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3 hours ago
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Harry Potter Actor Alastair Stout's Age Explained
With the casting process for the upcoming Harry Potter reboot series entering its final stages, HBO has now announced the trio who will occupy the leading roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. With Alastair Stout joining the cast as Ron alongside Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and Arabella Stanton as Hermione, fans have become curious about the child actor and his age. Here's everything you need to know about Stout and what's currently known about his age. While the exact age of Alastair Stout remains unknown, he is believed to have been born between 2014 and 2016. As such, the British youngster could be anywhere between 9 to 11 years old at the time of writing, as this was the age range given in the casting call put out by producers. This would make Alastair Stout a similar age to the 11-year-old Arabella Stanton, as well as Dominic McLaughlin, whose age also falls in the 9 to 11-year-old bracket. Unlike his co-stars, however, Stout hasn't had much experience performing in front of the camera. McLaughlin has already secured roles in the upcoming Sky comedy Grow, as well as the BBC action adventure series Gifted, while Stanton has featured in renowned plays such as Matilda the Musical and Starlight Express. In sharp contrast, Alastair Stout, whose real age remains under wraps at the moment, has reportedly only starred in a single advertisement for Albert Bartlett potatoes so far. The newcomer portrays 'Son at dinner' in the commercial, which is titled 'Roll on Jersey Royal Season,' as per The Scotsman. While Harry Potter fans might take some time to adjust to the aforementioned child actors taking over the roles of Hogwarts' iconic trio from Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, showrunner and executive producer Francesca Gardiner believes that they have found the right actors to carry on the Harry Potter legacy. 'The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen,' Gardiner noted while confirming the cast for Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the much-awaited Harry Potter reboot. Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on ComingSoon. The post Harry Potter Actor Alastair Stout's Age Explained appeared first on Mandatory.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
HBO's Harry Potter Series Casts Harry, Ron & Hermione
The HBO Harry Potter series has found its three leads. Newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton have been cast as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. They will play the starring roles in a TV epic that will span at least a decade. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint did the same for the hit blockbuster movies. More from Deadline 'Harry Potter' TV Series Due To Hit HBO In 2026: Everything We Know About The Cast, Who's Creating It, What J.K. Rowling Says & More Ralph Fiennes Set For Villain Role Of President Snow In 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' 'The Last Of Us' Season 2 Finale Draws 3.7 Million Cross-Platform U.S. Viewers For HBO Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod said: '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. 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.' A whopping 32,000 kids had auditioned for what are undoubtedly three of the biggest TV roles of the coming decade. McLaughlin, Stanton and Stout will now prepare for cameras to roll, which will happen this summer at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden with the first season set to air in 2026. They are all relative TV newcomers. McLaughlin has a role in the BBC's upcoming action adventure series Gifted while Stanton played Matilda in Matilda The Musical in London's West End across several months. The process to find the Boy Who Lived and his two best friends has gone on for months and months, we revealed in our deep dive several weeks back, following a much-publicized open callout published by the show's casting director Bevan, which asked for children aged between nine and 11 as of April 2025 who were residents of the UK and Ireland. The call specified a commitment to 'inclusive, diverse casting' and asked that, for each role, agents 'submit qualified performers, without regard to ethnicity, sex, disability, race, sexual orientation and gender identity.' The initial round asked candidates to submit two videos, one performing a short story or poem and the second asking them to talk about themselves as well as 'a family member, friend or pet that you are particularly close to.' Adult cast so far revealed for the high-profile HBO adaptation include Paapa Essiedu taking on potions master Snape, John Lithgow as head master Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. Given the number of audition tapes that were submitted for Harry, Ron and Hermione, sources have previously told us it is likely that many other young cast members will be drawn from said tapes, allowing Bevan's team to more easily locate the future Draco Malfoy, Dean Thomas and Cho Chang. Some of the Weasley's in particular, of which there are six brothers including mischievous twins Fred and George, could be drawn from those who didn't quite make the cut as Ron. The series has been described as a 'faithful adaptation' of the beloved books and is being exec produced by the source material's author J.K. Rowling, who has attracted controversy aplenty for remarks around trans rights over the past few months. It will land on the recently re-rebranded HBO Max (formerly HBO Max then Max). The series is written and executive produced by Gardiner. Mylod will executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series for HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. The series is executive produced by Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films. Stanton is represented by Gavin Mills and Julie Gordon at Olivia Bell, and Public Eye. Best of Deadline 'Hacks' Season 4 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? Everything We Know About 'Hacks' Season 4 So Far 'The Last Of Us': Differences Between HBO Series & Video Game Across Seasons 1 And 2
Daily Record
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Prove your Harry Potter knowledge by taking on our quiz about The Boy Who Lived
After the young actors who will play Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the new TV series were announced, we thought it was about time to test your Potter prowess with a quiz With excitement for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series ramping up, we're expecting an influx of new Potterheads right across the UK - and the world. This week, the three key cast members were announced, with Warner Bros and HBO confirming they had found their Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Young Scottish actor Dominic McLaughlin will take on the role of the Boy Who Lived. McLaughlin recently secured a spot in BBC series Gifted, which saw 3,000 Scottish children applying to be a part of the show. But he has now won his biggest role yet, and his best friends in the blockbuster wizarding series will be played in the series by Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton. After a lengthy process, show bosses were delighted to find the trio that will follow in the footsteps of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson as the magical youngsters. Francesca Gardiner, the showrunner, and director Mark Mylod said: "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 young stars join global star John Lithgow (Albus Dumbledore), Nick Frost (Rubeus Hagrid), Janet McTeer (Minerva McGonagall), and Paapa Essiedu (Severus Snape). As the generation who grew up reading the books and watching the films as they were released have now reached adulthood, it is hoped the upcoming series will have as big an impact on the youngsters of today. But that's not to say older fans of the wizarding world won't be just as excited. And if that's you, then why not prove yourself by taking on a Harry Potter quiz. Can you tell your Sirius from your Severus? Do you know who was Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher in each of Harry, Ron, and Hermione's school years? If you think you've got what it takes, without needing Professor Slughorn to whip you up some Liquid Luck to help you, then read on below and prove your Potter prowess by smashing this quiz set by our sister title, The Mirror. Good luck! If you can't see the quiz below, click HERE. If you enjoyed this Harry Potter quiz, then you might fancy taking on a few of our other offerings. Are you a lager lover? Prove it by acing our ultimate beer quiz. Or if you fancy showing off, do you think you can be among the 17 per cent who can pass the world's shortest IQ test? And we've also get an even harder challenge; the 10-question quiz that just 1 per cent of Brits get full marks in. If that one seems a bit too tricky, do you think you're smarter than a 10-year-old? Take our 15-question quiz meant for primary school kids and see how you get on. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Meet the actors who will play Harry, Hermione and Ron in HBO's ‘Harry Potter' series
After an extensive search, HBO has officially found young wizards Harry, Ron and Hermione for its upcoming 'Harry Potter' series. Newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton are the chosen ones to play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, respectively, of the more than 30,000 children who auditioned during the open casting call. Filming begins this summer and the show premieres next year. 'The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen,' executive producers Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod said in a statement. '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.' Gardiner will serve as showrunner and Mylod will direct multiple episodes of the series. Author J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film & TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films will also executive produce. Here's everything we know about the reimagining of the classic franchise. Prior to nabbing the titular role in 'Harry Potter,' McLaughlin studied at the Performance Academy Scotland for five years. He is set to appear in BBC's upcoming series 'Gifted,' about Scottish teens who discover they have superpowers, and the Sky film 'Grow,' about a grumpy pumpkin farmer and her orphaned niece. 'The news is out and this one is MAGICAL!!' wrote the Performance Academy Scotland on Instagram. 'We are not sure that this will ever feel real but we said from the start that Dominic was the perfect Harry & we are thrilled for everyone else to see this soon too.' 'Harry Potter' is Stout's first major role. His only other credited appearance is a commercial for Albert Bartlett potatoes. Stanton starred as Matilda Wormwood in 'Matilda the Musical' in London's West End from 2023 to 2024. The English actress also played the narrator Control in Andrew Lloyd Webber's play 'Starlight Express' in 2024. Previously announced cast members include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch. HBO has said the show will span a decade and remain faithful to Rowling's books. The original films starred Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. In addition to the seven bestsellers and eight hit films, the franchise also spawned the 'Fantastic Beasts' movie prequels, starring Eddie Redmayne, the play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' and themed areas at Universal parks.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harry Potter Actor Dominic McLaughlin's Age Explained
Dominic McLaughlin has joined the cast of the Harry Potter reboot as the series' titular protagonist, Harry Potter. The announcement has stirred curiosity about the young actor among fans of the books and movies. The Harry Potter series is one of the most anticipated projects by HBO, which is currently in development. Here is every detail fans need to know regarding Dominic McLaughlin and his age. With Dominic McLaughlin's casting as Harry Potter in the upcoming HBO reboot series, fans are eager to know about his age. However, information regarding the young actor's age is not available online. But fans need to note that McLaughlin's age likely falls between 9 to 11 years old, as HBO took auditions of actors who were in this age bracket to cast an actor for the role. McLaughlin is all set to carry on the legacy of Daniel Radcliffe, who portrayed the character of Harry Potter in the movies. Radcliffe was only 11 years old when he was cast as the leading character in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001. So, McLaughlin seemingly matches Radcliffe in terms of age when it comes to playing Harry Potter in an adaptation of the first book. According to The Herald's report, McLaughlin is referred to as a newcomer in the industry. Apart from the Harry Potter series, the actor will appear in two more projects. First is the Sky comedy film Grow, in which he features alongside Nick Frost, who will play Rubeus Hagrid in the reboot series. Additionally, McLaughlin is also starring in the adventure series by the BBC named Gifted. Gifted is set to come out by the end of 2025. The actor has also had stage acting experience and has worked in theater on William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Originally reported by Ishita Verma on ComingSoon. The post Harry Potter Actor Dominic McLaughlin's Age Explained appeared first on Mandatory.
