Your Day Just Got Better Because New ‘Harry Potter’ Story Is Set To Be Released In 2016
By Jacob Geers
Since the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in 2007, we’ve been teased with little details of the Harry Potter world through Rowling’s Pottermore site and other statements. Now, however, we have a whole new thing.
Rowling announced on Twitter that she will be a part of producing and screenwriting a Harry Potter play that will be released in 2016!
Rowling sets us up for the big announcement!!
Today is a very special day for two reasons. Firstly, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published in the UK 18 years ago!
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
Then provides the big reveal that surely sent heads spinning to make sure they were reading Twitter right!!
I'm also very excited to confirm today that a new play called Harry Potter and the #CursedChild will be opening in London next year.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
It will tell a new story, which is the result of a collaboration between writer Jack Thorne, director John Tiffany and myself. #CursedChild
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
But Rowling was reluctant to reveal too much information:
I don't want to say too much more, because I don't want to spoil what I know will be a real treat for fans. #CursedChild
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
Though she did let us on to this piece of the scoop —
However, I can say that it is not a prequel! #CursedChild
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
And then these v. vague teasers…
To answer one inevitable (and reasonable!) question – why isn't #CursedChild a new novel? – I am confident that when audiences see the play
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
they will agree that it was the only proper medium for the story. #CursedChild
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
AND NOW WE JUST CAN’T WAIT
It has been a huge pleasure to share with them (and soon, with you!) this untold part of Harry's story. #CursedChild
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
The Daily Mail has reported that the play will feature Lily and James Potter before they were killed by Lord Voldemort. The rumor mill suggests that casting has already begun.
All I’m saying is that this play better be coming to the United States or else I’m going to have to learn to apparate to London.