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flag Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer hired for Harry Potter HBO series, set for 2027 debut.

flag Hans Zimmer, the Oscar-winning composer, has been hired to create the original score for HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series, set to premiere in 2027. flag The project, executive produced by J.K. Rowling, will feature Zimmer and his collective Bleeding Fingers Music, aiming to honor the franchise’s musical legacy while introducing a fresh, cinematic sound. flag The series, starring Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, and Arabella Stanton as Harry, Ron, and Hermione, is being developed by showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod. flag Zimmer’s involvement, announced on January 15, 2026, has drawn mixed reactions due to Rowling’s public statements on gender identity, sparking concern among some fans and LGBTQ+ advocates. flag Production is underway, with a focus on deepening the exploration of Hogwarts and its magical world.

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