See the very first photo of new 'Harry Potter' in costume as HBO filming begins
HBO's "Harry Potter" television series has started production and added several more actors to its cast, the network revealed on Monday, July 14.
The new cast members include: Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom; Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley; Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch; and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.
HBO has also released a first look at young actor Dominic McLaughlin in costume as the iconic lead Harry Potter. A photo from the set shows the actor wearing a Hogwarts uniform − very similar in design to the ones Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson wore in the eight-part film series − and Harry's iconic glasses as he holds a slate for the first episode.
The HBO "Potter" series will be another adaptation of the original books by J.K. Rowling, which were previously turned into a series of blockbuster films starring Radcliffe, Grint and Watson. In May, the network revealed McLaughlin has been cast as Harry, with Arabella Stanton set to play Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout playing Ron Weasley.
Bigger names starring in the series' adult cast include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, and Nick Frost ("Shaun of the Dead") as Rubeus Hagrid. Paapa Essiedu ("Black Mirror") will also step into the role of Severus Snape.
Rowling is involved in the show as an executive producer. On her X account on June 21, the controversial author, who has drawn intense backlash for her views on trans rights and anti-trans activism, revealed she has "worked closely" with the series' writers and is happy with the early episodes. She told followers, "I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO 'Harry Potter' series and they are SO, SO, SO GOOD!"
When will the 'Harry Potter' TV series be released?
The "Harry Potter" show doesn't have an exact premiere date set, but the network has confirmed it will debut sometime in 2027.
'Harry Potter' TV series cast: Who's starring in the show?
The following stars have joined the "Harry Potter" HBO series so far:
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