HBO has officially announced their casting for the upcoming “Harry Potter” television series. The roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley will be played by Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout respectively. All three actors are making their screen debuts.
Casting Chosen After Global Search
Based on statements from showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod, a large number of auditions – approximately tens of thousands – were scrutinized before the final trio was chosen for the project. The team responsible for this process was headed by Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann. Impressed by the raw talent and chemistry displayed by the young actors, Gardiner and Mylod made their selection.
Following an exceptional casting process headed by Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are thrilled to reveal that we have discovered our Harry, Hermione, and Ron,” said Gardiner and Mylod. “The acting abilities of these three remarkable individuals are truly captivating, and we can’t wait for everyone to see their enchanting performances on-screen together. We would like to express our gratitude to the multitude of children who auditioned. It has been a joyful experience unearthing the wealth of young talent that exists.
A Faithful Adaptation of the Books
The upcoming “Harry Potter” series is being marketed as a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s book series. Each season will correspond closely to one of the books in the original series. HBO Max plans to be the exclusive streaming service for this series, with Germany, Italy, and the UK among the territories added once HBO Max becomes available in those regions.
The original Warner Bros. Harry Potter films will still be available to stream globally.
The cast
Previously announced includes:
- John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
- Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall
- Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
- Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid
- Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch
- Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell
Who’s Behind the Series
- Francesca Gardiner – Writer and executive producer
- Mark Mylod – Executive producer and director of several episodes
- J.K. Rowling – Executive producer
- Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts (Brontë Film and TV) – Executive producers
- David Heyman (Heyday Films) – Executive producer
The Harry Potter series is currently being jointly produced by HBO, Brontë Film and TV, and Warner Bros. Television. At this point, a launch date has not been announced.
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2025-05-27 22:01