HBO bosses update fans with major new Harry Potter series announcement
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Production has begun on HBO's highly anticipated Harry Potter television series as new cast members have been announced.
The series is set to debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max where it's available, including in upcoming launch markets Germany, Italy, and the UK.
Author J. K. Rowling, who maintains residence in Edinburgh and based characters and locations from the franchise on the Scottish capital, is involved in the new series, serving as executive producer.
New cast members have been announced for several roles as production launches at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK.
Casting for the franchise's beloved trio was announced earlier this year with newcomers Dominic McLaughlin landing the lead role of Harry Potter, while Arabella Stanton comes in for Hermione, and Alastair Stout will play Ron.
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Now, more rising stars have joined the cast with newcomers Rory Wilmot announced as Neville Longbottom and Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley.
Louise Brealey will play the wizard PE and broom instructor Madam Rolanda Hooch, with Anton Lesser as wand maker Garrick Ollivander.
New department heads have also been announced including Adriano Goldman as Director of Photography, Cate Hall as Hair and Makeup Designer, Paul Herbert as Stunt Coordinator, Mark Holt as SFX Supervisor, Mara LePere-Schloop as Production Designer, Naomi Moore as Set Decorator, John Nolan as Creature Effects Design Supervisor, Alexis Wajsbrot as VFX Supervisor, Dom Sidoli as VFX Producer, and previously announced Holly Waddington Costume Designer.
The series was written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner and will be directed by Mark Mylod, famed director of "Succession".
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