Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter — Season 1, Episode 1: The Kids Are in Charge
Documentary, Reality • 42 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 8.3/10
Episode synopsis
A director known for working with kids goes to great lengths to make children's dreams come true, but the production hits a snag when taking flight proves more difficult than expected.
About Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling’s orphan boy wizard took the world by storm, but before the first book was even published Warner Brothers had their eye on a franchise. But how to make it soar? In a leaky shed in the UK, these cinematic wizards build a whole new world and changed filmmaking forever. Through a revolving door of directors, an assortment of magical creatures, increasing demand for visual effects, and a cast that is growing up, the Harry Potter series continued to fascinate audiences. Get behind the wand to hear the secrets of the trials, threats, and near-death experiences from the people who made the magic happen on Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter.