HBO and HBO Max chief Casey Bloys has confirmed that the upcoming 'Harry Potter' television series will have 'serious security' measures in place following death threats made against the cast. Speaking to Variety during a visit to London ahead of HBO Max's UK launch, Bloys addressed concerns about the safety of the production, stating that security is a top priority.
The executive also weighed in on recent speculation about his future at Warner Bros. Discovery, following a lunch meeting with Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. Bloys described the meeting as 'very nice' but declined to comment on whether he is considering leaving the company, citing legal restrictions on what he can discuss before the Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is finalised.
Bloys expressed enthusiasm for the 'Harry Potter' series, which will be based on J.K. Rowling's books and is expected to span multiple seasons. He noted that the long-form television format allows for greater depth and character development compared to the films, saying, 'The idea is to have the freedom to let it breathe.'
Regarding HBO Max's UK launch, Bloys highlighted the platform's strong slate of British-originated content, including 'House of the Dragon' and upcoming series 'Half Man'. He also addressed the possibility of future content output deals with UK broadcasters, stating that while no deals have been made since launch, he would like to continue such partnerships when the right projects arise.
