7 obvious 'Harry Potter' TV show ideas that HBO Max should consider to expand the Wizarding World

Could we be seeing a return to the world of "Harry Potter" in the future?Warner Bros.

• A live-action "Harry Potter" show is reportedly in the early stages of development.
• Warner Bros. just promoted an executive to oversee expanding the Wizarding World.
• Obvious show ideas include a prequel on the Marauders and a sequel based on "The Cursed Child" play.

At least one live-action "Harry Potter" TV show is reportedly in the very early stages of development.

While Warner Bros. and HBO Max have denied any show is underway, WB exec Tom Ascheim was recently promoted to oversee and expand the Harry Potter franchise.

Even if the studio isn't actively seeking any shows or spinoffs momentarily, WB will almost certainly be considering them in the future.

With the "Lord of the Rings" shows in the works at Amazon, Disney building its "Star Wars" future on streaming along with many Marvel series, it only makes sense we'll see an expansion of the Wizarding World on the small screen.

What could a "Harry Potter" show even look like? From a prequel series to sequel ideas, Insider has rounded up several obvious places where WB could start.