# HBO's Harry Potter Music Diverges From Films

> Hans Zimmer says HBO's 'Harry Potter' music will be 'as far away as possible' from movies.
- Title: HBO's Harry Potter Music Diverges From Films · Variety
- Summary: Hans Zimmer says HBO's 'Harry Potter' music will be 'as far away as possible' from movies. Hans Zimmer states he cannot write music like John Williams for…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/hbo-harry-potter-music-different-movies-hans-zimmer-1236867179
- Author: Selome Hailu
- Published: 2026-09-18T20:25:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hbo, hans zimmer, harry potter, john williams, music, reboot, entertainment, culture
## HBO's Harry Potter Music
HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' reboot trailers share similarities with original movies but music will be totally different.

> hans zimmer says 'i can't write like john williams'
## Hans Zimmer's Challenge
Hans Zimmer described following John Williams' footsteps as intimidating for his 'Harry Potter' project.

> hans zimmer says 'i can't write like john williams'
## John Williams' Legacy
John Williams previously composed for 'Superman' films and scored Zimmer's 'Man of Steel' in 2013.
## Zimmer's Previous Work
Hans Zimmer scored Zack Snyder's 2013 'Man of Steel' after Williams composed for the 1978 'Superman' film.
## Music Approach
Zimmer aims to create music for HBO's 'Harry Potter' that is 'as far away as possible' from the movies.

> hans zimmer says 'i can't write like john williams'
## Key takeaway

Hans Zimmer states he cannot write music like John Williams for HBO's 'Harry Potter' reboot.