Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Harry Potter actor Timothy Spall has reflected on the continuing appeal of the franchise, marveling at its longevity and intense popularity. Spall has long been a mainstay in British movies and television, accumulating over 100 screen credits since his big-screen debut in the late 1970s.
Speaking with Variety, Spall spoke of the enduring appeal of the Harry Potter movies despite it being over 12 years since the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. Likening the franchise’s appeal to a burgeoning religion, the actor is surprised the series is “still such a big deal.” He also paid homage to the movies’ incredible production values and attention to detail.
“Harry Potter is still such a big deal. It’s edging towards becoming a bit of a religion. It’s bizarre. It’s great storytelling, but it was also beautifully made. One day, I wandered into a studio and there was someone [manually] putting leaves on a tree, one by one. That’s dedication. They were doing that for the audience.”
Will The Harry Potter TV Reboot Be As Popular As The Movies? Despite more than two decades since the release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Warner Bros. Discovery announced that they would be proceeding with a Harry Potter television reboot, but reactions were mixed.
With the original movies bringing in a cumulative $7.7 billion at the worldwide box office and introducing J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World to a much broader audience, the upcoming television show will have a lot to live up to.