Introduction to the Harry Potter TV Series Restart
The studio behind the new Harry Potter television series has been granted permission to build a temporary school for the child actors. This school will allow them to continue their education while working on the show. The Three Rivers District Council announced that the studio can use a number of portacabin structures as a school facility for the next decade.
The School Facility
The classrooms are designed to accommodate up to 600 students at peak times, such as when large crowd scenes are being filmed. However, on a typical day, the school will serve around 150 students. The school will operate on weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., allowing young actors to fit in their studies between filming sessions.
The Application and Planning
The application for the school facility is partially retrospective, indicating that some aspects of the plans had already begun. While the documents do not explicitly mention Harry Potter, they refer to a "major new television series" that will be filming at the studio for the next 8 to 10 years. The school infrastructure is expected to be available for a maximum period of 10 years.
Filming and Casting
Filming for the new series began in Leavesden, and according to HBO, 32,000 children auditioned for the leading roles after an open casting call in September. The temporary school will provide a vital service for the young actors, allowing them to balance their education with their work on the show. With the school facility in place, the studio can focus on bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on screen.
