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STV News
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
What do we know about HBO's new Harry Potter series?
Harry Potter will return to the screen as part of a new HBO television series, with a young Scottish actor cast to play Harry. The streaming giant announced on Tuesday that Dominic McLaughlin will play the protagonist Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will be Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley. It comes after major actors such as John Lithgow and Nick Frost were cast for the show which begins production this summer. Potterheads will get to see a new side of the wizarding world with the show to focus on adapting the books of author and executive producer JK Rowling. Getty Images Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe when they were cast in the Harry Potter Films in 2000. The Harry Potter franchise has already been made into eight blockbuster movies, with the final film hitting the big screen in 2011. Since then, spinoff movies under the Fantastic Beasts franchise have been made starring Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law. But HBO's new series promises to bring new faces to the already established names. Dominic McLaughlin will take the lead role as Harry Potter in the new series. The Scottish actor has appeared in productions of William Shakespeare's Macbeth at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh. He performed alongside three-time Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes, who played Voldemort in the Potter movies. Production company SC Films confirmed that Dominic recently filmed the Sky Originals family comedy film Grow opposite Nick Frost. Jessica Howes/Ruth Crafer/Phil Sharp John Lithgow (left) to play Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu (centre) to play Snape and Luke Thallon (right) to play Quirrell. He is also to appear in the upcoming BBC action adventure series Gifted, which saw more than 3,000 Scottish children apply to be on the show. The Performance Academy Scotland confirmed McLaughlin spent a number of years with them. They said the news was 'magical'. A spokesperson said: '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.' Arabella Stanton will be Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley after a casting call in September saw around 32,000 children audition for the lead roles. HBO reviewed more than 1,000 tapes per day after it was previously stipulated that the three young child actors must be residents of the UK or Ireland, and aged between nine and 11 on April 2025. Other actors announced for the show include John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall. Luke Thallon will play the first book's main antagonist Quirinus Quirrell, and Welsh comedian and actor Paul Whitehouse as Hogwarts caretaker Argus Filch. The series will focus on adapting Rowling's books for TV, with each series to follow the arc of the seven novels. Fans can expect season one to be centred around the events of the Philosopher's Stone, in which Harry and co first arrive at Hogwarts. They are faced with navigating a series of dangerous tasks with Harry eventually facing Voldemort for the first time on screen in the form of Hogwarts teacher Quirinus Quirrell. iStock Dragon breathing fire at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida. Reports suggest the series will then follow chronologically through Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince and finally the Deathly Hallows. In 2023, however, Warner Bros. Discovery said the stories from each of the books will become 'a decade-long series', suggesting it could last longer than seven seasons. JK Rowling will serve as executive producer on the show, but it is not clear if any of the series will be filmed in Scotland. Rowling maintains ownership over key aspects of Harry Potter intellectual property – with the books, films, video games and theatrical shows estimated to be worth £20bn. She said all three young actors cast to play Harry, Ron and Hermione were 'wonderful' and that she 'couldn't be happier' they will be involved. Iconic locations such as the Glenfinnan Viaduct appeared in the films, with Rowling taking inspiration for places in the books from sites in Edinburgh, Glen Coe and Fort William. iStock Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct became famous around the world as the route of the Hogwarts Express. Edinburgh, where Rowling wrote the early stages of the books, has a number of tourist spots for Potter fans to visit dotted around the city. The series is written and executive-produced by Francesca Gardiner, while Mark Mylod will executive-produce and direct multiple episodes of the series. Upon announcing the casting for Harry, Ron and Hermione, they 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.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Vogue Arabia
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue Arabia
Everything We Know About The Harry Potter Series—Cast, Crew, Filming and more
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Also part of the cast are John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Perpa Essidou as Severus Snape, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Luke Tallon as Quirinus Quirrell, and Argus Filch as Paul Whitehouse is set to play Argus Filch. Lithgow, who plays Dumbledore, principal of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, is an Emmy Award winner for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in "The Crown," a Netflix series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth, despite his American origin. He is known as a Tony Award-winning and twice Academy Award-nominated actor. McTeer, who was chosen to play McGonagall, the housemaster of Gryffindor, where Harry and his friends belong, is from England. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for "Tumbleweeds" (2000) and Best Supporting Actress for "The Life of Albert" (2012), and has also appeared in TV dramas, including the Emmy Award-winning drama "Welcome to the Ozarks. Essiedu, who was chosen to play Snape, played by Alan Rickman in the film version, is also from England. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for "I MAY DESTROY YOU" and an Academy Award nomination for "The Lazarus Project" and for "Turn Back the Clock, Save the World! for which he received a British Academy Award nomination, and the stage production of "A Doll's House," for which he won a Tony Award and an Olivier Award. What are the chances of the original cast appearing in the drama version of "Harry Potter"? LONDON - OCTOBER 25, 2002: Actors Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint attend a photocall for the movie "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" at the Guildhall October 25, 2002 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by)Daniel Radcliffe seems unlikely to make a cameo appearance. In an interview with " E!" he was asked about appearing in the series, and he replied, "I don't think so. I don't think so. The producers want to make it completely different from the movie version. I don't know if our cameo will have a positive effect. I would like to watch it with you guys too," he replied. Article originally published on Vogue Japan
ABC News
7 days ago
- Business
- ABC News
Three newcomers cast as leads for Harry Potter reboot series
The actors who will take up the lead roles in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series have been found. Showrunners have cast Dominic McLaughlin to play the titular role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley after an open casting call for British children aged nine to 11. "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," executive producers Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod 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 roles of Harry, Hermione and Ron were first brought to life on screen in 2001 by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. In April, HBO announced veteran actor John Lithgow had been cast as Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Other roles already confirmed include Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. "We're delighted to have such extraordinary talent onboard, and we can't wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life," Gardiner and Mylod said in April. HBO has said the series, which is slated to run for more than a decade, will be a "faithful adaptation" of the Harry Potter books by JK Rowling. It will devote at least one season per book and is expected to debut in 2026. Rowling, who maintains ownership over the Harry Potter franchise, has an executive producer credit in the HBO series.
Vogue
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
HBO's Controversial Harry Potter Series Has Found Its Harry, Ron, and Hermione—and They're All Newcomers
HBO's forthcoming adaptation of the Harry Potter books has sparked discourse since it was first announced back in 2023 (due in no small part to author and series producer J.K. Rowling's transphobia), but on Tuesday, fans recieved an exciting casting update: Newcomer Dominic McLaughlin will take on the role of Harry Potter, while Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will co-starring as Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively. '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,' showrunner and executive producer Francesca Gardiner and executive producer and episodic director Mark Mylod—both known for their work on Succession—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.' John Lithgow Janet McTeer Paapa Essiedu Much of the adult cast of the new Harry Potter series, described as 'a faithful adaptation' of Rowling's original material, has already been announced, including John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. Even amid the controversy surrounding the series—what with Rowling apparently no longer on speaking terms with her original Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson)—it's hard not to root for these kids to have as successful (and normal!) an experience as possible, entering one of history's biggest young-adult franchises ever.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
At Rs 35,000 crore, Harry Potter Reboot is set to become the world's most expensive TV show; details here
Harry Potter reboot world's most expensive TV show: When you think of high-budget shows, Game of Thrones or The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power might come to mind. But now, a new series is grabbing global attention for its jaw-dropping cost. The upcoming reboot of the Harry Potter series has been crowned the world's most expensive TV show, with a reported budget of over Rs 35,000 crore—yes, you read that right! Harry Potter Series Becomes the World's Most Expensive TV Show The reboot of the Harry Potter series is not just another remake—it's breaking records before it even airs. According to the website the series is set to cost more than £ 3.15 billion or $4.2 billion (approx. Rs 35,000 crore) in total, making it the world's most expensive TV show to date. This new version is expected to explore JK Rowling's books in far more detail than the original movies. Each Episode Costs More Than an Average Movie The numbers are simply unbelievable. The Harry Potter TV show is expected to have seven seasons, with six episodes in each season. That's a total of 42 episodes. Each episode is said to cost around £75 million (over $100 million or Rs 856 crore), more than many Hollywood blockbusters. In comparison, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power had a budget of $62 million per episode and a total cost of just over $1 billion. Clearly, Harry Potter's reboot is playing in a league of its own. Potterville: A Mini City Built Just for the Show One major reason for the sky-high budget is the construction of a full-fledged city, nicknamed Potterville, which will serve as the main filming location. Built by Warner Bros Studios, this mini city has cost about £1 billion (over $1.3 billion or Rs 11,000 crore). This magical set will include detailed recreations of iconic places like: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry King's Cross Station Privet Drive Such a massive set ensures authenticity and long-term use, as the producers plan to use it for multiple seasons and possibly other spin-offs. A Star-Studded Cast Brings Magic to Life Again The upcoming Harry Potter series will feature a brand-new cast lineup that fans are already excited about. Big names have been brought on board to reimagine these iconic characters: John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch With such talented actors, the makers aim to deliver deeper, more emotional performances compared to the original films. More Faithful to the Books Than the Movies While the eight original Harry Potter films were loved across the world, many fans felt that key moments from the books were skipped or rushed. This reboot of the Harry Potter series promises to be more faithful and in-depth, giving each book a full season to explore characters and storylines in detail. From sky-high episode costs to building a custom-made wizarding world, this reboot of the Harry Potter series is set to change the way we look at television production. With a total cost estimated to be over $4.2 billion, it has comfortably overtaken all previous contenders for the title of the world's most expensive TV show. Whether you're a longtime Potterhead or a newcomer, this grand retelling is bound to make history in the world of entertainment. For the latest and more interesting financial news, keep reading Indiatimes Worth. Click here.
