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USA Today
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Meet your new Harry Potter: HBO series casts Harry, Ron and Hermione
Meet your new Harry Potter: HBO series casts Harry, Ron and Hermione Show Caption Hide Caption Take the Metro-Floo at Universal Orlando's Ministry of Magic Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park will bring the iconic Ministry of Magic to life, fans will be able to go to 1920s wizarding Paris. We have a new Harry Potter. HBO has cast three newcomers in the roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley for its upcoming "Harry Potter" TV series. Producers Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod said the iconic casting decision followed an "extraordinary search." "The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen," they 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." 'Harry Potter' TV show cast: Meet Arabella Stanton, Alastair Stout and Dominic McLaughlin Dominic McLaughlin is set to play Harry, while Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley. Along with the announcement, HBO released a photo of the three actors posing while crouching in grass. The studio previously put out a casting call seeking actors between the ages of 9 and 11 for the parts. 'Harry Potter' series cast announced: Here's who plays Dumbledore, Snape HBO's "Harry Potter" series will be a new adaptation of the original books by J.K. Rowling, which were already turned into the hit film series starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. Rowling serves as executive producer on the show. The series had previously cast several of its supporting roles, with John Lithgow set to play Dumbledore, Nick Frost starring as Hagrid and Paapa Essiedu playing Snape. It has not yet been announced who will play Voldemort, the series' overarching villain portrayed in the movies by Ralph Fiennes. Fiennes himself has backed the idea of Cillian Murphy getting the role. 'Harry Potter' HBO TV series casting children for roles of Harry, Ron, Hermione When the "Harry Potter" series was announced in 2023, Rowling said that HBO Max's "commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me," adding that she is "looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long form television series." New 'Harry Potter' cast With the central trio set, here's what the cast of the "Harry Potter" show looks like thus far: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch When is the 'Harry Potter' series coming out? HBO has not set a premiere date for the "Harry Potter" TV series. But according to Deadline, HBO CEO Casey Bloys said the show will likely debut in late 2026 or early 2027. Contributing: Mary Walrath-Holdridge
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
From nifflers to demiguises: These magical creatures make Epic Universe's Wizarding World
From nifflers to demiguises: These magical creatures make Epic Universe's Wizarding World Show Caption Hide Caption Take the Metro-Floo at Universal Orlando's Ministry of Magic Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park will bring the iconic Ministry of Magic to life, fans will be able to go to 1920s wizarding Paris. ORLANDO, Fla. – There has been a lot of hype for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, the most in-demand attraction at the new Universal Epic Universe theme park in Orlando. Rightly so, because the queue is an attraction unto itself – jaw-dropping, built to scale and packed with details from the films. However, it's not the most magical part of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Most of this world – one of five at the park – is set in 1920s wizarding Paris, like the 'Fantastic Beasts' franchise. And just like in those films, the magical creatures steal the spotlight. From the big stars of the show 'Le Cirque Arcanus' to the wide-eyed mooncalf at the door of the Oculus Regulus shop to the tiny bowtruckle animatronic in the locksmith's window, these adorable creatures are everywhere. Some only appear when visitors cast spells with interactive wands, like the mischievous spitting grindylow in the fountain by the Battle at the Ministry entrance or the mysterious demiguise in a window near Bar Moonshine. Many others are woven into the world's decor, like the golden nifflers adorning old-fashioned cash registers and the stunning mosaic tilework in Café L'air De La Sirène. The more you look for them, the more you'll find. The reporter on this story received access from Universal. USA TODAY maintains editorial control of content.
