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USA Today
3 hours 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
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Harry Potter' series makers unveil the Weasley siblings: Ginny, Percy and twins Fred-George
'Harry Potter' series makers unveil the Weasley siblings: Ginny, Percy and twins Fred-George The makers of the upcoming HBO 'Harry Potter' series on Tuesday unveiled the young actors set to play the iconic Weasley siblings, adding to the growing anticipation around the show. With the shooting for the series now in full swing, the latest additions have added to the growing buzz. On Tuesday, HBO Max shared an official picture of the Weasley siblings, confirming the young actors who will step into the shoes of the iconic characters. While Alastair Stout has already been roped in to play Ron Weasley, Tristan Harland and Gabriel Harland will be seen as the mischievous twins, Fred and George, Ruari Spooner will play Percy Weasley, and Gracie Cochrane will be seen as Ginny Weasley. Sharing the update on Instagram, the makers wrote, "The Burrow is nearly full," welcoming the new cast members. The role of the Weasley matriarch, Molly Weasley, will be essayed by Katherine Parkinson . However, the actor for Arthur Weasley is yet to be announced. Additionally, casting for the eldest brother, Charlie Weasley, remains unknown. It is worth mentioning that the Weasleys have been an integral part of the books and the original films. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo While Fred, George, and Percy have been seen throughout every instalment, Ginny also steps in as the central character in 'The Chamber of Secrets' and later even gets married to Harry Potter. Prior to this, HBO had confirmed the casting of its Harry, Ron, and Hermione with Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout. Among the adult cast, John Lithgow will portray Professor Albus Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu will take on the role of Severus Snape, Nick Frost will be seen as Rubeus Hagrid, and Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall. Further casting has also been confirmed for characters such as Draco Malfoy, Lucius Malfoy, Seamus Finnigan, Neville Longbottom, Dudley Dursley, and Garrick Ollivander, among others. The upcoming HBO series will adapt each of the seven 'Harry Potter' books into a full season, with the show set to premiere in 2027. "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Harry Potter TV show shares first look at all the Weasley siblings
The highly anticipated Harry Potter TV show has shared a first look at all the Weasley siblings. In May this year, the three lead child stars were finally announced after months of speculation - with Dominic playing protagonist Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermoine Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The young trio were selected from more than 30,000 actors who auditioned in a casting call last year. And now, the casting for Ron's siblings: Fred, George, Percy and Ginny has been revealed. Tristan Harland will star as Fred, Gabriel Harland as George, Ruari Spooner as Percy, and Gracie Cochrane as Ginny. On Tuesday, HBO released a photo of all the Weasley kids smiling for a fun selfie. In the Harry Potter films, the original Weasley siblings were played by several actors. James and Oliver Phelps played Fred and George Weasley, respectively. Rupert Grint portrayed Ron Weasley, and Bonnie Wright played Ginny Weasley. Additionally, Chris Rankin played Percy Weasley. Filming for the HBO program, which was first announced back in April 2023, is well and truly underway. On Monday, Harry Potter's Hagrid actor Nick Frost towered over lead star Dominic McLaughlin as filming for the TV series took over London and brought traffic to a standstill. Nick and Dominic were pictured walking down Borough High Street near London Bridge. Their costumes both match their characters' descriptions in the movies and books. Taking on Daniel Radcliffe's role of Harry, Scottish actor Dominic, 11, looked serious as he looked into the distance while rocking a blue, green and yellow rain jacket. He completed the look with some wide-leg jeans, a rucksack and Harry's iconic glasses. Meanwhile, Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead legend Nick, 53, donned long curly hair and a matching beard. The actor looked warm in a khaki jacket, black trousers and brown boots. In one snap of the pair together, some may notice that Nick - who is 5ft 7 inches, towers over Dominic - and if you look closely, he has a mask on his face which has two black dots above his mouth. While it's initially unclear in the photos as to where Harry and Hagrid are going, given the location, it looks like the duo are likely on their way to Diagon Alley. After the photos emerged, fans have taken to Reddit to share their thoughts. They said: 'The OUTFIT is just so spot on, the too big jeans, baggy shirt, the dirty coat that I swear half the boys at my school had and probably came from C&A. The attention to detail is just so good', 'IKR. they also roughed-up Hagrid. unlike the first official photo where his beard looks like a perfectly conditioned and curled hair'. 'I love that they're showing Harry in baggy clothes. It really fits with how it was always described in the books'. 'He's drowning in the clothes, it's perfect', 'One of the things I really like here as a book comparison is Nick Frosts face being naturally sterner while resting. We know he can do the big happy smiles but Hagrid is meant to look a bit scary at first. Although I loved Coltrane - he always looked warm whatever expression he had', 'I'll forever love Robbie Coltrane's Hagrid but I'm also really excited to see Nick Frost's Hagrid on screen', 'Dominic gets more and more Harry with every leak/picture', 'Perfect Harry. perfect Hagrid. how his tiny steps struggling to keep up with Hagrid's big strides. TT.' It comes after original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus revealed a character he wants to appear in the HBO series after they were cut from the made it obvious which character he hoped the show would tackle, and that character is Peeves. Speaking about the films at a red carpet event for his new mystery film Thursday Night Murder Club, he told Screen Rant: 'I think the thing I think about mostly is Peeves. 'The character of Peeves, we shot sequences, we did not have time to render Peeves in a CGI way. So I'm anxious to see what they do with Peeves.' Peeves had a minor presence in the first books with pranks and insults, but took a more notable role when he and the other Hogwarts ghosts resisted the reign of Dolores Umbridge and later in the grand Battle of Hogwarts. However, the character played by comedian Rik Mayall was cut from the films as Warner Bros felt the movie was too long. As filming for the reboot is underway, one of the major questions is how it can top the hit movies.
Mint
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Fred, George, Ginny and Percy cast in HBO's Harry Potter – Meet the new Weasley kids
Filming is well underway for HBO's much-anticipated Harry Potter series, and fans now have their first proper look at the next generation of Weasleys. Joining Alastair Stout, who plays Ron Weasley, four new young actors have been cast to complete the beloved wizarding family. Twins Tristan and Gabriel Harland will take on the roles of the mischievous Fred and George Weasley, while Ruari Spooner joins the cast as rule-following older brother Percy. Gracie Cochrane will play the youngest sibling, Ginny Weasley. The announcement came with a cheerful cast photo showing the new Weasley children gathered for a selfie, with Alastair Stout (Ron) front and centre. The Harry Potter series is being filmed at Warner Bros.' Leavesden Studios in the UK. The cast is mostly made up of newcomers, including Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger. The trio, along with Stout, were chosen from more than 30,000 young hopefuls who auditioned last year. Also recently revealed was Nick Frost's body double in costume as Rubeus Hagrid, another character fans were eager to see brought to life again. The series will also feature well-known actors in key roles, including John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. Katherine Parkinson has been cast as Molly Weasley, the warm but firm matriarch of the Weasley family. With filming now in full swing, excitement continues to grow for this new take on J.K. Rowling's famous wizarding world. No official release date has been announced yet.
Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Harry Potter TV show shares first look at ALL the Weasley siblings - with Fred, George, Percy and Ginny stars beaming in selfie with Ron actor
The highly anticipated Harry Potter TV show has shared a first look at all the Weasley siblings. In May this year, the three lead child stars were finally announced after months of speculation - with Dominic playing protagonist Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermoine Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The young trio were selected from more than 30,000 actors who auditioned in a casting call last year. And now, the casting for Ron's siblings: Fred, George, Percy and Ginny has been revealed. Tristan Harland will star as Fred, Gabriel Harland as George, Ruari Spooner as Percy, and Gracie Cochrane as Ginny. On Tuesday, HBO released a photo of all the Weasley kids smiling for a fun selfie. In the Harry Potter films, the original Weasley siblings were played by several actors (pictured James and Oliver Phelps, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright) In the Harry Potter films, the original Weasley siblings were played by several actors. James and Oliver Phelps played Fred and George Weasley, respectively. Rupert Grint portrayed Ron Weasley, and Bonnie Wright played Ginny Weasley. Additionally, Chris Rankin played Percy Weasley. Filming for the HBO programme, which was first announced back in April 2023, is well and truly underway. On Monday, Harry Potter's Hagrid actor Nick Frost towered over lead star Dominic McLaughlin as filming for the TV series took over London and brought traffic to a standstill. Nick and Dominic were pictured walking down Borough High Street near London Bridge. Their costumes both match their characters' descriptions in the movies and books. Taking on Daniel Radcliffe's role of Harry, Scottish actor Dominic, 11, looked serious as he looked into the distance while rocking a blue, green and yellow rain jacket. He completed the look with some wide-leg jeans, a rucksack and Harry's iconic glasses. Meanwhile, Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead legend Nick, 53, donned long curly hair and a matching beard. The actor looked warm in a khaki jacket, black trousers and brown boots. In one snap of the pair together, some may notice that Nick - who is 5ft 7 inches, towers over Dominic - and if you look closely, he has a mask on his face which has two black dots above his mouth. While it's initially unclear in the photos as to where Harry and Hagrid are going, given the location, it looks like the duo are likely on their way to Diagon Alley. After the photos emerged, fans have taken to Reddit to share their thoughts. They said: 'The OUTFIT is just so spot on, the too big jeans, baggy shirt, the dirty coat that I swear half the boys at my school had and probably came from C&A. The attention to detail is just so good', 'IKR. they also roughed-up Hagrid. unlike the first official photo where his beard looks like a perfectly conditioned and curled hair'. 'I love that they're showing Harry in baggy clothes. It really fits with how it was always described in the books'. After the photos emerged, fans have taken to Reddit to share their thoughts 'He's drowning in the clothes, it's perfect', 'One of the things I really like here as a book comparison is Nick Frosts face being naturally sterner while resting. We know he can do the big happy smiles but Hagrid is meant to look a bit scary at first. Although I loved Coltrane - he always looked warm whatever expression he had', 'I'll forever love Robbie Coltrane's Hagrid but I'm also really excited to see Nick Frost's Hagrid on screen', 'Dominic gets more and more Harry with every leak/picture', 'Perfect Harry. perfect Hagrid. how his tiny steps struggling to keep up with Hagrid's big strides. TT.' It comes after original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus revealed a character he wants to appear in the HBO series after they were cut from the made it obvious which character he hoped the show would tackle, and that character is Peeves. Speaking about the films at a red carpet event for his new mystery film Thursday Night Murder Club, he told Screen Rant: 'I think the thing I think about mostly is Peeves. 'The character of Peeves, we shot sequences, we did not have time to render Peeves in a CGI way. So I'm anxious to see what they do with Peeves.' Peeves had a minor presence in the first books with pranks and insults, but took a more notable role when he and the other Hogwarts ghosts resisted the reign of Dolores Umbridge and later in the grand Battle of Hogwarts. However, the character played by comedian Rik Mayall was cut from the films as Warner Bros felt the movie was too long. As filming for the reboot is underway, one of the major questions is how it can top the hit movies. As each book will not be crammed into a two-hour film, the season will allow the story to unfold in full. The new series aims to 'lead a new generation of fandom' and hopes to recapture the beloved details Harry Potter fans have enjoyed for 25 years.
