Yes, a whole new Harry Potter. But not as you know it.
J.K. Rowling took to Twitter this morning to do two things: celebrate the 18th anniversary of the publishing of the first Harry Potter book 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' and drop the motherload of Harry Potter bombs and announce a brand new Harry Potter adventure. Except this time there's a very new twist, as Harry's adventures won't be down on paper but take place on stage.
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Here's what Rowling had to say.
Today is a very special day for two reasons. Firstly, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published in the UK 18 years ago!
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
I'm also very excited to confirm today that a new play called Harry Potter and the #CursedChild will be opening in London next year.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
It will tell a new story, which is the result of a collaboration between writer Jack Thorne, director John Tiffany and myself. #CursedChild
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
It will tell a new story, which is the result of a collaboration between writer Jack Thorne, director John Tiffany and myself. #CursedChild
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
I don't want to say too much more, because I don't want to spoil what I know will be a real treat for fans. #CursedChild
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
However, I can say that it is not a prequel! #CursedChild
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
To answer one inevitable (and reasonable!) question - why isn't #CursedChild a new novel? - I am confident that when audiences see the play
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
they will agree that it was the only proper medium for the story. #CursedChild
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
I've had countless offers to extend Harry's story over the years, but Jack, John and Sonia Friedman are a dream team! #CursedChild
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
It has been a huge pleasure to share with them (and soon, with you!) this untold part of Harry's story. #CursedChild
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
So far that's all we know, but seeing as it's a Harry Potter adventure and Harry Potter himself AKA Daniel Radcliffe is no stranger to the stage, is it too much for us to hope that he'll put the glasses and the scar back on (and sell all the tickets to this in the world)?
There's been no word from Radcliffe, Emma Watson or Rupert Grint, but if anyone can put the band back together, we've a feeling it's J.K. Rowling. Otherwise we've got a brand new hunt for a Harry Potter on our hands, which is probably the most intimidating casting call since Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars.
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