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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harry Potter Actor Alastair Stout's Age Explained
With the casting process for the upcoming Harry Potter reboot series entering its final stages, HBO has now announced the trio who will occupy the leading roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. With Alastair Stout joining the cast as Ron alongside Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and Arabella Stanton as Hermione, fans have become curious about the child actor and his age. Here's everything you need to know about Stout and what's currently known about his age. While the exact age of Alastair Stout remains unknown, he is believed to have been born between 2014 and 2016. As such, the British youngster could be anywhere between 9 to 11 years old at the time of writing, as this was the age range given in the casting call put out by producers. This would make Alastair Stout a similar age to the 11-year-old Arabella Stanton, as well as Dominic McLaughlin, whose age also falls in the 9 to 11-year-old bracket. Unlike his co-stars, however, Stout hasn't had much experience performing in front of the camera. McLaughlin has already secured roles in the upcoming Sky comedy Grow, as well as the BBC action adventure series Gifted, while Stanton has featured in renowned plays such as Matilda the Musical and Starlight Express. In sharp contrast, Alastair Stout, whose real age remains under wraps at the moment, has reportedly only starred in a single advertisement for Albert Bartlett potatoes so far. The newcomer portrays 'Son at dinner' in the commercial, which is titled 'Roll on Jersey Royal Season,' as per The Scotsman. While Harry Potter fans might take some time to adjust to the aforementioned child actors taking over the roles of Hogwarts' iconic trio from Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, showrunner and executive producer Francesca Gardiner believes that they have found the right actors to carry on the Harry Potter legacy. 'The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen,' Gardiner noted while confirming the cast for Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the much-awaited Harry Potter reboot. Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on ComingSoon. The post Harry Potter Actor Alastair Stout's Age Explained appeared first on Mandatory.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Arabella Stanton hailed as perfect Hermione for Harry Potter series, after audition tape goes viral
An audition tape featuring Arabella Stanton, the actress cast as Hermione Granger in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, has captivated fans and drawn widespread comparisons to the original portrayal by Emma Watson. The 11-year-old Stanton, who has already gained acclaim for her lead role as Matilda in London's West End production of Matilda the Musical from 2023 to 2024, appears in the resurfaced footage showing her auditioning for the role of Hermione. While it is unclear if the video is her official audition for the Harry Potter series, viewers on social media were quick to praise her performance, noting striking similarities to Watson's interpretation of the character. On TikTok, fans expressed astonishment, with one user commenting, 'Are we sure she wasn't lip syncing Emma Watson's audio? That was uncanny.' Another wrote, 'Yeah that's Hermione Granger 100 percent. The facial expressions, the attitude, the tone. Nailed it.' Others echoed the sentiment, stating the clip should put any doubts about her casting 'to rest.' Fans have also compared Stanton's performance to a blend of Emma Watson and Jenna Ortega, applauding her for capturing the essence of the beloved book character. 'She's literally PERFECT for this role! I wasn't so excited they were remaking HP but I'm kinda looking forward to it now,' commented one viewer. The casting for the highly anticipated series was announced earlier this week, with Dominic McLaughlin set to play Harry Potter and Alastair Stout cast as Ron Weasley. Creator J.K. Rowling praised the young leads as 'wonderful,' stating she 'couldn't be happier' with the choices. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod praised the extensive casting process led by Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, saying, 'The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen.' The series will also feature veteran actors including Nick Frost, John Lithgow, and Paul Whitehouse, adding further excitement to the project. The enthusiasm surrounding Stanton's audition tape highlights the anticipation and high expectations for HBO's new take on the Harry Potter universe.
Hype Malaysia
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Meet The 3 Main Cast Members Of HBO's Revamped Harry Potter Series
The wizarding world of Harry Potter has taken the world by storm with the production of eight movies, seven books and an entire collection of spin-offs, and now, finally, HBO announced they were going to revamp the series for the first time for the small screens. We got a whiff of the news back in 2021, and now we're finally putting a face to the name, with cast announcements made yesterday. Meet your new Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger in the upcoming HBO Original series based on the iconic 'Harry Potter' franchise. Dominic McLaughlin (Harry), Alastair Stout (Ron), and Arabella Stanton (Hermione) have been cast as the golden trio, HBO announced yesterday (27 May 2025) via its social media channels. During the casting auditions in September 2024, more than 30,000 actors auditioned for the lead roles. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer and director Mark Mylod commented 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 trio, all relatively new to the film industry, join John Lithgow (Albus Dumbledore), Janet McTeer (Minerva McGonagall), and Paapa Essiedu (Severus Snape) in the cast of the highly anticipated reboot of the series. While this marks Stout's first major screen role, McLaughlin previously appeared in the upcoming Sky comedy 'Grow', starring Nick Frost and Golda Rosheuvel. Stanton, meanwhile, played the title role in 'Matilda the Musical' in the West End from 2023 to 2024. As reported by the BBC, filming is expected to begin in summer at the Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and is speculated to air in 2026 on HBO Max. On an interesting note, HBO has disabled its comments section after the announcement of their new casting. What do you think of this golden trio hitting the small screens in 2026? Sources: Variety, BBC, Instagram Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Meet the actors who will play Harry, Hermione and Ron in HBO's ‘Harry Potter' series
After an extensive search, HBO has officially found young wizards Harry, Ron and Hermione for its upcoming 'Harry Potter' series. Newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton are the chosen ones to play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, respectively, of the more than 30,000 children who auditioned during the open casting call. Filming begins this summer and the show premieres next year. 'The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen,' executive producers Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod said in a statement. '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.' Gardiner will serve as showrunner and Mylod will direct multiple episodes of the series. Author J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film & TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films will also executive produce. Here's everything we know about the reimagining of the classic franchise. Prior to nabbing the titular role in 'Harry Potter,' McLaughlin studied at the Performance Academy Scotland for five years. He is set to appear in BBC's upcoming series 'Gifted,' about Scottish teens who discover they have superpowers, and the Sky film 'Grow,' about a grumpy pumpkin farmer and her orphaned niece. 'The news is out and this one is MAGICAL!!' wrote the Performance Academy Scotland on Instagram. 'We are not sure that this will ever feel real but we said from the start that Dominic was the perfect Harry & we are thrilled for everyone else to see this soon too.' 'Harry Potter' is Stout's first major role. His only other credited appearance is a commercial for Albert Bartlett potatoes. Stanton starred as Matilda Wormwood in 'Matilda the Musical' in London's West End from 2023 to 2024. The English actress also played the narrator Control in Andrew Lloyd Webber's play 'Starlight Express' in 2024. Previously announced cast members include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch. HBO has said the show will span a decade and remain faithful to Rowling's books. The original films starred Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. In addition to the seven bestsellers and eight hit films, the franchise also spawned the 'Fantastic Beasts' movie prequels, starring Eddie Redmayne, the play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' and themed areas at Universal parks.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harry Potter Actress Arabella Stanton's Age Explained
Arabella Stanton's age has become a topic of curiosity among fans. The interest follows her casting as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter reboot series. Moreover, fans have reacted positively to the announcement of Stanton's casting as Granger. Viewers are describing the upcoming HBO production as an authentic adaptation of the Harry Potter series. It will cover all the books written by J.K. Rowling. Max recently unveiled the actors who would portray the Golden Trio in the Harry Potter reboot series. The three actors Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, and Arabella Stanton are all set to appear on screen as Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Following this, Stanton's age has stirred discussions on social media. Stanton is a young actress who hails from Britain and is 11 years old. The actress is set to step into the shoes of Emma Watson, famous for playing Granger in the film series. According to a report by Screen Rant, Watson was 10 years old when she joined the cast of the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, in 2001. Thus, Stanton is a year older than Watson was when she was first cast as Granger. As per a report by Forbes, Stanton is already an experienced actress. Her most popular role is that of Matilda Wormwood from Matilda the Musical, which played from 2023 to 2024 at London's West End. Additionally, she has worked in another play named Starlight Express by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The actress also has her own Instagram account named arabellastantonofficial. She reshared the casting announcement that was made by Max in a post. The caption read, 'Please welcome Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley to the HBO Original Series Harry Potter.' Originally reported by Ishita Verma on ComingSoon. The post Harry Potter Actress Arabella Stanton's Age Explained appeared first on Mandatory.
