Food Network‘s most magical series is returning to the small screen, and the network just shared a brand-new look at upcoming episodes.
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking will return this fall with new episodes. Hosted by JamesandOliver Phelps— a.k.a. Fred and George Weasley from theHarry Potter films — the show follows teams of bakers as they create magical cakes and desserts inspired by the beloved franchise.
“We’re so excited for all Harry Potter and baking show fans across the world to see this season’s amazing showpieces,” Oliver said in a press release statement. “The all-star teams will leave our audience spellbound.”
In a statement of his own, James added, “We feel like the luckiest hosts because we get to be part of this fun tournament, with some of the world’s best bakers and chefs, and celebrate the anniversary of the first film in a series that sparked a global phenomenon.”
Season 3 will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by introducing a new “tournament twist with four teams of three, each representing one of the four Hogwarts Houses – Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin,” per the season’s description.
Scroll down to learn everything we know about Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Season 3 so far.
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When does Season 3 of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking premiere?
Season 3 premieres on Food Network and HBO Max on Wednesday, November 4, at 8/7c.
How many episodes of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Season 3 will there be?
Just as the Harry Potter book series consists of seven novels, the show’s new season will consist of seven episodes.
Is there a trailer for Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Season 3?
Yes! Check it out below.
“The most magical of all baking shows is casting a new spell with a special Wizards of Baking tournament celebrating 25 years of movie magic,” reads the screen in the season’s first trailer, released by Food Network on October 23.
James tells the bakers, “This special tournament will celebrate all seven stories.” Oliver adds that the teams will be separated into groups of three to celebrate the “iconic trio of Harry, Ron, and Hermione.”
Another onscreen message states, “The stakes have been raised. The competition is fierce. And the rules are pure magic. Only one house will claim the cup.”
The teaser features several clips of judges Duff Goldman and Sarah Mountain being amazed by the Season 3 cast’s impressive creations inspired by iconic Harry Potter characters and moments, such as Fluffy the three-headed dog, the Patronus charm, the entrance to Dumbledore’s office, the Hungarian Horntail dragon, a dementor attacking Dudley Dursley, and more.
The trailer ends with a sneak peek at the Season 3 finale, as Oliver begins to announce, “The winners of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Season 3 are…”
What will happen in the Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Season 3 premiere?
“The first challenge for the teams is to create confections inspired by ‘Memorable Firsts’ from the first movie, Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone, and present the cakes for judging against the backdrop of the legendary Quidditch Pitch,” reads the description for the two-hour season premiere. “There’s no rest for the weary as James and Oliver then challenge the bakers to create a second showpiece inspired by their favorite spells.”
What changes will be made in Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Season 3?
While the Phelps twins will remain the show’s hosts, Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef will not return as judges for Season 3. Instead, Goldman and Mountain will join the series as the new “Ministers of Baking,” judging the team’s creations each week and deciding which contestants win the trophy and a VIP trip to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter.
In addition to the judging change and the tournament-style competition, the Season 3 cast will consist of “returning competitors, each team will feature cake artists, bakers, and pastry chefs, who have previously proven their talent and passion for Harry Potter, though none has ever lifted the Wizards of Baking Cup in victory,” per the season’s description.
Who will compete on Season 3 of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking?
Competing on Team Gryffindor are Andy Ortega, Angel Figueroa, and Rui Mota, while Elizabeth Rowe, Molly Robbins, and Priya Winsor will represent Hufflepuff. Repping Ravenclaw will be Caitlin Taylor, Jujhar Mann, and Kimberly Adams, while Team Slytherin will consist ofChristopher Teixeira, Hemu Basumatary, and Miko Uy.
What will happen during Season 3 of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking?
Throughout the season, the teams will “face challenges inspired by themes from the Harry Potter books and films, including the Chamber of Secrets, the Dark Arts, the Weasleys, and the ever-present battle between Good vs. Evil,” per the show’s description. “Viewers can also look forward to seeing more famed locations from the Harry Potter films, including the Burrow, the Defense Against the Dark Arts Classroom, Ollivander’s Wand Shop, Hagrid’s Hut, the Chamber of Secrets, the Hogwarts Courtyard, and the Ministry of Magic. A guest judging appearance by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto during the Dark Arts challenge in episode four adds even more pressure to the high-stakes tournament.”
Which Harry Potter stars will appear on Season 3 of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking?
Seasons 1 and 2 featured several stars from the Harry Potter films as guest judges, including Warwick Davis, Evanna Lynch, Bonnie Wright, Afshan Azad, and Devon Murray. It has not been revealed which Harry Potter alumni will appear in Season 3.
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, Season 3 Premiere, Wednesday, November 4, 8/7c, Food Network and HBO Max