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HBO Max’s ‘Harry Potter’ Producer Moves to Netflix for Major New Project
In 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery was almost acquired by Netflix, giving the streaming giant rights not just to DC franchises but also to Harry Potter. The deal was so close to happening that Netflix once published key art featuring Daniel Radcliffe‘s Harry alongside Millie Bobby Brown‘s Stranger Things character, Eleven. Now, that deal has gone south and Paramount will soon acquire Warner Bros.’ Discovery, but that doesn’t stop Netflix from taking a piece of the Wizarding World with them.
Years after the release of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, HBO Max premiered a reunion special, Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, featuring some of the original cast and crew from the eight films released from 2001 to 2011. One of the people behind the special was Mohammed Adnan, who’s listed as the development producer. Now, he announces a career jump to Netflix.
On Adnan’s LinkedIn page, he announced that he’s joining Netflix as a manager of documentary series in the U.S., leaving Story Film Limited. Adnan shared his excitement about working alongside “some of the world’s most talented storytellers” and about what’s ahead. According to a recent report, his Story Films’ founders, Peter Beard and David Nath, commented on Adnan’s departure from the company, stating:
“Adnan is a truly talented creative and lovely person – we have been proud to have him as part of the team at Story. We know he will go on to further success at Netflix and we wish him all the very best in this next exciting chapter.”
Meanwhile, on LinkedIn, Beard commented on Adnan’s announcement, congratulating him on his new role, joking that he would like him to commission his future work, and that he’s sad to see him go.
“Huge congratulations Adnan. You’re the best (I’m not just saying that because I want commissions, you actually are). I’m sad to see you go but excited to see the amazing projects you’ll green light. “
What Documentaries Does Netflix Have?
Aside from original fiction, dramatized content based on true stories, and licensed content, Netflix also offers documentaries. One of the most recent was Michael Jackson: The Verdict, which premiered on June 3, 2026, a week after the Michael biopic entered theaters. The series examines Michael Jackson‘s 2005 trial, where the King of Pop was accused of sexually abusing a minor at his Neverland ranch, which led to a not guilty verdict from the jury. The documentary features interviews with those involved in the case, including jurors, eyewitnesses, and journalists. Other documentaries on Netflix include Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga and Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, as well as mockumentaries like Cunk on Earth and Death To 2020.
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is available to stream on HBO Max. Follow Collider for more updates.
- Release Date
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January 1, 2022
- Director
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Casey Patterson, Joe Pearlman, Eran Creevy, Giorgio Testi
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