Embark on an enchanting journey with the newly unveiled Rubeus Hagrid, as HBO excitedly announces the commencement of production for its highly anticipated "Harry Potter" series. Amidst the debut of Dominic McLaughlin donning the iconic role of Harry Potter, the network has graciously unveiled the first glimpse of Nick Frost as the endearing half-giant, continuing the legacy left by Robbie Coltrane in all eight beloved "Harry Potter" films.
Filming for Season 1 kicked off on Monday at the magical Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K., with expectations of wrapping up in the blooming spring of 2026. McLaughlin stars alongside Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, a young trio meticulously chosen from a pool of over 30,000 hopeful actors who auditioned in a casting call last autumn.
The stellar ensemble also boasts John Lithgow as the wise Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer portraying the formidable Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as the enigmatic Severus Snape, Katherine Parkinson as the nurturing Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt as the arrogant Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn embodying Lucius Malfoy, Leo Earley as the lively Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni as the charming Parvati Patil, Sienna Moosah as the whimsical Lavender Brown, Bertie Carvel as the powerful Cornelius Fudge, Bel Powley as the stern Petunia Dursley, and Daniel Rigby as the gruff Vernon Dursley. Additional casting revelations include Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as the skillful Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as the mystical Garrick Ollivander.
Scheduled to mesmerize audiences in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max, where available, the series is expertly helmed by showrunner and writer Francesca Gardiner, known for her work on "His Dark Materials" and "Killing Eve," alongside director Mark Mylod of "Succession" fame. Gardiner and Mylod executive produce alongside series creator J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films. This magical venture is a collaboration between HBO, Brontë Film and TV, and Warner Bros. Television, promising a journey back to the wizarding world that captivated hearts worldwide.
