HBO has officially announced the lead cast for its forthcoming Harry Potter television series, set to premiere on HBO Max between 2026 and 2027. The series aims to provide a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s seven-book saga, with each season dedicated to one book.
🧙♂️ Main Cast
- Harry Potter: Dominic McLaughlin, a newcomer to the screen, has been cast as the titular character.
- Hermione Granger: Arabella Stanton, known for her performances in London’s West End productions of Matilda The Musical and Starlight Express, will portray Hermione.
- Ron Weasley: Alastair Stout, who has appeared in advertising campaigns, will take on the role of Ron.
These young actors were selected from over 30,000 applicants across the UK and Ireland.
🎓 Supporting Cast
- Albus Dumbledore: John Lithgow, an Emmy-winning actor, will portray the Hogwarts headmaster.
- Minerva McGonagall: Janet McTeer, a Golden Globe winner, has been cast as the deputy headmistress.
- Severus Snape: Paapa Essiedu, known for his work in British theatre and television, will play the Potions Master.
- Rubeus Hagrid: Nick Frost, recognized for his roles in British comedies, will portray the beloved gamekeeper.
- Quirinus Quirrell: Luke Thallon, acclaimed for his stage performances, has been cast as the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor.
🎬 Production Details
- Showrunner: Francesca Gardiner, known for her work on Succession and His Dark Materials, will serve as the showrunner and executive producer.
- Director: Mark Mylod, who has directed episodes of Succession, will direct multiple episodes and serve as an executive producer.
- Executive Producers: J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman (producer of the original film series) are among the executive producers.
- Filming Location: Production is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2025 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK.
- Series Format: The series aims to adapt one book per season over seven seasons, providing a more in-depth exploration of the source material.
J.K. Rowling has expressed her approval of the newly cast young actors, praising the trio as “wonderful.”
