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- India Today
New Weasley siblings join Harry Potter series, Ginny played by Gracie Cochrane
As filming continues in full swing at Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden, England, HBO's ambitious reboot of the 'Harry Potter' franchise is slowly unveiling its magical cast, and now, the Weasley family is coming into sharper newcomers Tristan and Gabriel Harland have been cast as the mischievous Fred and George Weasley, while Ruari Spooner will take on the role of Percy Weasley. Gracie Cochrane has stepped into the shoes of Ginny Weasley. The announcement was made alongside an official photo of the on-screen siblings, joined by Alastair Stout, who plays Ron, all sharing a cosy in Romania at the moment but will be joining us soon enough' read the caption on HBO's Instagram post, referencing the dragon-loving second-eldest Weasley, who, according to the books, relocated to Romania post-Hogwarts. Casting for Bill Weasley, portrayed by Domhnall Gleeson in the original films, has yet to be a look at the new cast: (Credit: Instagram/hbomax) The buzz began earlier this year when HBO shared the first look of Dominic McLaughlin, the young actor chosen to portray Harry Potter himself. Shortly after, a bearded Nick Frost was introduced as the half-giant Hagrid. Rounding out the iconic trio, Arabella Stanton has been confirmed as Hermione Granger. The trio was selected from over 30,000 hopefuls in a rigorous casting process last ensemble cast boasts an impressive mix of British and international talent. John Lithgow will take on the legendary role of Albus Dumbledore, with Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley. Other notable additions include Lox Pratt (Draco Malfoy), Johnny Flynn (Lucius Malfoy), Rory Wilmot (Neville Longbottom), Louise Brealey (Madam Hooch), and Anton Lesser (Garrick Ollivander), among for Season 1 is expected to wrap by spring 2026, with production on Season 2 set to begin shortly thereafter. Each of JK Rowling's seven beloved books will be adapted into a dedicated season, promising a more in-depth retelling than the original series is scheduled to premiere in 2027 on HBO and streaming platform HBO Max. The project is helmed by Francesca Gardiner from 'His Dark Materials', and 'Killing Eve' as showrunner and writer, with Mark Mylod from 'Succession' in the director's chair. Executive producers include Rowling herself, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts of Bronte Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday by Warner Bros. Television and produced in association with Bronte Film and TV, HBO's 'Harry Potter' series is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated TV events of the decade.- Ends
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
HBO reveals actors cast as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in upcoming series
The Harry Potter series made Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint into household names after they first played the characters of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. All three of them would go on several adventures over the course of 8 film, retiring their wands after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. HBO announced a series based on the Harry Potter books back in April 2023, and after several thousand auditions, they have finally decided who is going to play Harry, Hermione and Ron. HBO and Warner Bros have announced that they have chosen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The executive producer of the show, Francesca Gardiner, and Mark Mylod released a statement in which they described the talents of the new actors and expressed their excitement over the project. '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. The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen.' ALSO READ | Tom Cruise posts emotional message thanking Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning team: 'This was one for the history books' Both of them thanked the 'thousands of children' who auditioned for the parts and said it was quite special when they realised the amount of talent that is out there. The cast of the series also includes John Lithgow (Albus Dumbledore), Janet McTeer (Minerva McGonagall), Paapa Essiedu (Severus Snape), Nick Frost (Rubeus Hagrid), Luke Thallon (Quirinus Quirrell) and Paul Whitehouse (Argus Filch). Francesca Gardiner has written the show and Mark Mylod has directed several episodes. Author JK Rowling will serve as a producer on the series, alongside Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Bronte Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films.
