Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking trailer breakdown: 3 major takeaways

Inspired by J. K. Rowling's magical world, Food Network and Max present a new baking competition, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking. Streaming on Max, the series is set to premiere on November 14, 2024.

The contestants will be given themes to bake culinary creations inspired by the Harry Potter universe in an environment that resonates with magic of the films. With the unusual filming location, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking promises to bring exciting challenges, alongside renowned celebrity guests.

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Key Highlights from the Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking trailer

1) Filming location at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

The trailer reveals that Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking is filmed at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, which features the original sets from the Harry Potter films. This location provides a fitting backdrop for the baking competition, with sets such as the Great Hall and the Hogwarts Express.

The setting will enable the bakers to create their sweet treats within the same area that the wizarding world was brought to life in the movies. During the competition, the contestants will be paired together and challenges will evolve based on items within the movie series.

The final winner will receive the Wizards of Baking Cup, which will be presented in the Great Hall, just like the House Cup ceremony in the films.

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2) The Phelps Twins as hosts with celebrity guests

The hosts of the show are James and Oliver Phelps, known for portraying Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter films. While the duo is new to hosting a baking competition, their connection to the franchise will bring a unique dimension to the show.

In addition to the hosts, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking will feature appearances from various celebrity guests from the film, including Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick), and Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood).

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3) The showstopper challenges inspired by the wizarding world

The trailer showcases many major showstopper challenges inspired by the Harry Potter universe. Bakers will be challenged to create desserts based on iconic magical moments and characters, like a Patronus-themed dessert and a cake modeled after Fawkes the Phoenix, or an entire creation of the Whomping Willow complete with a moving spider.

The competition will test contestants' baking skills, combined with technical capability. The themed challenges will require the bakers to interpret well-known elements from the movie franchise and translate them into edible works of art.

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Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking will premiere on November 14, 2024, on Food Network and Max.