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Harry Potter Series Coming Soon: Full Cast, Production Schedule, Release Date
The Harry Potter series will feature Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. A brand-new television series of Harry Potter is on its way to take the audience on a magical ride to Hogwarts, filled with mystery and thrilling adventures. This upcoming rendition of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series is expected to premiere in 2027, with new seasons releasing through 2037. Sharing the much-awaited news on social media, HBO Max wrote, 'First years, step forward," as they announced that production of the new series has begun after 24 years of releasing the first movie of the original film series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. HBO's Harry Potter series is going to be another adaptation of Rowling's popular fantasy series, which was first turned into a film series in 2001, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in lead roles. As per USA Today reports, the new television series is expected to be released over the next 10 years, which will allow the makers to deep dive into each of the iconic books. According to the outlet, HBO has confirmed the cast of the series, featuring Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Other cast members of the series are as follows: John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander According to Warner Bros. Discovery, the series is currently being shot at the Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, United Kingdom, which features 350,000 square feet of sound stages. The iconic studio was also home to various blockbuster movies, including the 2023 Barbie movie, Wonka, and the latest Superman movie, among others. As per the production house reports, J.K. Rowling will be serving as an executive producer for the series. The author took to social media to announce her ties with the upcoming series. 'I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO 'Harry Potter' series, and they are so, so good," she wrote on X. Although HBO has not yet provided any dates for the premiere, Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed that the series will debut in 2027 on HBO Max. First Published: July 19, 2025, 16:11 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Dominic McLaughlin Wows Fans As Harry Potter In BTS Pics: ‘The Harry We Deserve'
We stumbled upon a series of BTS pictures from the sets of the Harry Potter new series shoot. Delve deeper into the wizarding world once again! Harry Potter is set to bring back its magic on the screens. The television series is already in production, with reports claiming that it will premiere on HBO and HBO Max in 2027. The makers recently announced its key cast members, leaving fans brimming with anticipation. Now, we stumbled upon some stunning BTS pictures from the ongoing shoot of the series that aims to provide a fresh and detailed adaptation of the books for the new generation. In the few pictures that surfaced on Instagram, we got a sneak peek inside the production of the upcoming Harry Potter series. According to a Reddit user, filming was taking place at a London Zoo. It featured the cast and crew busy in the shooting process, making the fans more curious about the development. Soon after HBO revealed that Dominic McLaughlin would be reprising the iconic role of Harry Potter, social media went into a frenzy. The 11-year-old is also set to appear in the film titled Grow as Oliver Gregory. Directed by John McPhail and produced by Double Nickel Entertainment in association with Sky Studios and Oregon Entertainment, the movie is set to hit theatres on August 16. Coming back to the little boy as Harry Potter, the internet is convinced that Dominic looks amazing in his upcoming role. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HBO Max (@hbomax) When a Reddit user posted the BTS pictures featuring the young boy, many social media users strongly reacted to it. One user said, 'I hope we finally get the sassy ass Harry we deserve." Another mentioned, 'They certainly nailed the vibe. Wish this kid (and everyone) luck." Someone said, 'At least they are giving him the right clothes, movie Harry was using tailored ones by half the 1st one." 'He is so small and cute. I think he is the perfect Harry. good luck to him on the set," said another person. The upcoming Harry Potter series will reportedly explore elements that weren't fully captured in the film series. Besides Dominic McLaughlin, the other cast members include Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. Other cast members are Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge, Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, and Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Harry Potter TV Series: Cillian Murphy or Matt Smith? Fans Guess Voldemort Casting as HBO Locks Actor But Keeps it Hidden
The Harry Potter TV series has kept the fans intrigued over the casting of Voldemort. According to media reports, HBO has locked in an actor to play the villainous character, but the makers will not reveal the identity ahead of time. While the show based on J.K. Rowling 's novels is highly anticipated, fans wonder if Cillian Murphy or Matt Smith will play the role of the main antagonist. As the guessing game continues over the actor playing Voldemort, it is clear that Ralph Fiennes, who portrayed the character in the Harry Potter movies, will not reprise his role in the TV show. Who will play Voldemort in the Harry Potter TV series? Amid the secrecy around the star playing the role of Voldemort, media reports claim that it is deliberate strategy of the makers. The decision echoes the character's 'He Who Must Not Be Named' tagline, reinforcing the aura of mystery and fear surrounding Voldemort's identity. Meanwhile, the rumors circulating on the internet have provided two names, who could be the perfect fit for the role. The character could be convincingly portrayed by either Matt Smith or Cillian Murphy, according to fans. The Oscar-winning star was particularly the pick between the two, which even Fiennes approved. Previously, it was reported that Murphy was roped in for the character of Professor Quirrell. Though no confirmation was given by the Warner Bros. Studios, the CEO, Channing Dungey, said, 'We're still weighing a couple of different options there, so we're not quite ready there yet. That's an important role to get right.' Later, it was confirmed that the role went to Luke Thallon. What is the Harry Potter TV series about? The Harry Potter TV series was announced first in 2023, and since then, the fans have been excited over the wizard story returning to the screens. Earlier this month, HBO released the first looks of Harry Potter and Rubeus Hagrid, portrayed by Dominic McLaughlin and Nick Frost, respectively. The storyline of the show will be based on the novels by the popular author, Rowling. Each of the seven books will be adapted into a separate season. The show will be debuted on the TV screens in 2027.
