HBO's new Harry Potter series must stand apart from the films. Casting original movie stars would be a costly and distracting mistake.

HBO is making a Harry Potter series whether we want it or not, but here are five reasons why they should seriously reconsider before it's too late.

James and Oliver Phelps, who played the Weasley twins in the 'Harry Potter' films, host a new competition show 'Wizards of Baking.'

James and Oliver Phelps, who starred in the “Harry Potter” movies as the iconic troublemaking twins, Fred and George Weasley, host a new Food Network show called “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking.” “Baking shows are always on in both our households,” Oliver told The Post.

James and Oliver Phelps, AKA the Weasley twins, discuss what it was like revisiting 'Harry Potter' while filming 'Wizards of Baking' for the Food Network.