A Harry Potter reunion is happening, reportedly without J.K. Rowling

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The stars of Harry Potter are returning to Hogwarts — though the book series' creator reportedly won't be joining them.

WarnerMedia on Tuesday announced the Harry Potter cast will reunite for a retrospective special this January. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson will "travel back to Hogwarts for the first time" alongside Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone director Chris Columbus for the original movie's 20th anniversary, an announcement said.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.