In a brand-new Harry Potter television series, Dominic MacLoughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout will play the classic roles of Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Harry Potter, respectively.
This much-awaited new series promises to transport viewers to Hogwarts for a fantastical journey full of wonder and intrigue. The show, which is based on J.K. Rowling’s original Harry Potter book series, is anticipated to debut in 2027 and release additional seasons until 2037.
HBO Max announced the start of production on social media with the message, “First years, onwards,” 24 years after the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, came out. Rowling’s cherished fantasy story, which was initially adapted into a movie franchise in 2001 and starred Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, will be given a new perspective in an HBO version.
The new series will take place over the course of the following ten years, allowing the authors to delve deeper into each of the original volumes, according to USA Today. The main cast lineup has been confirmed by HBO and consists of
MacLoughlin’s portrayal of Harry Potter
Arabella Stanton will take on the role of Hermione Granger, while Alastair Stout is set to portray Ron Weasley in the upcoming series.
The cast also features John Lithgow as the wise and powerful Albus Dumbledore.
with Janet McTeer portraying the strict yet caring Professor Minerva McGonagall. Papa Essiedu takes on the dark and intriguing role of Severus Snape, while Nick Frost will step into the shoes of the beloved half-giant, Rubeus Hagrid.
Luke Thallon takes on the role of the nervous and secretive Professor Quirrell, while Locks Pratt has been chosen to portray the sly and sharp-witted Draco Malfoy. Johnny Flynn takes on the role of Lucius Malfoy, Draco’s influential father, while Katherine Parkinson will portray the kind and nurturing Molly Weasley.
Leo Earley steps into the role of the lively Seamus Finnigan, while Alessia Leoni will portray the graceful Parvati Patil, and Sienna Musa takes on the part of the charming Lavender Brown. Bel Powley will take on the role of the stern Petunia Dursley, while Daniel Rigby portrays her husband, Vernon Dursley.
Bertie Carvel will appear as Cornelius Fudge, Rory Wilmot takes on the role of Neville Longbottom, and Amos Kitson is set to play Dudley Dursley. Louise Brealey will portray the strict and sharp-eyed flying instructor Madam Rolanda Hooch, while Anton Lesser joins the cast as the legendary wandmaker Garrick Ollivander.
Filming is presently taking place at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, UK, according to Warner Bros. Discovery. The show makes use of a huge 350,000-square-foot sound stage that has previously hosted big-budget productions, including the most recent Superman movie, Barbie (2023), and Wonka.
The series will have J.K. Rowling as an executive producer. She took to X to share her excitement, revealing, “I’ve had a chance to read the first two episodes of HBO’s new Harry Potter series, and they’re truly impressive.”
This update came via Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that the series would premiere on HBO Max in 2027, despite HBO not yet announcing an official premiere date.