J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World Exhibit Opens

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood's New Addition

Yesterday was a big day on the Warner Bros. Studio Lot with a media event showcasing Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood’s latest tour addition, From J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World: The Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts Exhibit, with two special guests, actors Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) and Bonnie Wright (Harry Potter film series). The press hobnobbed with fancy Wizarding World cuisine and even some bubbling Giggle Water before making their way through the exciting new exhibit.

But starting tomorrow, Friday, December 9, visitors to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood won’t need a press pass to get the same up-close look at authentic props and costumes from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and the beloved Harry Potter films. Tour guests will be able to explore how J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World has been brought to life on the silver screen over the past 15 years.

Fogler, who played the lovable No-Maj and aspiring baker, Jacob Kowalski, in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, when asked about seeing the exhibit for the first time said, “It’s an absolute honor to be a part of this all.”

Actor Dan Fogler, who played Jacob Kowalski in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, poses with the costume he wore in the film during the recent media event.
Actor Dan Fogler, who plays Jacob Kowalski in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, poses with the costume he wore in the film during the recent media event.

When asked what fans can look forward to in the new exhibit, Bonnie Wright, who portrayed Ginny Weasley in all eight Harry Potter films, said, “For fans these costumes and props were such a big part of the experience when watching Harry Potter.  I think that’s what is exciting, to see those details.”

Bonnie Wright who played Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films gets sorted by the iconic Sorting Hat at the new studio exhibit.
Bonnie Wright who played Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films got sorted by the iconic Sorting Hat at the launch party. Yes, she got "Gryffindor" and rightly so. Visitors to the exhibit will have the same opportunity on the tour.

The expansion will take guests on a journey from concept art to final designs used on set. Tour guests will be able to see the detailed costumes of Lord Voldemort, from a young Tom Riddle to his rise as the Dark Lord. Guests will also have the opportunity to be sorted by the magical Sorting Hat into one of the four Hogwarts houses. This interactive experience will take place in front of a life-like image of the Great Hall which will include costumes of iconic Hogwarts professors.

character costumes from the harry potter films are on display at the new warner bros. studio tour hollywood exhibit

As a finale to the exhibit, guests will be able to explore the newest film from the Wizarding World, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Highlights of the Fantastic Beasts experience include costumes worn by Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander), Katherine Waterston (Tina Goldstein), Alison Sudol (Queenie Goldstein), Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski) and Colin Farrell (Percival Graves), as well as Newt’s case of creatures.

character costumes like newt's from fantastic beasts are on display at the new warner bros. studio tour hollywood exhibit

sets and props from fantastic beasts and where to find them are now part of the warner bros. studio tour hollywood

character costumes like queenie's and tina's from fantastic beasts are on display at the new warner bros. studio tour hollywood exhibit

“We are excited to let the world peer behind the lens to see how filmmakers develop the entertainment we love,” said Danny Kahn, Executive Director, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. “This experience will transport guests from Harry Potter’s Hogwarts adventures back to 1926 New York, where Newt Scamander’s misplaced magical case has found its home.”

And don't forget to say hello to the one and only Dobby during your visit...

dobby from the harry potter films is now on display during your visit to the warner bros. studio tour hollywood