Challenges of Adapting Harry Potter for TV

The text discusses the challenges HBO's Harry Potter TV remake will face in faithfully adapting the books, focusing on the limitations of the original movies and the struggles with portraying Harry's character. It highlights a deleted scene from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone that demonstrates the difficulty of capturing the book's sassy Harry in the film adaptation. The text also emphasizes the pressure on the new young cast and the high expectations set by shows like Stranger Things for child actors today. Despite the opportunity to create a more faithful adaptation in a TV format, the remake will encounter obstacles in portraying Harry's personality and delivering top-tier performances.