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HBO’s 'Harry Potter' Series Casts Young Trio After 30K Auditions

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Alastair Stout
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Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin and Alastair Stout (from left to right)
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HBO casts new trio for ‘Harry Potter’ series as filming nears, with a faithful reboot set to launch on Max in 2026.

HBO has officially revealed the young cast leading its upcoming Harry Potter TV series. Dominic McLaughlinDominic McLaughlin, Arabella StantonArabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout will take on the iconic roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. Over 30,000 children auditioned following an open casting call last year.

The show is being developed as a decade-long “faithful adaptation” of JK Rowling’s original book series. Filming is expected to begin in summer 2025 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK, with the first season potentially dropping on HBO Max in 2026.

The cast also includes John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Snape. Nick Frost joins as Hagrid, alongside Luke Thallon 'Patriots' Broadway Opening Night, New York, USA - 22 Apr 2024Luke Thallon as Quirrell and Celebrities attended the Chelsea Flower Show with their dogs to explore a special Dog Friendly garden designed by Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don. Among the four-legged guests was canine celebrity Ted from the BBC Two series Gone Fishing with Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer. Pictured: paul whitehousePaul Whitehouse as Filch. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod said they’re excited for fans to “witness [the trio’s] magic together onscreen.” Rowling will serve as an executive producer.