See the 1st image from 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts'

The special premieres Jan. 1.

December 9, 2021, 10:36 AM

Fans can now see the first image from the upcoming special "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts," premiering Jan. 1.

The photo, released by HBO Max, shows "Harry Potter" stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson chatting with each other in the Gryffindor common room.

"Like they never left," the streaming service tweeted, along with the picture.

PHOTO: HBO Max released a first look photo with, left to right, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Daniel Radcliffe from the set of "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts."
HBO Max released a first look photo with, left to right, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Daniel Radcliffe from the set of "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts."
HBO Max

The project commemorates the 20th anniversary of the eight-movie series that began in 2001 with "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone."

According the HBO Max, the special "will tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time."

Also appearing in the special will be Ralph Fiennes, who played Voldemort, as well as Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton and Tom Felton -- who played Bellatrix Lestrange, Hagrid, Sirius Black, Dolores Umbridge and Draco Malfoy, respectively -- along with director Chris Columbus "and many more."

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