HBO unveils first look at 'Harry Potter' TV series
HBO unveils first official image of the Harry Potter series starring Dominic McLaughlin, following a casting call with 32,000 auditions for a faithful season-by-season adaptation.
- On Tuesday, HBO released the first official image from its Harry Potter TV series, showing actor Dominic McLaughlin in his Gryffindor cloak at Hogwarts.
- Currently filming at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K., the series is a 'faithful' adaptation of J.K. Rowling's books scheduled to premiere in 2027.
- Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod lead production after casting Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger from around 32,000 audition tapes.
- The official Instagram account teased more information on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, captioning the post 'Tomorrow' with a lightning bolt emoji suggesting a potential trailer.
- HBO plans an eight-episode run for the first season, positioning the adaptation to bring the Wizarding World to new and existing audiences worldwide.
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New Harry Potter Series Reveals First Official Photo
Warner Bros Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter. Credit: Dave Catchpole / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 The first official photo from the upcoming Harry Potter TV series was released on March 24, showing newcomer Dominic McLaughlin in character as the boy wizard. The image presents McLaughlin from behind, dressed in a Gryffindor Quidditch uniform with “Potter 7” printed on the back and a broomstick in hand. HBO posted the photo with the caption …
First Look of 'Harry Potter' Series Unveils Hogwarts in Stunning Detail
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. The makers of much-awaited Harry Potter series adaptation has unveiled the first look of the iconic Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The image, shared on the show's official Instagram page, features Harry Potter (Dominic McLaughlin) walking towards the Quidditch pitch in his Gryffindor cloak. The cloak, with Harry's name and player number displayed on the back, symbolizes h…
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'Harry Potter' first look finds Gryffindor wizard heading to quidditch pitch
Dominic McLaughlin stars in the upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ TV series. (Aidan Monaghan/HBO) More Harry Potter is headed our way. HBO has shared a new image of Dominic McLaughlin in costume as the titular wizard from its upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The photo finds Harry walking toward the quidditch pitch at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry while wearing the signature Gryffindor quidditch robes. His robe bears his last name on the back,…
Harry Potter series first look: New Hogwarts with Potter’s Gryffindor Quidditch Robes unveiled
While the image offers only a brief glimpse, it has already generated widespread discussion among fans and critics alike. The unveiling of the Harry Potter series first look marks a significant milestone for the franchise, blending nostalgia with a fresh creative vision.
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