Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint reunite for ‘Harry Potter’ special

HBO Max has released the first image from its upcoming special "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts," which is premiering on January 1, 2022— and it shows stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in conversation in the Gryffindor common room. The programme was taped at Warner Bros Studio Tour, London.

The reunion will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the eight-movie series that began with "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," which was released in November 2001.

The retrospective special will feature in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.

"Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" will feature actors from the movies, including Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis and Evanna Lynch.

J K Rowling, the author of the iconic book series, will not be interviewed in the special, but will be shown in archival footage about the movies. Because of her comments about the transgender community, which have been condemned by the core cast — Rowling has become a figure of controversy in the passionate "Harry Potter" fandom.

Earlier this week, HBO Max released a short trailer that did not include Radcliffe, Watson or Grint, but teased other alumni — like Coltrane (Hagrid) and Lewis (Neville Longbottom) — receiving their invitations to attend the reunion.

HBO Max has released the first image from its upcoming special "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts," which is premiering on January 1, 2021— and it shows stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in conversation in the Gryffindor common room. The programme was taped at Warner Bros Studio Tour, London.

The reunion will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the eight-movie series that began with "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," which was released in November 2001.

The retrospective special will feature in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.

"Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" will feature actors from the movies, including Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis and Evanna Lynch.

J K Rowling, the author of the iconic book series, will not be interviewed in the special, but will be shown in archival footage about the movies. Because of her comments about the transgender community, which have been condemned by the core cast — Rowling has become a figure of controversy in the passionate "Harry Potter" fandom.

Earlier this week, HBO Max released a short trailer that did not include Radcliffe, Watson or Grint, but teased other alumni — like Coltrane (Hagrid) and Lewis (Neville Longbottom) — receiving their invitations to attend the reunion.