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HBO Harry Potter scar redesign

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The gist

HBO revealed a new Harry Potter scar design, different from Daniel Radcliffe's. The change signals the series' fresh take on iconic movie details.

Background

HBO is developing a Harry Potter television series, and recent reveals have shown it will differ from the films. The scar redesign is one of the first major visual changes confirmed, indicating the show's intention to establish its own identity.

How it unfolded

  1. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTHBO's Harry Potter show officially revealed a brand new lightning scar design, different from Daniel Radcliffe's.
  2. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTCollider reported that HBO's series is officially changing a crucial design detail that was iconic in the movies.
  3. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMTScreenRant covered the redesign, noting it updates the iconic lightning scar for the upcoming series.

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