Talk:Harry Potter

Adaptations paragraph

Hello, i noticed that the section "cast" in the "Adaptations" paragraph, is presented as a regular bulet list, i think it's more appropriate for a good article and one of such notability to have a table instead of a plain list. It would be a good addition to this article. Im good with tables, and if everyone agrees to this change i'll be happy to fix it. Have a lovely weekend 😊🐧🐧 Happypenguins82 (talk) 02:12, 14 February 2026 (UTC)

I'm not sure that extensive list belongs in this article. It may be better to make a new article about the full cast audiobook and link there.

If we do keep the list here, I think the current format is preferable, though we might switch from {{columns-list}} to {{cast listing}}, taking inspiration from MOS:FILMCAST. EducatedRedneck (talk) 02:49, 14 February 2026 (UTC)

Sounds like two topics, and maybe this should be in a different article, I guess it's another discussion. But according to the MOS:FILMCAST a table is appropriate here. 😊🐧🐧 Happypenguins82 (talk) 09:23, 14 February 2026 (UTC)

I'm confused by your statement re: FILMCAST. Could you quote the relevant passage? The ones I'm looking at are, If there are many of the cast worth identifying, either list the names in two or three columns, or group the names in prose. may be used for listing in columns. and . Use tables with care due to their complexity; they are most appropriate for developed, stable articles (and are also recommended to display different casts, such as a Japanese-language voice cast and an English-language voice cast, in a Japanese animated film.) EducatedRedneck (talk) 14:38, 14 February 2026 (UTC)

Thanks for your repl :)

seems like we're referring to the same sentence. The part of MOS:FILMCAST I had in mind is the sentence that says that tables “are most appropriate for developed, stable articles (and are also recommended to display different casts…)”.

As I see it, considering how extensive this cast list is and how notable the article is, a table would make the information look more aesthetic and easier to read than a long plain list. That said, I agree that a table is not a “must have” or required here by MOS, it was only a suggestion for improving the layout, and it’s fine if consensus prefers to keep a list formation. Happypenguins82 (talk) 17:18, 14 February 2026 (UTC)

That's fair; I think there's room for different interpretations of that MOS. Hopefully someone else will weigh in. Either way, thank you for both being willing to do the work to improve the article, and for opening up a talk discussion first. Both those skills are invaluable to Wikipedia and the exact right way to approach things! :) EducatedRedneck (talk) 17:45, 14 February 2026 (UTC)

You're very kind, thank you. There's no rush, we'll wait :) Happypenguins82 (talk) 17:55, 14 February 2026 (UTC)

Harry Potter Television/Adaptations 2026

In early 2026, HBO confirmed that principal photography for the first season of the Harry Potter television series is ongoing at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, with a scheduled premiere window for early 2027. The cast features newcomers Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. They are joined by veteran actors including John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. In February 2026, actor Lox Pratt (Draco Malfoy) noted that the series will offer a more layered portrayal of the Malfoy family life beyond the original films. https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/hollywood/harry-potter-tv-series-sets-early-2026-premiere-date20260202004201/ ~2026-10531-07 (talk) 01:55, 17 February 2026 (UTC)

Guinness world record and cultural influence

@Sdkb Hey, I just wanted to start a discussion on the removal of this sentence for anyone interested and yourself [1] I don't view this as promoting Guinness world records personally, JK Rowling is British and Harry potter was first published in the UK, Guinness world records is very well known in the UK being a British organization. Perhaps it seems strange to have mention of it if you are not familiar with Guinness World Records, but considering the context it actually is relevant.

I also don't see how this [2] is relevant for the Cultural Influence section, how does it relate to cultural influence? Chattenoir (talk) 22:23, 22 April 2026 (UTC)

Perhaps the latter is better under a new section header? Chattenoir (talk) 22:25, 22 April 2026 (UTC)

Yes, I won't be too surprised if there is discussion to be had about the second thing (as with anything related to controversy), so please split it out into a separate section. Sdkb ^talk 22:28, 22 April 2026 (UTC)

Thanks for opening this thread, Chattenoir. While admittedly I'm less familiar with the U.K. cultural context, overall I think the main significance is the record itself, rather than the fact that Guinness World Records declared the record. We already mention that the series is the best-selling book series in history, so I found another sentence about the Guinness record to be largely redundant. All this is in context of the fact that the lead is lead is already too long and should be kept to the most concise version possible. In an article like this about a huge topic, that sets a high bar for inclusion. I could see a stronger argument for including a mention of Guinness in the body, but based on media coverage I just don't find it due for the lead. Hope that helps clarify my reasoning! Cheers, Sdkb ^talk 22:33, 22 April 2026 (UTC)

Oh, I failed to notice that it was from the lead to be honest. In that case I agree with you that it is perhaps unnecessary for the lead.

I would be happy if it could be mentioned somewhere in the body though, I don't currently see it anywhere. Perhaps I can re-add it under a relevant part of the body, such as Reception; any thoughts on this? Chattenoir (talk) 22:52, 22 April 2026 (UTC)

Yes, the "commercial success" subsection of the reception section would be a very relevant place for it. It can probably be in the same sentence as the record itself, i.e. just adding "which was declared by Guinness World Records". Cheers, Sdkb ^talk 23:03, 22 April 2026 (UTC)

Birthday

i went ahead and added Harry's birth date (31 July 1980) to the beginning sentence of the plot section. It's an important detail that I was surprised wasn't already on the page. Knowing his birthday just adds a little more depth to the page for newcomers who may not have previous knowledge of the series Staticspector (talk) 23:26, 6 June 2026 (UTC)

Which reliable sources say it's important? If there aren't any, then it's not something notable enough to mention in this article, per WP:INDISCRIMINATE. EducatedRedneck (talk) 23:51, 6 June 2026 (UTC)