First look at new Harry Potter in TV spin-off as more cast announced
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THE new Harry Potter has been unveiled with a first look at the eponymous character of the TV spin-off of the famous film and book franchise.
The first look photo shows actor Dominic McLaughin as Harry Potter, complete in his Hogwarts wizarding robes, iconic round eye glasses and infamous forehead scar.
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The first look at Dominic McLaughin as Harry Potter
Credit: Aidan Monaghan / HBO Max
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Dominic will be joined by Arabella Stanton (L) as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley
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From HBO, the upcoming series will adapt JK Rowling's novels for a new generation.
Dominic is set to star as Harry, with Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger acting alongside him to round out the wizarding trio.
The young actor is taking on the famous role from Daniel Radcliffe who portrayed The Boy Who Lived in the films.
Filming for the TV series has already kicked off at the Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden in the UK and will hit TV screens in 2027.
Showrunners have guaranteed the new series will be a "faithful adaptation" of the books penned by controversial author, J.K Rowling, who is also serving as an executive producer.
The three new young stars join a talented cast including John Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore and a number of other famous faces and Bafta winners.
The latest cast announced includes, Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.
Johnny Flynn will play the villainous Lucius Malfoy, replacing Jason Isaacs in his iconic movie role.
Series regulars will include Janet McTeer as Professor Minerva McGonagall, Nick Frost as groundskeeper Hagrid and Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape.
Rounding out that announcement were Luke Thallon as Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Filch.
Harry Potter legend breaks his silence as replacement cast in HBO TV series
They will also have big shoes to fill - succeeding the late Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane and Alan Rickman.
The Sun revealed how HBO's adaptation will be filmed in a £billion mini town - including a school and medical centre.
It will include new roads, multi-storey car parks and vast hangars to house the sets.
A TV insider said: 'Warner Bros are making a huge commitment to the new TV show, looking at making multiple, lengthy series over the next decade.
Harry Potter Rich List
HARRY Potter star Jessie Cave has launched an OnlyFans page to rake in cash following her movie fame. Yet who are the richest stars from the film franchise?
According to reports, protagonist Daniel Radcliffe, 35, who played magician Harry, is now worth around £100million.
Emma Watson 35, who played Hermione Granger and the lead in Beauty and the Beast, is sitting pretty with £61million.
Harry Potter author JK Rowling, 59 - who famously went from living on benefits to being a multi-millionaire within five years - is now worth a staggering £1.2billion.
Meanwhile Rupert Grint, 36, who played Ron Weasley, has an estimated net worth of £40million.
'So they see pumping a huge amount of cash in upfront to construct this infrastructure as a worthwhile investment which they'll eventually get a return on.
'What they'll have is a small metropolis which will not only provide the backdrop for the show but all the facilities the huge cast and crew need, too.'
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