In a stream of late night tweets (for American fans at least), celebrated author and philanthropist J.K. Rowling has confirmed that a new Harry Potter story will premiere in 2016…but it won’t be on film.

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

The new play will no doubt break box office records in what will be a banner year for Potter fans. This new play featuring Harry himself, plus the new Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them film trilogy starring Eddie Redmayne, and the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood. It’s a great time to be a wizard!

As the play will be a huge success in London, we hope to see it replicated on Broadway and on tour in the United States as soon as 2017.

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