‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’ Trailer: Bonnie Wright, Evanna Lynch and More Return for Max and Food Network’s Competition Series

As a die-hard Harry Potter fan who has grown up with the magical world and its enchanting characters, I can hardly contain my excitement for “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking.” The idea of watching talented pastry chefs and cake artists bring iconic moments from the series to life in edible form is simply mouth-watering.


preparations are underway to head back to Hogwarts during the holidays, as Warner Bros. Discovery unveils the initial trailer for their upcoming baking competition titled “Harry Potter: Magical Baking Contest”. The show is scheduled to premiere on November 14 at 8 p.m. ET on Food Network and will be streamed worldwide on Max.

According to the information from WBD, they are working on a “Harry Potter” TV series for HBO. They have not yet revealed which additional networks or platforms will also broadcast “Wizards of Baking,” but this information will be shared at a future time.

The Food Network labels “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking” as an innovative show, where magical storytelling meets extraordinary culinary masterpieces for the first time in a baking competition. This unique blend is certain to keep viewers on tenterhooks.

The six-episode competition is being organized by James and Oliver Phelps, famously known for their roles as twins Fred and George Weasley in the “Harry Potter” movies. They will be overseen by judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef, along with special guest judges and esteemed alumni of the “Harry Potter” series: Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley).

As a movie critic, I eagerly anticipate diving into the magical world of “The Great British Baking Wands,” a captivating series where talented pastry chefs and cake artists compete to create edible masterpieces inspired by the enchanting universe of Harry Potter. The competition commences with an extraordinary premiere, where contestants are challenged to construct colossal, awe-inspiring confections that pay homage to iconic moments from the Harry Potter saga.

At the culmination of the contest, the victors will receive the “Wizards of Baking Cup” and will get a chance to feature in an upcoming Harry Potter-themed cookbook.

In the show “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking”, these teams are participating: Kimberly Adams from Milwaukee, MI and Ashley Cardona from Charleston, SC; Lisa Altfest from Orange County, CA and Mitzi Reyes from Los Angeles, CA; Hemu Basumatary from Katy, TX and Riccardo Menicucci from Los Angeles, CA; Zoe Burmester from Brooklyn, NY and Jordan Pilarski from Ojai, CA; Jess Lewis from Washington, DC and Jamie Louks from Seattle, WA; Kayla Giddings from Lafayette, LA and Yohann Le Bescond from Ocala, FL; Juan Gutierrez from Chicago, IL and Elizabeth Rowe from Dallas, TX; Michael Russ II from Modesto, CA and Conner Strackman from Smithville, TX; and Christopher Teixeira from Chicago, IL and Miko Uy from Astoria, NY.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s food content head, Betsy Ayala, announced that ‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking,’ arriving this November, will bring a genuine magical touch to confectionery, unlike anything experienced before. By leveraging the enormous fanbase of Harry Potter and Food Network’s holiday programming, this cooking competition offers something for everyone. It boasts exceptional culinary skills displayed in a mystical atmosphere, making it perfect for viewing during the most delightful season of the year.

The show titled ‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’ is produced by Warner Horizon and the oldschool, specifically for Food Network. Bridgette Theriault and Dan Sacks from Warner Horizon act as executive producers, while Robin Ashbrook and Yasmin Shackleton take on this role at theoldschool.

Watch the trailer for “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking” via the video above.

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2024-09-26 20:46