New faces join Harry Potter HBO series: Meet the Malfoys, Dursleys, and more
HBO has announced nine more cast members for its highly anticipated Harry Potter TV adaptation, which will cover the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, in its debut season.The new additions include Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, and Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley. Daniel Rigby will play Vernon Dursley, and Bertie Carvel joins the cast as Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge. The lineup also features Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, and Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown.advertisementIn contrast to the 2001 film adaptation, where the Dursleys appeared middle-aged, HBO has cast younger actors to more accurately reflect the characters' ages as depicted in the novels. As The Hollywood Reporter reported in J.K. Rowling's original book, Vernon and Petunia Dursley are both in their mid-thirties when the story begins.
Previously Announced Cast and CharactersThese nine actors join an already impressive ensemble. John Lithgow will portray Albus Dumbledore, while Janet McTeer has been cast as Minerva McGonagall. Paapa Essiedu will take on the role of Severus Snape, and Nick Frost will play Rubeus Hagrid. Luke Thallon will portray Professor Quirinus Quirrell, and Paul Whitehouse has been cast as caretaker Argus Filch.The principal trio of children was announced earlier: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.advertisementHBO has reaffirmed that the series will be a faithful adaptation of Rowling's iconic books, dedicating a whole season to each novel. The show promises to delve deeper into the magical world, blending nostalgic elements with new interpretations to engage longtime fans and newcomers.The series will stream only on Max and be available in several territories, such as the U.K., Germany, Italy, and Turkey.
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