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Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Who are Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout? Harry Potter child stars announced
It's the announcement that Harry Potter fans have been waiting for - and Harry's Scottish. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... After a gruelling casting process that saw more than 30,000 children auditioned, we now know who will play the three young leads in the new Harry Potter television show. The new Harry, Hermione and Ron. | HBO It's now been nearly 14 years since the eighth and final part of the Harry Potter film series hit cinema screens – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 was released in 2011. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad And it's a remarkable 24 years since the first film in the series was released, introducing the world to the then little-known acting trio of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. Now fans of the boy wizard have something new to look forward to, with a Harry Potter television series in the works - with Edinburgh-based author JK Rowling on board as a producer. Streaming service Max (formerly HBO Max) will be making it and last year had an open casting call for young actors from the UK and Ireland to play Harry, Ron and Hermione. And now they have announced who will play Harry, Hermione and Ron - and be instantly catapaulted to international stardom. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad They join a number of big names already cast, including John Lithgow as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid. Here's what we know about the three newcomers. Who is Dominic McLaughlin (Harry Potter)? Scottish actor Dominic McLaughlin has been cast as Harry Potter in the new television series. While McLaughlin has had little screentime so far, he's already been cast in two television series set to be released over the course of the next year. He'll be appearing in Sky comedy Grow alongside new Hagrid Nick Frost and Golda Rosheuvel. The series is about a man who returns to his childhood neighborhood after his father's death only to be sucked into the murky world of drug dealing Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He's also been cast in BBC action adventure series Gifted. Set in Edinburgh (and filmed in both Edinburgh and Glasgow), Gifted follows a group of Scottish teenagers who discover they have superpowers. McLaughlin has also been on stage in Edinburgh - appearing opposite stars Ralph Fiennes and Luther actress Indira Varma in Macbeth at the Royal Highland Centre. He trained as acting and musical theatre school the Performance Academy Scotland, who celebrated the news on Facebook, saying: 'The news is out and this one is MAGICAL!! 'Our amazing young performer has been cast as Harry Potter in the new upcoming HBO TV series. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We are not sure that this will ever feel real but we said from the start that Dominic was the perfect Harry and we are thrilled for everyone else to see this soon too. 'Dominic, we will forever be proud of you! We have had an incredible journey with you these last five years at TPA and can't wait for what's next on this journey! 'We are extremely proud to represent you and can't wait to go on this Wizarding journey together. 'A massive congratulations to Dominic…our Harry Potter.' Who is Arabella Stanton (Hermione)? 11-year-old English actor Arabella Stanton has been cast as Hermione Granger in the new Harry Potter television series. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad She will be making her screen debut, but has a fair amount of experience on stage. Her biggest role to date is as Matilda Wormwood in Matilda the Musical in London's West End from 2023 to 2024. She has also starred in Andrew Lloyd Webber's play Starlight Express as the narrator Control. Who is Alastair Stout (Ron)? Alastair Stout has been cast as Ron Weasley in the new Harry Potter television series. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Pretty much a complete unknown before winning the role, his only previous credited screen appearance is in an advert for Albert Bartlett potatoes entitled 'Roll on Jersey Royal Season'. He plays 'son at dinner'. What have the Harry Potter makers said about the casting? Showrunner and executive producer Francesca Gardiner 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.
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
HBO casts Harry, Hermione and Ron for 'Harry Potter' TV show
There's a new golden trio headed to Hogwarts. On Tuesday, HBO announced that it has found three newcomers in the roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in its upcoming 'Harry Potter' TV series. Dominic McLaughlin will star as Harry, while Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will play Hermione and Ron. The upcoming HBO show is described as a faithful adaptation of the books by author J.K. Rowling, who serves as an executive producer on the series. Multiple seasons of the show are planned, with each one bringing the Harry Potter characters on new adventures. It will stream exclusively on HBO Max. Francesca Gardiner serves as the showrunner and executive producer on the series, while Mark Mylod will direct several episodes and also executive produce. They both say they're delighted to have found the young actors to play Harry, Hermione and Ron. '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," they said in a statement. "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.' The three beloved characters of the book series were previously portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. Radcliffe, Watson and Grint starred in all eight films from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in 2001 to "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" in 2011. It was previously announced that John Lithgow will play Dumbledore, while Janet McTeer will portray Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu will portray Severus Snape.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Harry Potter' Star John Lithgow Can't Understand All The J.K. Rowling Backlash
John Lithgow admitted facing backlash from J.K. Rowling's critics after he joined HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' TV series was not on his bingo card. In a new interview with the Times of London, the actor revealed that he 'absolutely' didn't foresee the mounting criticisms aimed at him on social media, stemming from Rowling's many anti-trans controversies. 'It was a big decision because it's probably the last major role I'll play,' said the 79-year-old actor, who is set to portray Albus Dumbledore in the show based on Rowling's 'Harry Potter' books. 'It's an eight-year commitment, so I was just thinking about mortality and that this is a very good winding-down role.' Lithgow said he was first made aware of the disapproval surrounding Rowling after he received a text from 'a very good friend who is the mother of a trans child.' 'That was the canary in the coalmine,' he declared. The message, according to the actor, contained a link to an op-ed titled 'An Open Letter to John Lithgow: Please Walk Away from Harry Potter.' The piece accused Rowling of being 'anti-trans' and slammed her for having 'attacked trans kids directly.' Over the years, Rowling has come under fire for posting anti-trans rhetoric and publicly supporting anti-trans legislation. Her comments have drawn outrage from fans of the fantasy series, trans activists and Hollywood stars, including 'Harry Potter' alum Emma Watson and Pedro Pascal. When questioned whether the disapproval of Rowling made him think twice about taking on the role, Lithgow replied: 'Oh, heavens no.' In fact, Lithgow told the Times of London that he questioned, 'Why this is a factor at all' in the grand scheme of things. 'I thought, why is this a factor at all? I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it,' he said of the uproar over the best-selling author. 'I suppose at a certain point I'll meet her and I'm curious to talk to her.' Elsewhere in the interview, Lithgow explained the irony that he is now be tied to controversial figures like Rowling and British author Roald Dahl, whom he currently stars as in a West End production of 'Giant,' at this 'moment in my life.' Dahl faced criticism before his death in 1990 for making antisemtic statements and using racist tropes and language in some of his novels. 'It's so interesting to me at this moment in my life, when I've always loved entertaining kids, that I should be engaged with these writers — J.K. Rowling and Roald Dahl — who are geniuses at entertaining kids but have had crises among adults,' Lithgow said. The forthcoming 'Harry Potter' series was first confirmed in 2023. The show comes more than a decade after 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' was released in theaters, wrapping up the titular hero's journey on the big screen. The series is expected to air in 2026 or 2027. 'Bridgerton' Star Nicola Coughlan Calls Out J.K. Rowling For Celebrating Anti-Trans Court Ruling HBO Reveals J.K. Rowling's Participation In Upcoming 'Harry Potter' Series HBO Baffles Fans With 'Harry Potter' Reboot Series, Defense Of J.K. Rowling's Role
Scotsman
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Who will play Voldemort in the new Harry Potter TV Series? Here are 11 actors tipped to play the Dark Lord
It's now been nearly 14 years since the eighth and final part of the Harry Potter film series hit cinema screens – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 was released in 2011. Could one of these actors be set to land the role of Lord Voldemort in the new Harry Potter television series? | Getty Images And it's a remarkable 24 years since the first film in the series was released, introducing the world to the then little-known acting trio of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. Since then three parts of the ' Fantastic Beasts ' series, starring Eddie Redmayne , have been added to the Potterverse. But now fans of the boy wizard have something new to look forward to, with a Harry Potter television series in the works. Streaming service Max (formerly HBO Max) will be making it and last year had an open casting call for young actors from the UK and Ireland to play Harry, Ron and Hermione. It's expected that, as with the film series, the three main roles will be filled by currently unknown acting talent. And a number of the grown-up parts are now filled - with Nick Frost playing Rubeus Hagrid, John Lithgow cast as Aldus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer taking on the role of Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu tackling Severus Snape. Some smaller parts are also taken, with Paul Whitehouse and Luke Thallon playing Argus Filch and Professor Quirinus respectively. But there are plenty more big parts up for grabs, including the Dark Lord himself - Lord Voldemort. Here are the 11 actors tipped to success Ralph Fiennes (including Ralph himself) according to 1 . Cillian Murphy - 1/2 The 1/2 hot favourite to play the Dark Lord is Cillian Murphy, who last year won a Best Actor Oscar for his performance in 'Oppenheimer'. He would certainly be a real coup for the casting team. | Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Rhys Ifans - 7/4 Welsh star Rhys Ifans is the 7/4 second favourite to land the plum role. He's experienced in fantasy films, having appeareed in 'House of the Dragon', and is already part of the Potterverse, having played Xenophilius Lovegood in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1'. | Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Christian Bale - 2/1 Another Oscar winner (he won for 'The Fighter') is third favourite - Christian Bale is priced at 2/1. He's shown he can play evil well as the fearsome Patrick Bateman in 'American Psycho'. | Getty Images, Photo Sales 4 . Matt Smith - 5/2 Former Doctor Who Matt Smith was fairly monstrous in 'Last Night In Soho'. He might fancy another role as a baddie, and is a 5/2 shot to play Lord Voldemort. | Getty Images Photo Sales
See - Sada Elbalad
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Everything We Know So Far about HBO's "Harry Potter" Series
Yara Sameh Thirteen years after 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' was released in theaters and brought an end to Harry's journey on the big screen, the Harry Potter universe is gearing up for a return in the form of episodic television. Led by showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod of 'Succession,' HBO's take on the beloved book-turned-movie-franchise aims to bring the magical world back to life as Harry Potter discovers he's a wizard and leaves his muggle family behind to attend Hogwarts, a school of magic. Along the way, he befriends Ron and Hermione and becomes a significant part of a plot against Lord Voldemort, or as most call him, He Who Must Not Be Named. The show comes nearly 30 years after J.K. Rowling published 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,' which was adapted into a film directed by Chris Columbus in 2001. In total, the original 'Harry Potter' film series has grossed $7.7 billion at the worldwide box office. Who has been cast in the show? HBO has confirmed that John Lithgow ('Conclave,' 'The Crown'), Janet McTeer ('Tumbleweeds,' 'The White Queen'), Paapa Essiedu ('I May Destroy You,' 'Gangs of London') and Nick Frost ('Shaun of the Dead,' 'Hot Fuzz') will be in the series. Lithgow is playing Albus Dumbledore, McTeer is playing Minerva McGonagall, Essiedu is playing Severus Snape, and Frost is playing Rubeus Hagrid. Additionally, Luke Thallon (Tom Stoppard's 'Leopoldstadt,' Rupert Goold's 'Patriots') will play the recurring role of Quirinus Quirrell, while Paul Whitehouse ('The Fast Show,' 'Harry & Paul') will play Argus Filch. Lithgow previously joined Variety for an episode of 'Know Their Lines,' where he discussed how his big question for the team behind the show was: 'What is new about this?' 'I don't know the Harry Potter canon by heart as 98% of the world's population seems to,' Lithgow said. 'It was a huge decision because it involves the next several years of my life. And I'm not young. I mean, this is the last big role I'll probably play.' He went on to explain his connection to the late Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in the final six movies. 'I was a huge admirer of Michael Gambon. I never met him, but I always kind of idolized him. And Michael Gambon and I happened to have the same birthday, so I thought that was a kind of wizard-like touch,' Lithgow said. How will the show differ from the movies? Each of the seven books will make up an entire season. Gardiner and Myold have talked about seeing the show as a chance to expand on the books and movies without undoing their legacy. For example, they talked about their desire not to 'mess with' the Great Hall look. They are hoping to 'really dig into the character arcs' and explore the various characters in Hogwarts that didn't get as much screen time before, including staff and workers. Will J.K. Rowling be a part of the show? In recent years, one of the most controversial elements of the Harry Potter world has been J.K. Rowling's vocal comments online against transgender and non-binary people. Nevertheless, Rowling will serve as an executive producer on the show. At a press conference on Nov. 12, HBO chief Casey Bloys mentioned that Rowling was 'very, very involved in the process of selecting the writer and the director,' with her anti-trans comments not affecting their decision to work with her. Rowling has continued to make her beliefs known. After John Oliver spoke out earlier this month about the right wing's 'obsession' with banning transgender athletes, Rowling said on X: 'Taking fashionable anti-women's rights positions was the cost of doing business. But it's time to read the fucking room.' Do we know who is playing Harry, Ron and Hermione yet? Not yet! It has been reported that around 32,000 kids auditioned in Ireland and the U.K. for the lead roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. As of December 5, Gardiner and Mylod were reviewing audition tapes. When will the show be filmed and released? The show is set to start filming in the summer of 2025 in Leavesden, where the movies were also filmed. 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