United Kingdom, June 23 -- JK Rowling "worked closely" with the writers of the HBO Harry Potter series.

The writer of the original wizarding franchise has clarified that she did not write the forthcoming spin-off series, but she did assist the team.

She posted to X: "I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are SO, SO, SO GOOD!"

When as follower asked if she penned the series, she replied: "No, but I've worked closely with the extremely talented writers."

HBO chief Casey Bloys already claimed Rowling's own views - including her controversial anti-trans statements - won't influence the new show.

He told The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast: "The decision to be in business with J.K. Rowling is ...