Harry Potter Spin-Off Tracks Props with Microchips After Theft Fears
The production has tagged props after broomsticks, wands and fake food vanished from the set, with posters warning staff to seek approval first.
- Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, has begun microchipping props for the new Harry Potter series following a recent string of set thefts.
- After broomsticks, spell books, and fake food disappeared, production staff began investigating potential theft by cast and crew members.
- Unauthorized prop removal could result in dismissal and breach-of-contract penalties, according to warning signs posted on the £1 billion production set.
- Daily inventory tracking has begun, with signs stating: "For inventory and security purposes, props are being tracked daily," to prevent further thefts.
- Starring Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, the new series is scheduled to premiere globally on December 25, 2026, as production security measures remain in effect.
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