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Yahoo
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- Yahoo
'Harry Potter' TV Series Casts Weasley Siblings Ginny, Percy, Fred and George: See The First Family Selfie!
NEED TO KNOW HBO announced the stars who will be portraying Ron's siblings in the new Harry Potter TV series Tristan Harland, Gabriel Harland, Ruari Spooner and Gracie Cochrane are set to join the cast of the highly anticipated series, which is an adaptation of J.K. Rowling's beloved book series The series is set to premiere in 2027 The Weasley siblings are making their way to the small screen. On Aug. 19, HBO and HBO Max announced the stars who will be portraying Ron's siblings in the new Harry Potter TV series. Tristan Harland will take on the role of Fred, Gabriel Harland as George, Ruari Spooner as Percy and Gracie Cochrane as Ginny. 'The Burrow is nearly full,' the network shared. 'Joining our very own Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, we warmly welcome Tristan Harland as Fred Weasley, Gabriel Harland as George Weasley, Ruari Spooner as Percy Weasley, and Gracie Cochrane as Ginny Weasley to the HBO Original Series Harry Potter.' The post also included a picture of a quintet smiling for the camera while sporting their signature red locks. 'Charlie's in Romania at the moment but will be joining us soon enough...' the network teased in the caption, referring to the Weasleys' second eldest son, who traveled to Romania to study dragons after graduating from Hogwarts. The casting of Ron's older brother Bill, who was originally played by Domhnall Gleeson, has also yet to be announced. In the original films, Ron Weasley was played by Rupert Grint. He was joined by James and Oliver Phelps as Fred and George Weasley, respectively, while Bonnie Wright took on the role of Ginny Weasley. Chris Rankin portrayed Percy Weasley. The group starred in all eight of the original Harry Potter films. The casting news comes one day after Dominic McLaughlin, who is set to play Harry, and Nick Frost, who will play Rubeus Hagrid, were spotted in costume on set. McLaughlin, 11, wore Harry's signature round glasses and was dressed casually in jeans, a collared sweater and a coat, along with a backpack, while Frost donned a signature Hagrid look: corduroy pants and a few layers of jackets under a long khaki coat, along with the character's signature long hair and matching curly beard. Production started on the series in July, with HBO sharing a photo of McLaughlin in Hogwarts robes as he held the clapperboard to commemorate the first scene of the series. The same month, Rory Wilmot was announced to be playing Neville Longbottom (originated by Matthew Lewis), Amos Kitson was cast as Dudley Dursley (originated by Harry Melling), Louise Brealey was cast as Madam Rolanda Hooch (originated by Zoë Wanamaker) and Anton Lesser joined as Garrick Ollivander (originated by John Hurt). Harry's two best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, will be played by Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton, respectively. Stout inherits the role from Grint, and Stanton takes the mantle from Emma Watson. John Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer will play Professor McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu will play Professor Snape. Rounding out the cast are Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley (originated by Julie Walters), Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy (originated by Jason Isaacs), Lox Pratt as play Draco (originated by Tom Felton), Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley (originated by Fiona Shaw) and Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley (originated by Richard Griffiths). Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Harry Potter series will premiere in 2027 on HBO. Read the original article on People
Pink Villa
a day ago
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- Pink Villa
HBO's Harry Potter Star Dominic McLaughlin Was Always Fan of JK Rowling's Story: ‘I'm Thrilled To…'
Dominic McLaughlin's life is about to change, and he knows it. During the promotions for his currently airing film, Grow, the young star was questioned about his upcoming role as Harry Potter in the famed fantasy series, which is getting a series adaptation on HBO. Speaking about his experience putting on the revered Hogwarts robe costume is a dream for many, much like the man who will soon be called the Chosen One. Speaking to BBC News in a new interview, he coined it as a 'surreal' experience joining JK Rowling 's world. New Harry Potter nerves? Think again, says Dominic McLaughlin May 27, 2025, is when Dominic McLaughlin's face was presented to the world as the next Harry Potter. After multiple rounds of being hunted for, he was finally picked alongside Arabella Stanton, who'd play Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, joining the anticipated HBO Original Series Harry Potter. In a new chat about getting to the set of the drama, which previously, on July 14, announced that it was filming, the young actor did not let slip too much. Believed to be 11 years old, the star dished about the moment when he got to put it on, 'A bit surreal to be honest, because I was always a huge 'Harry Potter' fan when I was younger. And it was like the dream role, of course, so I'm thrilled to be able to be doing it.' Said to have been cast in September 2024, following his appearance at a casting call, Dominic McLaughlin takes on the big role as a baton from Daniel Radcliffe, whose name almost became synonymous with the one with the lightning bolt mark, aka the Dark Mark. In his big film debut with Grow, where he is joined by Nick Frost, who plays Hagrid in the upcoming Harry Potter series, the duo have made quite an appearance.
Hindustan Times
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
JK Rowling on HBO's Harry Potter series: ‘I read the first two episodes and…'
J.K. Rowling has shared a special post about the highly anticipated Harry Potter series. While she would not be penning the scripts herself, the celebrated author revealed that she has read the initial episodes and is thrilled with how the project is shaping up. Sharing her thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Rowling said, 'I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are SO, SO, SO GOOD!' JK Rowling gave an early verdict on the first two episodes of HBO's Harry Potter series.(AP) When a fan asked if she was writing the show herself, she clarified, 'No, but I've worked closely with the extremely talented writers.' As per a People report, J.K. Rowling is serving as an executive producer on the upcoming show, along with Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod. Meet the leading trio of the Harry Potter series In May, HBO revealed the lead cast for its upcoming Harry Potter web series. The big announcement dropped on Instagram. However, HBO decided to turn off comments on the post, probably to protect the young actors from any online negativity. Sharing photos of the trio, HBO wrote on Instagram, 'Dear Mr. Potter, Miss Granger, and Mr. Weasley: We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please welcome Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley to the HBO Original Series Harry Potter.' FYI: Over 30,000 actors have auditioned for these iconic roles since the casting call went out last year. Supporting cast Joining the new trio at Hogwarts are some well-known names taking on the iconic adult roles. John Lithgow steps in as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer will play Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu takes on the role of Severus Snape. Nick Frost is set to bring Rubeus Hagrid to life, while Luke Thallon will play Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse joins as Argus Filch. Release date HBO has not announced the release date for the Harry Potter series yet. But according to Variety, it will start filming this year and is expected to come out in 2026. ALSO READ: Meet the cast from new Harry Potter HBO series; Here's who is playing Harry, Hermoine and Ron FAQs Is J.K. Rowling involved in the new Harry Potter series? Yes, Rowling is creatively involved. She is serving an as executive producer on the show. Who are playing the role of Harry, Ron and Hermione in the Harry Potter series? Dominic McLaughlin is playing Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton is Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout is Ron Weasley. When will the new Harry Potter series be released? There is no official release date yet, but it is expected to film in 2025 and air in 2026.
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Business Standard
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Harry Potter TV series: HBO unveils new-age Harry Potter, Hermione & Ron
The young leads for HBO's new Harry Potter TV series have been formally cast following an extensive search that attracted over 30,000 people for auditions. The series will feature Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter. The new HBO Harry Potter cast for the television series was approved by JK Rowling, the creator of the Harry Potter book series, who called the young actors playing Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Harry Potter "wonderful." HBO's Harry Potter new cast: Official statements Welcoming the fresh actors into the series, the makers on Instagram commented: "Dear Mr Potter, Miss Granger, and Mr Weasley: We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please welcome Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley to the HBO Original Series Harry Potter." Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer and director Mark Mylod, while speaking about the series, 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." Meet the new cast of HBO's Harry Potter TV series • Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter • Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger • Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley • John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore • Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape • Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell • Nick Frost as Rubius Hagrid • Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall • Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch. HBO's Harry Potter: All about the new series In the early 2000s, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint became globally famous, thanks to the Harry Potter movie series. HBO is working with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros to make a TV series based on the franchise. Mark Mylod will direct several episodes, and Francesca Gardiner will write and run the show. JK Rowling, Ruth Kenley-Letts, Neil Blair, and David Heyman, the producer of the Harry Potter movie, are among the executive producers. Rowling's 'controversial' stance on trans rights in recent times has, however, led to some criticism about her involvement in the project. Casey Bloys, the HBO content chief, recently dismissed concerns that the show would be influenced by those viewpoints, stating that the emphasis is still on authentically interpreting the books. When and where to watch the new HBO Harry Potter series? Shooting for the new Harry Potter TV series will begin in the summer of 2025. The release is planned for 2026. We expect more casting announcements soon. The goal of the project is to give fans a fresh take on the series. Netizens' reaction to the new cast of HBO's Harry Potter series The internet has been divided over the new cast of the series, with many fans embracing the fresh faces and others sceptical about the reboot. One user wrote: 'Please tell Dominic, Arabella, and Alastair they are already loved by the fandom. We can't wait to see the show!' Another added: 'Not bad at all. Good luck to them. Hope they have fun making this for a new generation of Potterheads.' A fan praised the casting of Arabella Stanton as Hermione, noting: 'She actually looks like book Hermione — even the teeth Emma Watson didn't have.' However, not all reactions were positive. Some fans expressed disappointment, particularly with the casting of Snape and Hermione: 'After miscasting Snape, I have no faith left,' one fan wrote. Another added, 'The movies are superior — this remake will flop.' Despite the mixed reviews, excitement remains high, with many eager to see how this new generation of actors will bring Hogwarts back to life.
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GMA Network
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Harry Potter' series: These are the actors who will play the titular role, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley
'Harry Potter' series has finally cast actors for the titular role, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. On Wednesday, Max announced new actors Dominic McLaughlin to play Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. "The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen," show runner and executive producer Francesca Gardiner and executive producer and episode director Mark Mylod said in a statement. On social media, Max posted a photo of the three screen newcomers and said "Dear Mr. Potter, Miss Granger, and Mr. Weasley: We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry." "Please welcome Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley to the HBO Original Series Harry Potter," it added. The announcement comes at the heels of the declaration of John Lithgow as school headmaster Albus Dumbledore, and Papa Essiedu as Severus Snape. Janet McTeer will play transfiguration teacher and Gryffindor's head of house Mineral McGonagall, while Nick Frost, Rubeus Hagrid. All four will be regular cast members. Other casting announcements include Luke Thallon, who will play Defense of the Dark Arts teacher Quirinus Quirell; and Paul Whitehouse, who will play Argus Filch, a squib and the Hogwarts caretaker. The "Harry Potter" series was first announced in 2023. With author J.R. Rowling as executive producer, the series promises to be a faithful adaptation of the beloved Potter books. Streaming will be exclusively on HBO Max, where the complete Harry Pottery movie collection is available for streaming. — LA, GMA Integrated News
