Warner Bros Discovery to come up with adaptations of Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, DC Comics

Warner Bros Discovery could be developing a new Harry Potter adaption as suggested by President Gerhard Zeiler. The top exec also indicated that the company might also be working on new DC Comics and Game of Thrones adaptions as well.

During his keynote speech at the RTS London, Zeiler discussed the future plans of the entertainment media behemoth, including the company’s most successful franchises. He said that Warner Bros would focus on developing “tentpole” franchises, including Harry Potter, DC Comics and Game of Thrones.

Warner Bros has adapted the Harry Potter fantasy novels written by J.K. Rowling into the super-successful movie series, spread across eight blockbuster films. The studio also created a spin-off series of Harry Potter, Fantastic Beast, which wasn’t as successful as the original series. While Zeiler didn’t confirm the speculations, there have been strong rumors of a TV series on the franchise in the recent past.





The Warner Bros Discovery boss highlighted the requirement of local content. Zeiler said that they need to focus on relevant local stories to be successful globally. He stressed that complimenting big hits with local content was the only way to stay on the top in the industry.

FAQs

1. What are Warner Bros Discovery’s top franchises?
   Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and DC Comics are the top franchises of the company.
2. Who is Gerhard Zeiler?
   Gerhard Zeiler is the current President of Warner Bros Discovery.