FINDING HARRY: THE CRAFT BEHIND THE MAGIC To Air On HBO April 5

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HBO will debut an exclusive behind-the-scenes special for "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," titled FINDING HARRY: THE CRAFT BEHIND THE MAGIC. The special offers an in-depth look at the making of the first season and will debut SUNDAY, APRIL 5 at 8:00 p.m. in the UK (3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT in the U.S.) on HBO Max. It will also air on HBO in the U.S. at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT that evening, as well as in other select global markets.

It's been 25 years since audiences first walked the hallowed halls of Hogwarts. Now, this exclusive special offers an inside look at the epic scale and meticulous care behind HBO's new Harry Potter series - told through the lens of the artists, craftspeople, and technicians bringing J.K. Rowling's beloved books to life for a new generation. Featuring interviews with members of the casting, production design, costume design, and creature effects teams, the special chronicles the extensive process behind finding our new Harry, Ron, and Hermione - while celebrating the awe-inspiring commitment to detail and immense talent that has come together to fill out this extraordinary world. With appearances from key cast members including John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, and Paapa Essiedu, and narrated by Nick Frost, FINDING HARRY: THE CRAFT BEHIND THE MAGIC explores the exciting new era of one of the most enduring stories of our time.