The new Harry Potter series is picking up steam after it cast the three leads, and fans of the Harry Potter universe are still on the fence about it. One fan even put together a list of shows they want more than the new series, which will be streaming with an HBO Max subscription. It’s still hard to predict how it will turn out and how it will compare to the books and beloved film franchise, but OG Lucius Malfoy actor Jason Isaacs opened up about the changes and how he feels.
It was announced in 2023 that then-Max would be developing a “faithful” Harry Potter series that would be “authentic to the original books.” That being said, the film series remains a cultural phenomenon and is loved by many, so it will be interesting to see how the show does, but Isaacs is looking forward to it. Having played the villainous head of the Malfoy family in the Harry Potter film franchise, Isaacs told Entertainment Weekly what he thinks of Johnny Flynn taking over:
