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New York Post
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Harry Potter' HBO series has officially found its Harry, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger
Muggles rejoice: we have found our new trio. HBO's new 'Harry Potter' series has cast Dominic McLaughlin to play Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton in the role of Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. In the original movie franchise, the roles were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively. 9 Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin, and Alastair Stout. Aidan Monaghan/HBO. 9 Arabella Stanton in 'Matilda The Musical.' BBC '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 series' director Mark Mylod and showrunner Francesca Gardiner shared in a statement on Tuesday. 'The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen,' the pair continued. 'We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.' The three young stars are all newcomers in the industry, with McLaughlin's previous acting credit being in the movie 'Grow.' 9 Alastair Stout is set to play Ron Weasley. Urban Talent Management 9 Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson. ©Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Co Stanton, meanwhile, played Matilda in 'Matilda The Musical' in London's West End. The show is set to premiere in 2026, with each season following one of J.K. Rowling's seven 'Harry Potter' books. In February, news broke that John Lithgow was headed to Hogwarts, playing the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore. Shortly after, the actor, 79, confirmed the news in an interview with ScreenRant. 9 Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint in the 2002 film 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.' ©Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Co 'It came as a total surprise to me,' Lithgow admitted. 'I just got the phone call up at the Sundance Film Festival for yet another film, and it was not an easy decision because it's going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I'm afraid.' 'I'm very excited. Some wonderful people are turning their attention back to 'Harry Potter,'' continued the star. 'That's why it's been such a hard decision. I'll be about 87 years old at the wrap party, but I've said yes.' After Pop Base posted the casting decision to X, one fan commented: 'He is perfect for the role!' 9 Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint in the 2002 film 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.' ©Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Co 9 The 2001 film 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.' ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection A second social media user chimed in, 'A brilliant actor in drama and comedy, I think he'll make a great wizard! It would be amazing if the show goes 9 seasons!' Rounding out the fan love, a viewer shared: 'John Lithgow as Dumbledore? A magical casting choice for sure.' Although some critics weren't too thrilled with the news. 9 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.' ©Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Co 'Meh, I've already lost interest,' one social media user quipped in the comments section. 'Noo this won't work,' a second said, while a third stated, 'What? This is going to be the stupidest tv show ever. Will not make it one whole season.' Dumbledore was originally played by Richard Harris in the first two 'Harry Potter' movies. Michael Gambon then took over the role after Harris died in 2002. HBO CEO Casey Bloys confirmed in November that Rowling, 59, will also be an executive producer on the new series. 9 Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint. 'She's been fairly involved — she was very involved in the process of selecting the writer and the director,' he told reporters at the time, despite the author's history of anti-transgender rhetoric. 'I imagine she'll have opinions on casting,' Bloys added. 'It hasn't affected the casting or hiring of writers or production staff or anything, so we haven't felt any impact from that.' After the internet's reaction to Rowling signing onto the project, Lithgow said he 'absolutely' didn't expect to get as much hate as he did from her critics. 'Of course, it was a big decision because it's probably the last major role I'll play,' he said during an interview with the Times of London. 'It's an eight-year commitment so I was just thinking about mortality and that this is a very good winding-down role.' Lithgrow added, 'I suppose at a certain point I'll meet her, and I'm curious to talk to her.'
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Rupert Grint announces the birth of ‘secret child' with actress Georgia Groome
Rupert Grint and his longtime partner, actress Georgia Groome, have secretly welcomed their second child together. The 'Harry Potter' star, who played the loveable Ron Weasley in the film franchise, shared the delightful news on social media on Monday 'Secret Child Slightly Revealed,' Grint, 36, captioned a photo of their new baby, whose face partially appears in the precious photo. 'Introducing Goldie G. Grint. ï¸ A 10/10 baby (so far).' Keeping the pregnancy under wraps is no surprise given Grint and the British actress – who have been dating since 2011 – are immensely private about their personal lives. 5 Rupert Grint shared new photos of him and his newborn daughter Goldie G. 5 'Secret Child Slightly Revealed,' Grint, 36, captioned a photo of their new baby, whose face partially appears in the precious photo. @rupertgrint/Instagram Fans didn't even know about their relationship until 2018 – seven years after they became an item. 'I was today years old when I found out Georgia from [teen movie] 'Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging' has been going out with Ron Weasley since 2011?' one fan tweeted at the time. In 2019, the couple sparked speculation they had secretly married when they were spotted wearing matching gold rings, but a rep for the actor was quick to deny the rumours. However, their relationship was stronger than ever and in 2020 they announced their first pregnancy. 'Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome are excited to announce they are expecting a baby and would please ask for privacy at this time,' a rep said in a statement at the time. 5 Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Ruppert Grint in a scene from 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' in 2004. Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Co 5 Rupert Grint and his wife Georgia Groome walk around London with their daughter on Sep. 10, 2023. MEGA It took six whole months before the notoriously private couple shared a photo of their little bundle of joy, with the actor low-key joining Instagram for the first time to share a first look at their daughter. 'Hey Instagram …. only 10 years late, but here I am. Grint on the Gram!' he wrote in his very first post. 'Here to introduce you all to Wednesday G. Grint. Stay safe, Rupert.' He has since given an insight into his life as a dad, telling Glamour in 2021 that he is 'absolutely loving' his most important role to date, although he is 'still kind of coming to terms with what being a dad is'. 5 Daniel Radcliffe, JK Rowling, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint attend the premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' in Trafalgar Square, London, on July 7, 2011. Getty Images 'It's so much fun. I feel like I've changed as a person for sure,' he revealed. 'It kind of happened overnight, lifestyle-wise. I stopped smoking straight away. I've started sleeping so much better – I used to be a horrific insomniac, now I'm sleeping.'
