Following the release of the trailer for the new Harry Potter TV show, one of its filming secrets has been revealed.
The HBO production, which aims to be a more faithful adaptation of the bestselling children's books by JK Rowling, will introduce a new generation to the boy wizard when the first series is released later this year.
One of the wizarding world's most distinctive features is Quidditch - a sport a little like football, only it is played on broomsticks.
It's now been revealed the game, which sees balls attempt to knock players to the ground, will be more captured with front-mounted cameras in a bid to reflect its brutality.
What are front-mounted cameras, we hear you ask? They are the types used to capture the likes of Formula 1 races as well as high-octane action scenes like the kind found in action films to give an up close and personal point of view.
A source told The Sun: 'In the books, Quidditch is brutal and producers wanted to give it more of a rough and ready feel.'
Following the release of the hotly-anticipated trailer for the new Harry Potter TV show, one of its filming secrets has been revealed - with bosses aiming to reflect the brutality of Quidditch depicted in the books.
The HBO production, which aims to be a more faithful adaptation of the bestselling children's books by JK Rowling , will introduce a new generation to the boy wizard when the first series is released later this year.
Over 32,000 children auditioned for leading roles in the new production before Dominic McLaughlin, 11, was chosen to play Harry alongside Arabella Stanton (Hermione) (L), 11, and Alastair Stout (Ron) (R).
According to insiders, the young stars, including Dominic McLaughlin, 12, will ride brooms attached to mechanical arms and others held in the air by wires.
The show will use GCI to bring JK Rowling's magical world to life, but producers have even gone as far as building a giant Quidditch stadium at HBO's studios near Watford.
Over 32,000 children auditioned for leading roles in the new production before Dominic was chosen to play Harry alongside Arabella Stanton (Hermione), 11, and Alastair Stout (Ron).
Showrunner Francesca Gardiner said: 'The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen.'
'We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.'
Gardiner said: 'Max's commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me.'
'I'm looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long-form television series.'
News of the filming method comes after JK Rowling gave her verdict on the TV series following the release of its first trailer.
At the start of the trailer, Harry's Aunt Petunia can be heard insisting there is 'nothing special' about him.
However, everything changes on his 11th birthday when he receives his Hogwarts acceptance letter - opening the door to a hidden world of friendship, adventure and magic.
But with this new life comes danger, as Harry is forced to confront a powerful enemy tied to his past.
The author, 60, who has become a controversial figure in recent years for speaking out against the transgender community, is not directly involved in the production of the new show.
Describing the trailer as 'bloody marvellous' on X, a fan wrote: 'I cannot wait, and as it seems to me, neither can the rest of the world.'
In response, Rowling wrote on Thursday: 'It's going to be incredible. I'm so happy with it.'
However, while the bestselling author was happy with the new trailer, many fans of the original series, which aired from 2001 to 2011, were left divided.
Some criticisms included the lack of a classic cinematic colour gradient in the show, its casting choices, as well as the decision to simply repeat the storyline of the original films.
Reacting to the author's opinion on X, fans wrote: 'Can't honestly agree. I think it would have done a lot better focusing on a new show, perhaps focusing on Harry's younger son Albus. There's nothing to add through this remake.'
JK Rowling, 60, has shared her verdict on the first trailer for the new Harry Potter series from HBO, which aims to be a more faithful adaptation of the books.
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Others added: 'Please don't let the colour grading be so dark during the dark scenes on release! It's so hard to watch shows where you can't see things in the dark!';
'I am a huge fan of the books and films, and so are my kids. This is going to take some getting used to. The new Hagrid sounds like a posh bloke doing an impersonation of Hugh Laurie doing a skit of a posh Hagrid.'
'Why are they remaking Harry Potter? What was wrong with the old one?';
'Why is it so dark and grim? I thought this was Harry Potter not Game of Thrones.'
However, not everyone was so critical of the new series, which is set to premiere on Christmas Day.
Excited fans praised: 'No joke I've been wanting a TV show adaption almost my entire life because I was obsessed with all the missed details in the books. I can't believe it's real now.';
'If you're excited about it, I'm excited about it.'
HBO's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone will premiere on Christmas Day.