The Christmas Pig, a children’s book by J.K. Rowling, is slated for a feature film adaptation

The most well-known works of J.K. Rowling are the Harry Potter books and their ensuing film adaptations. The author is well-known for the many novels that she has written and published. The Christmas Pig, a best-selling children’s book that may soon be made into a movie, is one of them. Though not much information about the upcoming production has surfaced, fans might surmise that the adaptation would be a sight to see.

Variety reports that no production firm has been enlisted as of yet, and the idea is still in its early phases of development. An adult detective series created by J.K. Rowling, Cormoran Strike, is reportedly already being adapted for BBC and HBO by her production company, Bronte.

The Christmas Pig, with pictures by Jim Field, was released in 2021. The children’s book tells the tale of Jack, a small kid, who, on Christmas Eve, loses his Dur Pig toy when his stepsister tosses it from the vehicle. Christmas Pig is given to Jack as a substitute, but Jack ignores Christmas Pig since he loves his old friend. The pig offers Jack a plan to preserve his favorite toy in an attempt to lift his spirits. After being shrunk down, the two are sent to the Land of the Lost and set out on a perilous journey to find the old toy. It is said that J.K. Rowling was inspired to create the book by her son’s twin toy pigs.

The Harry Potter series is the author’s best-known work. Warner Bros., the production company behind the first two Harry Potter movies, was reportedly working on a new television series based on the novels last year. CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, David Zaslav has said that the first installment of the Harry Potter TV series will launch on the Max streaming service in 2026. Every book in J.K. Rowling’s best-selling fantasy series will be adapted for the seven-season television series.

“We spent some real time with J.K. and her team,” the person said. Reviving this franchise excites both parties. We had a terrific talk and are really optimistic about the future. According to Variety, “We are excited to share ten years’ worth of new stories with fans worldwide on Max.” The Harry Potter TV series is said to feature a completely different cast from the movies, however, none of the cast members have been verified as of yet.