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Over 30,000 actors auditioned for the highly anticipated reboot, now headlined by fresh faces and a powerhouse supporting cast.

arabella stanton
arabella stanton

HBO Reveals Lead Cast for New Harry Potter Series

HBO has officially announced the actors who will bring the iconic trio of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley to life in its upcoming television adaptation of Harry Potter. Following an open casting call that drew over 30,000 auditions, three young rising stars have been selected for the coveted roles.

  • Dominic McLaughlin will play the Boy Who Lived, Harry Potter.
  • Arabella Stanton takes on the role of the brilliant Hermione Granger.
  • Alastair Stout has been cast as the loyal Ron Weasley.

Filming for the series is expected to begin this summer.

A Global Casting Search

Casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann led the extensive global talent search. In a joint statement, showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer/director Mark Mylod expressed their excitement:

“After an extraordinary search, 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.”

They also thanked the thousands of children who auditioned, celebrating the diverse talent discovered throughout the process.

Rising Stars Take the Spotlight

All three actors are relatively new to the global stage:

  • Dominic McLaughlin appeared in Grow, an upcoming comedy on Sky featuring Nick Frost and Golda Rosheuvel.
  • Arabella Stanton is best known for her lead role in Matilda: The Musical on London’s West End from 2023 to 2024.
  • Alastair Stout will be making his major screen debut with this series.

A Star-Studded Supporting Cast

The trio will be joined by an impressive lineup of veteran actors in key supporting roles:

  • John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
  • Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall
  • Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
  • Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid
  • Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell
  • Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch

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Production and Creative Team

The series is being written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, who also serves as showrunner. Director Mark Mylod, known for his work on Succession, will helm several episodes. The series is produced by HBO in collaboration with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television.

Additional executive producers include Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, along with David Heyman of Heyday Films, who produced the original film series.

Controversy and Clarifications

Rowling remains involved in the series despite recent controversy surrounding her views on transgender issues. HBO’s chief content officer Casey Bloys addressed this on The Town podcast, stating:

“We already have a show on HBO from her called C.B. Strike. It’s pretty clear those are her personal, political views. She’s entitled to them. Harry Potter is not secretly being infused with anything.”

Representations and Agents

Arabella Stanton is represented by Gavin Mills and Julie Gordon at Olivia Bell, and by Public Eye.

With filming set to begin soon, fans around the world are eager to see how this new generation of wizards will reimagine the beloved magical saga for television.