HBO Max ‘Harry Potter' Series Has Found Its Main Trio
HBO Max (which recently reverted to its original name after a brief rebrand to Max) has found its leading cast for the Harry Potter reboot series, introducing industry newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout as the iconic trio of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively.
'After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron,' said showrunner and executive producer Francesca Gardiner ( His Dark Materials, Succession ) and director Mark Mylod ( The Menu ) in a joint statement, 'The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen.' The roles of Harry, Hermione and Ron were previously played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
This announcement comes after HBO hosted an open casting call to find the young actors who will fill its leading roles. Apart from its main trio, other key Hogwarts staff set to appear in the upcoming series include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Janet McTeer as Professor Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.
The Harry Potter reboot series is set to be a 'faithful adaptation' of J.K. Rowling's novels and is expected to span several seasons, promising a 'more in-depth' look at the wizarding world compared to that shown in the movies. The series will be produced in association with Warner Bros. Television and Brontë Film and TV, and will be executive produced by Rowling, Neil Blair ( Fantastic Beasts franchise), Ruth Kenley-Letts ( Mrs. Wilson, C.B. Strike ) and David Heyman ( Paddington, Gravity ).
The Harry Potter series will begin production this summer in preparation for a 2026 release and will stream on HBO Max.
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