Studio Warner Bros. and HBO for the filming of the series based on the books of British writer J.K. Rowling about Harry Potter will build a mini-city. This is reported by the portal Collider.
The site will be located on the territory of Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, UK. The cost of construction is estimated at about $ 1.25 billion. The town will include not only sets for filming, but also infrastructure for actors and crew.
Thus, for filming will be built roads, multi-level parking lots, hangars for sound stages and other auxiliary facilities. In addition, there will be an acting school for young actors to learn during filming. There will also be a medical center in the mini-city.
The premiere of the Harry Potter series is scheduled for late 2026 or early 2027. Shooting will start in the summer of this year.
Information about the performers of the roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione is kept in the strictest secrecy, it is known only that the open casting in the fall of 2024, the company HBO received more than 30 thousand applications.