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[^2]\n\nHBO Max organized the celebration at the former Old Billingsgate market near the River Thames to mark the upcoming release of a new series based on the magical universe. [^3]\n\nHundreds of Harry Potter fans traveled to London from various locations worldwide to celebrate the fictional date of September 1st, when students return to Hogwarts. [^4]\n\nThe new Harry Potter series adaptation is scheduled to premiere on December 25th and will begin with the story of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. [^5]\n\nJK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, has publicly expressed opposition to transgender rights. [^6]\n\nTransgender activists have expressed anger and scorn toward the stage production because of JK Rowling's opposition to transgender rights. [^7]\n\nCultoHBO released a new trailer for the Harry Potter series on September 2, 2026. [^8]\n\nDominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout are the new actors starring as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley, respectively. [^9]\n\nThe new production will adapt the books by J. K. Rowling with a renewed cast. 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