HBO today released the first full-length clip from the Harry Potter TV series, a preview of the Great Hall opening feast scene. The clip gives us our first extended glimpse at the tone and cinematography of the show, as well as (presumably) a taste of Hans Zimmer’s score, which in this clip at least sounds just as whimsical and magical as John Williams’ first ‘Potter’ score.
The clip also gives us some additional dialogue between Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall, with the latter commenting on Harry’s resemblance to his father James. It’s amazing to see these scenes that were so iconic in the film series extended for television, going deeper into the books and, as John Lithgow (Dumbledore) said earlier this year, exploring all the action happening ‘in the wings’.
The first season of the Harry Potter TV series, an eight-episode adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, begins airing on Christmas Day.
