First Harry Potter image released as production begins

The Image

The first image from the Harry Potter film series has been released as production gets underway. The image, released by Harry Potter filmmaker David Yates, shows a young wizard casting a spell next to a dramatic cloud formation. The upcoming film, Magic Beyond Words, is the first installment in the Harry Potter cinematic universe's Fantastic Beasts series.

Yates' Direction

Yates, who directed the final four films in the Harry Potter series, will helm the project with Fantastic Beasts creator J.K. Rowling penning the screenplay. The film is slated for release in 2024, and further details about the project are under wraps.

The Franchise

The Harry Potter film franchise is one of the most successful of all time, raking in billions at the box office and winning dozens of Academy Awards. The first installment, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was released in 2001, and the series concluded in 2011 with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.