Harry Potter Filming Disrupts Buckinghamshire Village, Angering Residents

Residents of Latimer, Buckinghamshire, were left unhappy after Harry Potter TV series filming restricted village access from September 28-30, disrupting daily commutes and leaving many feeling ignored by production company Plum Jam Productions. Locals reported closed routes, timed access permits, an 11-mile detour, and 20-minute delays. Resident Candice Adams said taxpaying residents were cut off, while another, Julia Jenkins, described gridlock and stress. The production used the codename "Apollo" to dress sets with period-accurate vehicles for the 1990s setting. The Buckinghamshire Council claimed the company engaged with residents to minimize disruption, but communication was unclear. Filming finished for the series, which premieres on Christmas 2026 via HBO Max, starring Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter.