🧙♂️ The Magic Begins Again With A Brand-New Cast
The spell has officially been cast! HBO has announced the young stars who will lead its highly anticipated “Harry Potter” television series—a fresh, faithful adaptation of the beloved book series by J.K. Rowling.
After what the creative team described as “an extraordinary search,” screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout have been chosen to step into the iconic roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley.
🎬 Meet The New Golden Trio
These talented young actors may be new to the screen, but they’re already making magic behind the scenes.
Francesca Gardiner (who will serve as showrunner and executive producer) and Mark Mylod (director and executive producer) released a joint statement, saying:
After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron.
The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen.
We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It’s been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.
📺 What To Expect From HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
This new HBO Original series promises to be a faithful adaptation of the “Harry Potter” books, with each season dedicated to bringing a new volume to life.
The show aims to both honor the story fans have cherished for decades and introduce the Wizarding World to a whole new generation.
🧩 Creative Team Behind The Magic
- Francesca Gardiner (Succession, His Dark Materials) – Writer & Executive Producer
- Mark Mylod (Succession, Game of Thrones) – Executive Producer & Director
- J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts – Executive Producers (Brontë Film and TV)
- David Heyman – Executive Producer (Heyday Films)
The series will stream exclusively on HBO Max, including in upcoming launch markets like Germany, Italy, and the UK. Fans can still enjoy the original Warner Bros.
“Harry Potter” films, which will remain available for viewing worldwide.
🧹 A Bold New Era For ‘Harry Potter’ On Screen
With a dream team of creatives, rising stars at the helm, and the full support of HBO and Warner Bros., the “Harry Potter” TV series is shaping up to be a major event.
And while the original films hold a special place in our hearts, it’s thrilling to see this iconic story take flight in a whole new way.
Are you ready to return to Hogwarts? Let us know what you think of the new cast!
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