Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic (2026)
Director: Eliot Rausch
Cast: Nick Frost, Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, Alastair Stout, John Lithgow
Part of Collections
More About This Film
Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic is a behind-the-scenes documentary special exploring the creation of HBO's new Harry Potter television series. Rather than retelling the wizarding story, the special focuses on the artists, craftspeople, technicians, and casting teams responsible for bringing the new adaptation to life.
The program goes inside production design, costume work, creature effects, and the extensive casting process that introduced a new generation of performers as Harry, Ron, and Hermione. With interviews and appearances from key members of the HBO production, it offers a production-focused look at the scale and attention to detail involved in rebuilding Hogwarts for television.
- Eliot Rausch directed the special.
- Nick Frost serves as narrator.
- John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, and Paapa Essiedu appear in the program.
- The special documents the search for the new Harry, Ron, and Hermione and the work of multiple production departments.
- It premiered on HBO on April 5, 2026 and runs roughly 25 to 26 minutes.
Where to Watch
Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic is widely available through HBO's streaming ecosystem and selected digital platforms.