Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic
2026 · Special · PG · 26 min · ★ 7.9
This behind-the-scenes special follows the creative teams shaping a beloved fantasy book series for television, from casting to sets, costumes, and creature work. Through interviews and production footage, it highlights how key roles were chosen and how artists and technicians are rebuilding a detailed magical world for a new generation.
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Streaming on HBO Max.
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Details
- Years
- 2026
- Release date
- 2026-04-05
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 26 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.9/10 (32 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you love behind-the-scenes looks at how big fantasy worlds are built, especially casting choices, practical creature work, and meticulous details; Not for you if you want plot-driven scenes over production talk.
Pros: impressive creature work; detailed craftsmanship; exciting casting updates | Cons: mostly promotional tone; limited critical balance; not much story content
Themes
- magic
- behind the scenes
- making of
- documentary
- magic school
- fantasy
Cast & crew
Nick Frost
as Narrator
Janet McTeer
as Herself
John Lithgow
as Himself
Paapa Essiedu
as Himself
Directed by Eliot Rausch