Matthew Lewis has given fans an update as to whether they can expect to see him in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series in development. It was announced last year that the TV adaptation of JK Rowling ’s hugely successful novels was in the works at HBO Max. The series is scheduled for release in 2026 .
Although it has been announced that the series will feature an entirely new cast to the much-loved film franchise, that hasn’t stopped fans from hoping that some favourites might return. Speaking to People Magazine recently,however, Lewis said that he is “not in any rush” to return to the Wizarding World. The Leeds-born actor played Neville Longbottom across all eight Harry Potter films in the franchise, earning adoration from fans for his portrayal of the gentle, bumbling character.
The idea of rejoining the franchise does not appeal to the 34-year-old who blamed his reticence on his “very short attention span”. “The reason I got into this job in the first place was because I have a very short attention span,” Lewis explained during an event at the Harry Potter New York store. “I am very, very poor at maintaining anything for any length of time.
I’ve had many, many hobbies and passions over the years. Not a single one do I still do.” He continued: “I fall madly in love with things and then almost immediately forget about them.
” Not all hope is lost for fans wishing to see Lewis’ Neville again, though, with the actor refusing to rule out the series .
