Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter — Season 1, Episode 5: Growing Up
Documentary, Reality • 42 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 8.3/10
Episode synopsis
As the franchise grows more adult, fame starts to take a toll on the stars; with the kids struggling to grow up and another new director at the helm, the magic might be lost.
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.