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Express Tribune
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
HBO reveals first look at new Weasley siblings for Harry Potter series
HBO's upcoming Harry Potter television series is beginning to take shape as the casting of the Weasley family has been unveiled. The network shared new images on social media introducing the actors who will bring several of the iconic red-haired siblings to life. Tristan and Gabriel Harland, twin brothers who previously appeared in Netflix's The Last Kingdom, have been cast as Fred and George Weasley. Their casting immediately drew attention, as many fans have long speculated who might take on the challenge of playing the mischievous pair. Percy Weasley will be portrayed by Ruari Spooner, known for his role in the short film Syncopation. Ginny Weasley will be played by Gracie Cochrane, who had a supporting role in Apple TV+'s Blitz. While the majority of Ron's siblings have been revealed, Charlie Weasley has yet to be announced. HBO teased the delay by joking that the dragon-loving character is 'in Romania at the moment' but will be joining soon. Fans are also waiting for news on who will portray Arthur and Bill Weasley, two characters who play key roles later in the series. Katherine Parkinson has already been confirmed to play Molly Weasley, rounding out the heart of the family. Production for the series recently began at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, the same site where blockbuster films such as Barbie and Wonka were shot. The show is expected to premiere in 2027 and run for a decade, covering all seven of J.K. Rowling's books in a more expansive format than the films starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. Rowling herself is on board as an executive producer. With the Weasley siblings now stepping into the spotlight, excitement continues to build for a series that promises to revisit Hogwarts with a new generation of actors. For many fans, this extended format could finally allow the Weasley family to shine as they did in the books.
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
See photos of new-look Weasley siblings in HBO's 'Harry Potter' series
HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" television series has found the actors to play most of the Weasley siblings. Production began recently on the TV series, which is based on J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" books, expected to hit the network in 2027 with new seasons releasing through 2037. Back in May, HBO revealed Dominic McLaughlin would play Harry Potter, with Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout taking the roles of Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. The network on Tuesday, Aug. 19, revealed the actors chosen to play most of Ron's siblings by posting photos on social media: Tristan Harland and Gabriel Harland, twins who have both appeared in Netflix series "The Last Kingdom," will play Fred and George Weasley. Ruari Spooner, cast as Percy Weasley, recently appeared in the short film "Syncopation," according to Gracie Cochrane, who will play Ginny Weasley, had a small part in the Apple TV+ film "Blitz." Still to be cast: older brother Charlie Weasley, a dragon expert who appears in the books but is only mentioned in the films, according to the Harry Potter Fandom site. The actor with that part will apparently be revealed soon, as the HBO Instagram post notes, "Charlie's in Romania at the moment but will be joining us soon enough..." 'Harry Potter': Everything we know so far about new series coming to HBO Two other Weasley roles likely to be cast: father Arthur Weasley – the role of Molly Weasley is being played by Katherine Parkinson – and the eldest Weasley son, Bill, who joins the fight against Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters in the book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" and film "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." What is the new 'Harry Potter' TV series about? Like the films starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, the HBO "Harry Potter" series will be an adaptation of the popular books written by J.K. Rowling. The author is an executive producer on the series. When will HBO release the new 'Harry Potter' TV series? HBO has not given an exact premiere date for television show, but announced it debut in 2027. The new series is expected to release over the subsequent decade. According to Warner Bros. Discovery, the series is being filmed at the Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, United Kingdom, which was also home for the filming of the new "Superman" movie, "Barbie" and "Wonka." Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
