‘Harry Potter’ Trailer Gives Fans Their First Look at Iconic Moments
The 2-minute-37-second preview shows Harry, Ron and Hermione entering Hogwarts as the series teases the Philosopher’s Stone mystery and darker secrets.
- HBO released the first trailer for its upcoming Harry Potter series on Wednesday, offering a 2-minute preview ahead of the December 25 premiere.
- Harry begins his extraordinary journey at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry after Aunt Petunia tells him "There is nothing special about Harry Potter." The letter of admission opens a door to magic and adventure.
- Viewers glimpse life at Hogwarts through the Sorting Ceremony and Quidditch matches, featuring Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stout as Ron. The trailer shows them attending Herbology and Potions lessons.
- The preview hints at darker mysteries as Harry, Ron, and Hermione face a mountain troll in the bathroom, becoming entangled in the mystery surrounding the Philosopher's Stone.
- Produced for HBO by Bronte Film and Warner Bros Television, the series features Francesca Gardiner as executive producer, with Mark Mylod directing multiple episodes of the Rowling adaptation.
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Harry Potter tries on the Sorting Hat and plays Quidditch in the brand new HBO series trailer. The clip, released on Wednesday (2 September), shows various iconic moments from J.K. Rowling’s first book in the series, like Harry, played by Dominic McLaughlin, being sorted into Gryffindor and looking into the Mirror of Erised. Characters Ron Weasley and Hermoine Granger are also captured cheering Harry on during a Quidditch match, played by Alasta…
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