US EditionHBO Max announces main cast for 'Harry Potter' reboot TV series
- HBO announced the main cast for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series on May 27, 2025, with Dominic McLaughlin starring as Harry Potter.
- The casting followed an extensive open call led by Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, who reviewed over 32,000 audition tapes from tens of thousands of children.
- The series adapts J.K. Rowling's original novels and features newcomers Arabella Stanton as Hermione and Alastair Stout as Ron, alongside John Lithgow as Dumbledore and other established actors.
- Showrunner Francesca Gardiner expressed gratitude to the many thousands of children who auditioned, praised the three lead actors as truly remarkable, and said audiences will soon see their extraordinary performances come to life.
- The Harry Potter television adaptation is set to be available solely on Max worldwide, with a projected release in late 2026 or early 2027, and plans to closely follow the original books throughout multiple seasons.
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HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series casts Harry, Ron, Hermione: report
The spell has been cast, and so too have Harry, Ron and Hermione in HBO’s new “Harry Potter” series. Dominic McLaughlin will sport the lightning bolt scar as the titular chosen wizard, while Arabella Stanton — who recently starred as Matilda in the West End’s production of “Matilda: The Musical” — and Alastair Stout will round out the trio as Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively, Variety reports. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Ruper…
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HBO’s new Harry Potter series has found its Harry, Ron and Hermione
HBO on Tuesday announced that it has cast the three lead actors in its upcoming Harry Potter show, the latest major screen adaption of the hugely popular...
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