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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? 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.
2024
Documentary
Cast: Flick MilesJenna BuschBill Gerber
18+
Season 1
6 episodes

  • 1. The Kids are in Charge

    1. The Kids are in Charge

    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.
    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.
    18+
    44min
    Oct 1, 2024

  • 2. A Race to the Finish

    2. A Race to the Finish

    The team races to the finish line on the first film, while kicking off the second. But just as everything starts to come together, the team loses a family member.
    The team races to the finish line on the first film, while kicking off the second. But just as everything starts to come together, the team loses a family member.
    18+
    44min
    Oct 1, 2024

  • 3. A Dark Turn

    3. A Dark Turn

    A new director tests the team as he tries to bring real magic to Hogwarts, as well as a new Dumbledore. But will Harry Potter survive this new dark tone?
    A new director tests the team as he tries to bring real magic to Hogwarts, as well as a new Dumbledore. But will Harry Potter survive this new dark tone?
    18+
    44min
    Oct 1, 2024

  • 4. A Hero Unprepared

    4. A Hero Unprepared

    The Potter machine starts to go off the rails as the new director struggles to master the new technology. With the film still incomplete producers pull the plug and one crew member leaves the franchise for good.
    The Potter machine starts to go off the rails as the new director struggles to master the new technology. With the film still incomplete producers pull the plug and one crew member leaves the franchise for good.
    18+
    44min
    Oct 1, 2024

  • 5. Growing Up

    5. Growing Up

    As the franchise grows more adult, fame starts to take a toll on the stars. With the kids struggling to grow up and yet another new director at the helm, will Harry Potter lose the magic?
    As the franchise grows more adult, fame starts to take a toll on the stars. With the kids struggling to grow up and yet another new director at the helm, will Harry Potter lose the magic?
    18+
    44min
    Oct 1, 2024

  • 6. Pushing the Boundaries

    6. Pushing the Boundaries

    As the franchise comes down to its final test, making two movies for the price of one, an accident changes one crew member's life forever.
    As the franchise comes down to its final test, making two movies for the price of one, an accident changes one crew member's life forever.
    18+
    44min
    Oct 1, 2024

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    Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter
    Documentary
    2024
    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? 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.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Brian Volk-WeissBenjamin J. FrostAlyssa Michek
    Producers
    Brian Volk-WeissCisco HensonBenjamin J. FrostAlyssa Michek
    Cast
    Flick MilesJenna BuschBill GerberVictoria BennettMichael BarnathanChris DefariaRobert LegatoJohn RichardsonNick DudmanJohn SealeChris RankinDavid BradleyGreg PowellDavid HolmesGary TomkinsPeter MacdonaldRichard Francis-BruceMick AudsleyAdrian WoottonTim BurkeTony ChristianJulian CaldowPaul SpateriBarry WilkinsonJose GranellJessica AggMike BrewsterNicholas Hooper
    Studio
    The Nacelle Company
    Content advisory
    18+
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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