Warner Bros Discovery’s Max streaming service to house new shows for Harry Potter, The Big Bang Theory and The Conjuring

Warner Bros. Discovery has shed light on some of the content being developed for Max, its enhanced streaming service that will launch in the US on May 23rd.

An original Harry Potter scripted television series is being developed, with each book forming a season.

“We are delighted to give audiences the opportunity to discover Hogwarts in a whole new way,” said Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO & Max Content.

“Harry Potter is a cultural phenomenon and it is clear there is such an enduring love and thirst for the Wizarding World. In partnership with Warner Bros. Television and J.K. Rowling, this new Max Original series will dive deep into each of the iconic books that fans have continued to enjoy for all of these years.”

Elsewhere, a Big Bang Theory spin-off is being developed. It marks the second series derived from the brand following the prequel show Young Sheldon.

Max is also developing a drama series based on The Conjuring movies. The show will continue the story established in the films.

These join previously announced IP-driven content like Rick and Morty: The Anime, Tiny Toons Looniversity, The Penguin and Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwaii.

Bloys added: “The Max service is a wide-ranging mosaic of content that will be unmatched in the breadth, reach, and excellence of its offerings.

“We are unique because we have the best-in-all-categories across the board by any measure – be they ratings, awards, fandom. We know we can satisfy any craving because we have the brands that people love. At Max, they will find what they want, when they want it.”