HBO has officially found its golden trio. After an extensive casting search, the network has announced the leads for its highly anticipated Harry Potter television series—marking a bold new chapter for the iconic franchise
Stepping into the legendary roles are three fresh faces: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. All three are newcomers to the screen, setting the stage for a new generation to experience the magic.
The casting announcement was made by showrunner and executive producer Francesca Gardiner and director/executive producer Mark Mylod, who shared in a joint statement: “After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are thrilled to introduce our Harry, Hermione, and Ron. These young actors bring something truly special to the roles, and we can’t wait for audiences to see their chemistry and talent come to life. We’re deeply grateful to the tens of thousands of kids who auditioned—it’s been inspiring to witness the depth of emerging talent.”
The HBO Original series is set to be a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved books, with each season delving into the stories in greater detail than ever before. The show will stream exclusively on HBO Max, including in upcoming international launch markets such as Germany, Italy, and the UK.
The project reunites key players from the original film series behind the scenes. Gardiner serves as writer and executive producer, with Mylod directing multiple episodes. Rowling returns as executive producer, alongside Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts for Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman—who produced the original films—through Heyday Films.
While the new series promises a fresh visual and emotional take on the wizarding world, the original Harry Potter films will remain available to stream globally.
Stay tuned—magic is about to return to Hogwarts.
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