'Harry Potter' TV Series Reportedly <br />Being Planned for HBO Max.<br />According to 'The Hollywood Reporter' and 'Variety,' a live-action TV series is in the "extremely early stages.".<br />'The Hollywood Reporter' says executives have "engaged in multiple conversations with potential writers exploring various ideas that would bring the beloved property to television.".<br />Warner Bros. and HBO Max <br />are denying the claims.<br />There are no 'Harry Potter' series in development at the studio or on the streaming platform, Warner Bros. and HBO Max representatives, to CNBC.<br />Though both companies deny that anything <br />is "in development," insiders still insist the <br />idea is being talked about.<br />Many 'Harry Potter' fans were excited <br />by news of the potential series, .<br />but others were upset due to author <br />J.K. Rowling's recent anti-trans statements