performers has always been a great success. Whether or not it is due to the nostalgia effect, time travel always has its charm.

Then, the desire to remember where we were 20 years ago when the very shy Daniel Radcliffe appeared for the first time on the big screen and to pass that emotion down to new generations rises. Today’s children know the saga thanks to the giant LEGO sets or the Primark gadgets where the actors are still portrayed as their peers, but for everyone it will be a surprise to see where they are today and what they remember of that time on the set.

Often in the interviews the protagonists recalled the hours doing their homework between takes, impromptu matches with crew members and even small punishments for jokes. Daniel Radcliffe had to sew the pockets of the Gryffindor uniform because he filled them with sweets all the time, probably taken from the buffet of the set.

Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) still wears the colors of his House, Slytherin, in everyday life, at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to remind fans of their affection for the franchise. As if it were needed: the messages of affection and support continue to come incessantly and have not diminished with the passage of time as those who grew up with Harry pass the baton to their children and grandchildren.

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