First look at young Scot as Harry Potter in new TV series
In newly released images, Dominic is seen dressed in Harry's classic Hogwarts uniform, complete with robe and a Gryffindor knitted jumper.
The schoolboy also sports Harry's signature round glasses and the famous lightning bolt scar on his forehead, while holding a clapperboard on set.
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Arabella Stanton will play Hermione and Alastair Stout will play Ron (Image: HBO) Filming officially began this week at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, in Watford, Hertfordshire.
The series, based on J.K. Rowling's beloved children's books, is planned to span approximately ten years, with the first season expected to premiere on HBO and HBO Max in 2027.
Over 32,000 children auditioned for the lead roles in what is being described as a "faithful adaptation" of the novels, with Rowling serving as an executive producer.
Dominic is no stranger to the spotlight. He trained at Performance Academy Scotland in Cambuslang and recently finished filming Grow, a Sky Comedy project starring Nick Frost, set to air later this year.
He has also appeared in the BBC's upcoming adaptation of Gifted by Marilyn Kaye and took to the stage in Macbeth at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, where he performed alongside acting legends Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma.
Fiennes famously portrayed Lord Voldemort in the original film series.
Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will portray Harry's close friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively.
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(Image: HBO)
Additional 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.
Further casting highlights include John Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell, and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch.
Johnny Flynn will take on the role of the villainous Lucius Malfoy, succeeding Jason Isaacs, who portrayed the character in the original film series.
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