Born in 1965 in Yate, Gloucestershire to naval parents. Experienced difficult home life and struggles with mother's multiple sclerosis. Graduated from University of Exeter with BA in French
Alfonso Cuarón directed the 2004 film based on J.K. Rowling's novel. Filming took place in Scotland and London from February to November 2003. First Harry Potter film to use IMAX technology. Production switched to an eighteen-month cycle
Warner Bros. announced Fantastic Beasts as a prequel to Harry Potter in 2013. Series consists of three films set between 1926 and 1945. David Yates directed all three films, with J.K. Rowling writing screenplays
2016 fantasy film directed by David Yates, based on J.K. Rowling's 2001 guidebook. Released worldwide on November 18, 2016, grossing $814 million globally. Won Best Costume Design Oscar and Best Production Design BAFTA
Born in 1965 in Bristol, grew up surrounded by books. Wrote first book at age six, first novel at eleven. Studied at Exeter University, including year in Paris. Worked as researcher at Amnesty International
Warner Bros. Discovery plans Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie adaptation. The Cursed Child is a theater play set 19 years after Deathly Hallows. No Harry Potter projects are currently in development. No new Harry Potter movie or TV project expected until 2025