Pakistan, Oct. 3 -- HBO's new Harry Potter series will adapt Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in its first season. The series is scheduled to premiere on HBO Max on December 25. The season will introduce viewers to the Wizarding World again.

HBO CEO Casey Bloys said he has watched the entire first season. He described the upcoming series positively during an interview with Bloomberg. Bloys also said he was very happy with the completed season.

HBO has promised a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's fantasy novels. Each season will reportedly focus on one book from the series. The approach will allow the show to include details missing from the original Warner Bros. films.

Francesca Gardiner serves as showrunner for the televis...