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Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Harry Potter series price tag unveiled after claims of record breaking budget
Harry Potter is facing a reboot with a brand new cast of actors and it's been reported the series would beat Rings of Power as the most expensive TV show ever to be created HBO has responded to claims the upcoming Harry Potter TV series will be the most expensive television show ever made, following reports suggesting the cost per episode would reach a staggering £75 million. The adaptation of JK Rowling's book series is set to be a decade-long project, with each season dedicated to one of the seven novels. Reports originally published by The Express claimed that the ambitious project would dramatically outspend even Prime Video's The Rings of Power, which cost around $465 million (£399 million) for its first season. However, a source close to the production has now confirmed to that the reported £75 million per episode figure is inaccurate. Instead, the budget is expected to be more in line with the final season of Game of Thrones, which cost approximately $15 million (around £12 million) per episode. Even with a more modest budget than reported, the new Harry Potter series is shaping up to be a landmark production. Casting directors received over 30,000 applications from young actors hoping to play the new generation of Hogwarts students. Now, Warner Bros. and HBO have confirmed that Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout will take on the roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. This also marks the actors' first professional appearances on screen. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod shared: "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." Francesca Gardiner, whose previous credits include His Dark Materials and Killing Eve, is on board as showrunner and writer. She will be joined by Mark Mylod, a veteran director known for his work on Succession and The Last of Us, who will direct multiple episodes. The cast also includes acclaimed actors such as John Lithgow as Professor Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. The series is scheduled to begin filming this summer and premiere in 2026. It is said to be a faithful adaptation of the books and HBO bosses are hoping to use it to bring the wizarding world to new and existing fans alike. HBO Max will stream the series in various countries, including the UK, Germany, and Italy. Production is already underway, with a £1 billion studio expansion being constructed in Leavesden that includes an on-site school for the show's young stars. Analysts are predicting that this will have a long-term impact on the UK's creative industries. Tom Harrington from Enders Analysis has told The Times: "It's not just the box office, the merchandise, the tourists or the tours arising from the books, but the resurgence of big UK film and TV production that came in the wake of the Potter films."
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Meet the cast from new Harry Potter HBO series; Here's who is playing Harry, Hermoine and Ron
Published on May 28, 2025 04:20 PM IST HBO has announced the cast its upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The show will be produced Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod and is expected to debut in 2026. / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 28, 2025 04:20 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 28, 2025 04:20 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 28, 2025 04:20 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 28, 2025 04:20 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 28, 2025 04:20 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 28, 2025 04:20 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 28, 2025 04:20 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 28, 2025 04:20 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 28, 2025 04:20 PM IST
Forbes
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
HBO's ‘Harry Potter' Show Casts Harry, Hermione And Ron
Harry Potter WB After casting the majority of the adult characters in HBO's upcoming, controversial Harry Potter series, it has just cast its child actors who will obviously need to be internet-guarded to high heaven in the current online climate. The actors are: The three unknown actors are after a search of tens of thousands in an audition process to find the right cast. Here's a statement about that from showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer and director Mark Mylod: Almost no information about the actors has been given out yet, which is probably for the best. Of them, only McLaughlin has an IMDB credit for a project that isn't out yet, the other two don't have pages at all. It is likely the case they are all close to the age of 11 as is the case with book trio and how old the OG cast were when they arrived. There have been some amount of nerves about what would happen when Hermione Granger was cast and she turned out to be a black actress. JK Rowling has said in the past Hermione 'could' be black and her skin color was never specified, and she was portrayed as black in the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child stage play. Harry Potter WB Not that anyone should speculate on people's race, but this is the modern internet, and unfortunately Arabella Stanton is instantly being put under a microscope for…looking mildly not white? Maybe? We already see speculation based on her name (Arabella might be…Greek? Stanton is…English?), but again, this is why these kids are going to need to be protected from what is no doubt going to be an awful internet discourse. A totally separate issue is whether the show should exist at all, re-doing a series of wildly popular moves as an HBO series that is likely to span at least seven seasons and likely more than a decade in total given the seasonal gaps between shows. But this is WB and Harry Potter is a multi-billion dollar franchise, so here we are. We still have some key casting left to go (Voldemort, for one) but almost all the huge roles are cast now after this. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Khaleej Times
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Harry Potter TV series makers announce cast for Dumbledore, Snape, Hagrid and more
HBO has confirmed the first cast members for the upcoming Harry Potter series. It has announced the names of the actors who will play key roles in the famous TV series, reported Variety. The cast now includes the following series regulars: John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. In addition, Luke Thallon has joined in the recurring role of Quirinus Quirrell. Paul Whitehouse will appear in the recurring role of Argus Filch in the TV series. Francesca Gardiner, showrunner and executive producer, and Mark Mylod, director of multiple episodes and executive producer, expressed happiness on the new cast and said that they cannot wait to bring such talents onboard. "We are happy to announce the casting of John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse to play Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Hagrid, Quirrell and Filch," they said. "We're delighted to have such extraordinary talent onboard, and we can't wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life," added Francesca Gardner and Mark Mylod. According to Variety, these are the first confirmed actors for the highly anticipated series. For the main roles -- Harry, Ron, and Hermione -- HBO launched an open casting call in the fall, with over 30,000 submissions. Variety reported that the show is expected to begin filming this summer. Francesca Gardiner, known for her work on HBO's Succession and His Dark Materials, will serve as the writer and showrunner, while Mark Mylod, acclaimed for directing episodes of Game of Thrones and Succession, will helm multiple episodes. Both Gardiner and Mylod bring their experience and accolades to the project, having garnered Emmy awards for their contributions to HBO's acclaimed series. Gardiner's previous projects also include producing credits on Killing Eve and The Rook, while Mylod has also directed for shows like The Last of Us and Shameless.
