Harry Potter Becomes Cute, Snape Is Black...HBO 'Harry Potter' Teaser Revealed Global Fans Laughing, Touching, and Controversy Full

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When HBO Max released its first teaser trailer for the new drama series "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" at a London press event on the 25th (local time), fans around the world exploded. Warner Bros. Discovery streaming general manager JB Peret declared the series "the biggest streaming event in HBO Max history, and even the entire streaming industry." The airing date has been confirmed to be Christmas 2026, earlier than originally expected.

The new series stars Dominic McLaurin (Harry Potter), Arabella Stanton (Hermione Granger) and Alastair Stout (Ron Weasley). John Lissow plays Dumbledoor, Papa Essaydu plays Severus Snape, and Janet McTier plays Professor McGonagall. Nick Frost plays Hagrid, and Warwick Davis, who played Professor Fleetwick in the original series, returns for the only time. The production was directed by "Seok Session" writer Francesca Gardiner as showrunner and "Game of Thrones" director Mark Mylod as a number of episodes. The production cost per episode is about 100 million dollars (about 145 billion won), which is known to be the highest TV production cost ever.

"Snape Dog on Hood Watts" ...an explosion of memes

Papa Essaydoo, who plays Snape, was the hottest keyword in fans' reactions immediately after the release. Humorous memes exploded among fans who first confirmed the black actor playing Snape. Here are some of the most liked comments on YouTube.

The 260,000 likes comment read: "Snape has dread hair. "Snaphas Dreads I'm dead," he said. "Totally faithful to the original!' Snape stands out," the comment received 21,000 sympathies. "Dumbledoor asked calmly. Is this a black snake?(Is that a Black Snap? Doubledore asked calmy) also received 6,200 likes.

The nickname "Snap Dogg" also spread quickly. Comments simply saying "SNAPE DOGG?" received 2,800 sympathies, and comments saying "Snap Dog chilling in Hoodwarts" were also well received. "It must be really awkward when Harry starts to doubt the only black teacher in the school," he said, receiving 931 sympathies.

"Feels like I'm in parallel space"...Even the strange unfamiliarity

Behind the laughter was a strange unfamiliarity. "Everything is the same, but I feel like I'm in a parallel universe that's slightly out of place," the comment received 7600 sympathies.In addition, the comment, "It feels like seeing new people move into the old house where I lived," also received 7900 likes.

A topical expression has also appeared on Reddit. @crumblebee6728 said, "Someone said on Reddit, 'It looks like you're remaking a live action movie again' and that's exactly right," and @biankyflowers4829 received 3100 sympathies with the exquisite metaphor of "It's like reading the book in a different font."

Positive responses compiled by the Hollywood Reporter also poured in. "I finally got what I wanted. Only TV series can fully revive the contents of the book," and "The background of the 1990s is still alive." The scene where Harry watches Molly Weasley hug Ron, something Harry has never recognized. Even after 25 years, the magic remains," and "every prop is faithful to the book." @thevandmoviequeen wrote, "The scene where Petunia cuts Harry's hair! The details we wanted!" he said, receiving 17,000 likes.

One fan confessed, "It feels like I'm back to 10 years old," and another, "I cried three times."

The memory for the original actor continues

The teaser reminded fans of the original actors. @Rasim98988 got 10,000 sympathies with the comment, "Rest in Peace to all the Harry Potter actors who made our childhood, including Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Richard Griffith, Helen McCrorie." @th33399 Also, "Alan Rickman and Robbie Coltrane, rest in peace. No one has played that role as much as the two of you," he said.

Racism Controversy, J.K. Rowling's Transgender Remarks Rebellion

Meanwhile, Papa Essaydu, who plays Snape, has already been under threat of racist murder since shortly after the casting was announced. HBO responded by forming a security team for the cast. And J.K. Fans who protested Rowling's transgender remarks also reaffirmed her refusal to watch the teaser. John Lissow, who plays Dumbledoor, said he considered dropping out because of criticism from Rowling's remarks, but eventually decided to appear, saying, "This book is clearly against intolerance and prejudice."

The series will be released on Christmas Day 2026 on HBO and HBO Max, and will be aired until 2036, adapting the original book every year.

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