Summary
HBO has chosen three young actors, Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout, to play Harry, Hermione, and Ron in its upcoming Harry Potter TV series. This series will adapt J.K. Rowling's book series and aims to closely follow the original stories. Filming is set to begin in the summer, with the series possibly airing in 2026 on HBO Max.
Key Facts
- HBO announced the main actors for its Harry Potter TV series.
- Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley.
- Over 30,000 children tried out for these roles in an open casting call.
- John Lithgow will portray Albus Dumbledore, with Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu playing Minerva McGonagall and Severus Snape, respectively.
- Other actors include Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch.
- The series will be a detailed adaptation of the Harry Potter books, overseen by J.K. Rowling as an executive producer.
- Filming is planned to begin in the summer at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK.
- The TV series could start airing on HBO Max as early as 2026.
