Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic

This documentary provides a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the first season of the Harry Potter television series. It explores the process of adapting the books for the screen, focusing on the technical challenges of recreating a known magical universe. The film features interviews with the production, costume, and creature effects teams, while detailing the casting process used to find the new lead trio. Narrated by Nick Frost, who plays Hagrid in the series, the special includes appearances by cast members such as John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, and Paapa Essiedu to discuss the scale and detail of the project.

Directed by Eliot Rausch and produced by HBO and 14 Florence Road Films, the film is a joint production between the United Kingdom and the United States. The documentary has a runtime of 26 minutes and features a credited cast of 40 people, including Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout appearing as themselves. Since its release on April 5, 2026, the film has received a positive reception from viewers, holding a rating of 7.7/10 on TMDB based on 42 votes.