J.K. Rowling Announces 'Harry Potter & the Cursed Child' Play Details on Twitter

On this day, eighteen years ago, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published in the United Kingdom, thus introducing the world to the newest fantasy fiction legend. What better way to celebrate this great milestone than to announce a related project? That's exactly what author J.K Rowling did today on her Twitter account. According to the creator of the magical fantasy series, a new play entitled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will come to the London Theater sometime next year. Will the cast of the movies, including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson reprise their roles on the stage? Find out what details Rowling announced below!

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Rowling made the announcement on her Twitter account, in a number of tweets that address the queries that fans might have that, at this time, she is ready to answer. Check out this announcement right here (via Slash Film / Twitter):

Today is a very special day for two reasons. Firstly, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published in the UK 18 years ago!

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

I'm also very excited to confirm today that a new play called Harry Potter and the #CursedChild will be opening in London next year. — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

It will tell a new story, which is the result of a collaboration between writer Jack Thorne, director John Tiffany and myself. #CursedChild

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

I don't want to say too much more, because I don't want to spoil what I know will be a real treat for fans. #CursedChild — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

However, I can say that it is not a prequel! #CursedChild

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

To answer one inevitable (and reasonable!) question - why isn't #CursedChild a new novel? - I am confident that when audiences see the play — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

they will agree that it was the only proper medium for the story. #CursedChild

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

I've had countless offers to extend Harry's story over the years, but Jack, John and Sonia Friedman are a dream team! #CursedChild — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

It has been a huge pleasure to share with them (and soon, with you!) this untold part of Harry's story. #CursedChild

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

As you can see, there's still plenty of mystery around this project. We don't know if Radcliffe or any of the other cast members will be involved, but this play still sounds like an amazing treat for fans of the popular franchise.

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