HBO Harry Potter reboot's first look at Dominic McLaughlin in costume as filming begins
HBO's highly anticipated Harry Potter series is officially getting underway this week - and now the first image from the show has been released
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Filming for HBO's Harry Potter reboot is officially kicking off this week.
Slated to debut in 2027, the eagerly-awaited fantasy series based on JK Rowling's books will feature Dominic McLaughlin as the boy wizard.
The first official snapshot from the series showcases McLaughlin in-costume as Harry, donning his iconic black robes and red Gryffindor uniform.
HBO has also unveiled new cast members joining the young lead, including Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom and Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley.
Sherlock's Louise Brealey will appear as Quidditch coach Madam Hooch while Andor's Anton Lesser will play wandmaker Mr Ollivander, reports the Express.
Dominic McLaughlin in costume as Harry Potter
(Image: HBO )
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They'll be joining the previously announced Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.
Filming is now underway at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK.
In addition to the new cast, HBO has also confirmed several new department heads for the series, including Director of Photography Adriano Goldman, Hair and Makeup Designer Cate Hall, Stunt Coordinator Paul Herbert and SFX Supervisor Mark Holt.
Mara LePere-Schloop has joined as Production Designer, Naomi Moore is Set Decorator, John Nolan is handling Creature Effects, Alexis Wajsbrot is VFX Supervisor with Dom Sidoli as VFX Producer.
They're joining the previously announced Holly Waddington as the series' costume designer, while the series will be penned and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner.
Mark Mylod, who previously directed several episodes of HBO's hit drama Succession, will be helming the series.
Rory Wilmot, Amos Kitson, Louise Brealey, and Anton Lesser join the cast
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The cast list already includes Nick Frost, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse, who will be stepping into the roles of Hogwarts staff members Rubeus Hagrid, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape, Quirinus Quirrell and Argus Filch.
American actor John Lithgow has been cast as Hogwarts headmaster Professor Albus Dumbledore, with Johnny Flynn set to play Lucius Malfoy.
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Newcomer Lox Pratt will take on the role of Draco Malfoy, while Bertie Carvel will portray the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge. Katherine Parkinson is set to bring to life Molly Weasley, Ron's mother.
Rounding out the cast are Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby, who have been cast as Harry's aunt and uncle, Petunia and Vernon Dursley.
Harry Potter is set to premiere on HBO in 2027.
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