Dame Helen Mirren to host ‘Harry Potter’ quiz

What if the prize of a quiz is holding a quiz itself? Seems quizzical isn’t it? But like all satisfying riddles, it all makes sense when the answer is revealed. In this particular case, the quiz is Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of the Houses quiz show. And the person who got the honor of hosting the quiz show is the English veteran actress, Helen Mirren.

The Occasion

Helen Mirren, who herself has an illustrious and long-term career has long professed her admiration for the Harry Potter franchise. At being announced the host of the show, she expressed her joy at finally  becoming part of this quiz show due to the special occasion attached to it. The quiz show will mark one of the many planned production shows on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the release of the first film in the franchise, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone.

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The Quiz Show

The details of the quiz show are yet to be finalised. The confirmation of the host and the title of the show are some of the announcements that actually cleared the doubts around the plan for the celebrations. It is also a rumour that the quiz show will be a four-part series. It will involve the world wide fandom of Harry Potter community and will allow them to become a Wizard champion. The writers have already been engaged but everything is shrouded in strictest secrecy by the production house for now.

The Host

Helen Mirren, who is most well known for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in ‘The Queen’ and has won numerous awards, not limited to Tony and Emmy, will don a new hat by participating in the making of the quiz show. It will certainly excite both her fans and the fans of the Harry Potter series.

Let’s start guessing on which house she will support in the tournament and which fan will bring their house glory.