Harry Potter filming causes 'absolute chaos' in cut-off Buckinghamshire village

Filming for a major HBO series, believed to be the new Harry Potter show, caused "absolute chaos" in Langley village, Buckinghamshire, with all routes into the village centre closed for three days from Monday to Wednesday. The production, under the project name Apollo, forced lengthy diversions and trapped traffic on narrow local roads. Plum Jam Productions, a Warner Bros. Discovery subsidiary, closed roads from 8am Monday to 6pm Wednesday for filming and set dressing. Residents reported gridlock on Blackwell Hall Lane, the designated diversion route, with two vehicles damaged by lorries, while some locals were paid for driveway use and others felt ignored by authorities. Buckinghamshire Council defended the closure, citing economic benefits and resident engagement, though locals like Candice Adams said access was cut off with no concern for their needs. The production company has not confirmed the series is Harry Potter, and Warner Bros. Discovery was contacted for comment.