HBO's Harry Potter TV series producers cast Harry, Ron and Hermione roles
Dominic McLaughlin will sport the lightning bolt scar as the titular chosen wizard, while Arabella Stanton – who recently starred as Matilda in the West End's production of Matilda: The Musical – and Alastair Stout will round out the trio as Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively, Variety magazine reports.
'The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together on-screen,' showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director-executive producer Mark Mylod said. 'We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned.'
(From left) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in a still from the Harry Potter film series. They were the first to play the magical roles, across eight films from 2001 to 2011. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures
Variety reports that over 30,000 hopefuls tossed their sorting hats in the ring since the autumn.
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