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Sunday World
7 hours ago
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- Sunday World
Late Late Toy Show star cast in new Harry Potter TV series
Leo Earley will play the role of Irish wizard Seamus Finnigan Leo Earley will play Seamus Finnigan in the HBO TV adaptation of the Harry Potter books. Image: RTE. Late Late Toy Show star Leo Earley has been cast in a brand new Harry Potter TV show on HBO. The Letrim native appeared on the annual Christmas show in 2024 where he gave an impressive monologue about hats. The young actor has been cast to play the role of Irish wizard Seamus Finnigan in the highly anticipated series, Variety reports. In the film franchise, the role was played by Kildare actor Devon Murray. Harry Potter will be played by Dominic McLaughlin, with Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout playing his two best friends, Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley. Other actors added to the show's cast include Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy and Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy. John Lithgow has been cast as Albus Dumbledore with Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. Luke Thallon will play Quirinus Quirrell, and Paul Whitehouse will star as Argus Filch. The TV show, which will be based on J.K. Rowling's book series, is due to begin production in the UK this summer. Leo Earley will play Seamus Finnigan in the HBO TV adaptation of the Harry Potter books. Image: RTE. News in 90 Seconds - June 11th A date for its release has not yet been confirmed; however, the network behind the show has said it is expected in late 2026 or 2027. Francesca Gardiner has written the show and will serve as the executive producer and showrunner. Mark Mylod will also be an executive producer, alongside J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts..
Irish Examiner
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Late Late Toy Show star cast in upcoming HBO Harry Potter series
The Late Late Toy Show star Leo Earley has landed a role in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series. The Leitrim native stole the hearts of the nation with his storytelling skills last year when he appeared on the Late Late Toy Show. He has now been cast as Seamus Finnigan in the upcoming series, which Devon Murray previously played in the film franchise. The IT Crowd star Katherine Parkinson has also been announced to be playing Molly Weasley, the mother of Ron Weasley, in the new series. Other additions to the cast include Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, and Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge. In May, newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout were announced to be playing the leading roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively. The cast also includes John Lithgow as Professor Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, and Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell. HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series will be a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's books. It has been reported that the new series is likely to be released in late 2026 or early 2027.
The Journal
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Seven-year-old Late Late Toy Show star cast in new Harry Potter TV series
SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Irish actor Leo Earley has been cast in the upcoming television adaptation of Harry Potter. Earley, a Leitrim native, will play Hogwarts student Seamus Finnegan, an Irish character who features prominently throughout the book series. The young talent is best known for a monologue about hats, which he read aloud during the Late Late Toy Show last year. The Late Late Show / YouTube The role of Seamus Finnigan was previously played by Irish actor Devon Murray in the Harry Potter film franchise. Advertisement He played the character in all eight movies, the production of which spanned from 2000 to 2010. The film series featured a number of prominent Irish actors, including Brendan Gleeson, Fiona Shaw and the late Richard Harris. The new television series was announced by HBO in 2023, with production to begin this summer in the UK. The series has been described as a 'faithful adaptation' of the children's books, with author JK Rowling signed on as executive director. The series will feaure a number of well-known actors, including John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, and Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley. Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin and Alastair Stout. HBO HBO Last month, acting newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout were announced to be playing the leading roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley respectively. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Irish Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
RTE Late Late Toy Show star lands major role in highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series
AN RTE Late Late Toy Show star has landed a major role in the highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series. From HBO, the upcoming series will adapt 3 Toy Show star Leo Earley has been cast in HBO's Harry Potter TV series 3 HBO are adapting JK Rowling's seven novels into a TV series Credit: AP:Associated Press 3 Leo will be starring as Seamus Finnigan Credit: WARNER BROS Bosses have been busy assembling the cast for the new adaptation and several new members have now been officially confirmed to join the Wizarding World. Leo Earley, who appeared in last year's The Leitrim native impressed The young star has been reportedly cast as Seamus Finnigan in the series. read more on harry potter The role was previously played by Devon Murray in the film franchise. The casting of the TV show's three young leads . Dominic McLaughlin is set to star as Harry, with Alastair Stout as Ron and Arabella Stanton as Hermione. Many other read more on the irish sun The actress, 47, is a BAFTA winner for her role as Jen in hit sitcom The IT Crowd. Viewers may have more recently seen Katherine as Lizzie Vereker in raunchy Disney+ series Rivals. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) Official Trailer Fellow BAFTA winner Daniel Rigby, 42, is set to play Harry's Muggle uncle Vernon Dursley. He won a BAFTA for playing Eric Morecambe in the 2011 BBC film Eric and Ernie. HOCUS FOCUS Also joining the cast is Bel Powley in the role of Harry's biological aunt, Petunia Dursley. Her past credits include a main role on The Morning Show, opposite Lox Pratt, star of the BBC's upcoming Lord of the Flies, will be playing Harry's school rival Draco Malfoy. Meanwhile, actor Johnny Flynn, 42, will take on the role of Draco's father, Lucius Malfoy. Rounding out these announcements 47, in the role of Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge. The Sun revealed how HBO's adaptation Producers are pouring into Warner Bros' rapidly expanding studio complex at . It will include new roads, multi-storey car parks and vast hangars to house the sets.
RTÉ News
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Toy Show star Leo Earley cast in HBO's Harry Potter TV series
Young Irish star Leo Earley, who appeared in last year's Late Late Toy Show, has been cast in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The Leitrim native, who impressed audiences with his monologue about hats in the Toy Show in 2024, will play the character of Seamus Finnigan in the highly-anticipated series, Variety reports. The role was previously played by Devon Murray in the film franchise. The IT Crowd star Katherine Parkinson was also announced to be playing Molly Weasley, the mother of Ron Weasley. Other additions to the cast include Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown, and Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge. In May, newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout were announced to be playing the leading roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively. The cast also includes John Lithgow as Professor Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch and Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell. Each season of the new show will be a faithful adaptation of the books, which were written by author and executive producer JK Rowling. Rowling's books have already been made into movies with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint playing the three leads. Filming is taking place this summer in the UK.
