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HBO's ‘Harry Potter' Series Finds Its Harry, Ron and Hermione
HBO's Harry Potter TV series has found its Harry, Ron and Hermione. The trio of Hogwarts freshmen are newcomers to Hollywood. This time, Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton is Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout is the new Ron Weasley. In the films, those roles were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively. There were eight Harry Potter films and a series of three Fantastic Beasts movies — a spinoff of the original IP. Author J.K. Rowling wrote seven Harry Potter books; the eighth book in the series was split into two movies. More from The Hollywood Reporter Taina Elg, Actress in 'Les Girls' and 'The 39 Steps,' Dies at 95 'Awards Chatter' Pod: Sissy Spacek on Her Collab 'Die My Love,' the 'New Hollywood' of the '70s and the Penises in 'Dying for Sex' Paris Gaming Studio Amplitude, Newly Independent From Sega, Raises $13.5 Million '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 director (of multiple episodes) Mark Mylod said in a joint 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.' HBO very publicly hosted an open casting call to find this next installment's new kids. Previously-announced cast can be found here. The Harry Potter series, not (yet?) officially titled 'Harry Potter,' to be clear, will be 'a faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter books,' HBO says. The series will stream on HBO Max (fka Max, ffka HBO Max — it's a whole thing). The HBO series is produced in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. It is executive produced by Rowling, Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films. Harry Potter the series will begin production this summer for a 2026 rollout. See the new kids below; you can probably figure out who is who. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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Marilyn Howard Ellman, Daughter of The Three Stooges' Curly Howard, Dies at 86
Marilyn Howard Ellman, the youngest daughter of The Three Stooges star Curly Howard, died May 6 in Simi Valley of heart failure, her son Bradley Server told The Hollywood Reporter. She was her parents divorced and her father often on the road at the height of his career in the early 1940s, Ellman only got to visit him maybe two weekends a month, her son noted. Later, she would spend time with him in the hospital after he had suffered a series of strokes, one of which forced him to leave The Three Stooges in 1946. 'My mom vividly remembers how much he loved animals,' Server said in a 2020 interview. 'She would always play with a dog he had. And he absolutely adored this dog that stood by him until the end. You know, despite my grandfather's big personality onscreen, I learned he was actually a shy, quiet man in private.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Taina Elg, Actress in 'Les Girls' and 'The 39 Steps,' Dies at 95 James McEachin, Star of 'Tenafly' and Perry Mason Telefilms, Dies at 94 Marcel Ophuls, 'Sorrow and the Pity' Documentarian, Dies at 97 Ellman was just 13 when her dad died at age 48 on Jan. 18, 1952, in San Gabriel, California. Curly had been replaced in the act by brother Shemp Howard, who joined another brother, Moe Howard, and Larry Fine. Marilyn Howard was born in Los Angeles on Dec. 18, 1938. Her dad — birth name Jerome Lester Horwitz — and mom, Elaine Julia Ackerman, were married for three years before they divorced in 1940. (Curly would have a second daughter named Janie with his fourth wife.) After Curly's death, she was adopted by her mother's second husband, Moe Diamond, when she was 14. Ellman graduated from North Hollywood High School and attended USC for two years before she worked as a procurement buyer in the electronics business. She would marry twice, and her survivors include her older son, Darren; daughter Andrea; granddaughter Elizabeth; and half-brother Michael. Bradley Server performs slapstick comedy on social media under the stage name Curly G, short for 'Curly's Grandson.' 'Our mother will be deeply missed, and she will never be replaced as the matriarch of our family,' Bradley said. 'Her love, compassion and wisdom has shaped all of us.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
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Rick Derringer, Singer-Songwriter Known for ‘Hang on Sloopy' and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Coo,' Dies at 77
Rick Derringer, the classic rock guitarist-songwriter best known for performing the garage rock hit 'Hang on Sloopy' and for writing 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Coo,' has died, his rep confirmed. He was 77. 'With a career spanning six decades, the legendary Rick Derringer left an indelible mark on the music industry as a guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer,' Wilson said in a statement on Facebook. He didn't disclose a cause of death but said Derringer died in Ormond Beach, Florida. 'Derringer's legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent. His passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed by fans, colleagues and loved ones.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Shaboozey Responds to Viral AMAs Side Eye Moment With Megan Maroney Marilyn Howard Ellman, Daughter of The Three Stooges' Curly Howard, Dies at 86 Taina Elg, Actress in 'Les Girls' and 'The 39 Steps,' Dies at 95 Wilson wrote that 'out of respect for Rick Derringer's family and loved ones, details regarding funeral arrangements and memorial services will be announced' at a later date. Derringer was born in Celina, Ohio, in 1947. He first broke through with his band The McCoys in the '60s, with 'Hang on Sloopy' topping the Hot 100 in 1965. Their next single, a cover of the song 'Fever,' peaked at No. 7 on the chart. By the '70s, Derringer found further success with his song 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Coo.' Johnny Winter first released a version of the song in 1970 on the album Johnny Winter And, which featured Derringer and fellow McCoys members Randy Jo Hobbs and Randy Zehringer. Derringer released his own version in 1973, with that one hitting No. 23 on the Hot 100. Derringer worked with Johnny's brother Edgar Winter as well, producing his songs 'Frankenstein' and 'Free Ride.' He also wrote and performed 'Real American,' which appeared on the WWF's Wrestling Album that he produced. That song would become Hulk Hogan's theme. Derringer was prolific, working with a range of major acts including Cyndi Lauper, Kiss, Steely Dan, Barbra Streisand, Bonnie Tyler and Ringo Starr. He produced 'Weird Al' Yankovic's first six albums, winning a Grammy for 'Eat It' (a parody of Michael Jackson's 'Beat It') in 1984 for best comedy recording. 'I'm very sad to say that my friend, rock guitar legend Rick Derringer, has passed,' Yankovic wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. 'He had an enormous impact on my life and will be missed greatly.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More
