HBO reveals new faces for 'Harry Potter' TV series following epic casting search

Following an international open casting call that drew more than 30,000 aspirants, HBO has confirmed the new trio to bring J.K. Rowling's iconic wizarding universe alive in its new "Harry Potter" television series. Dominic McLaughlin will be wearing the iconic lightning scar as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will be playing the intelligent Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will be playing the devoted Ron Weasley.

Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer/director Mark Mylod welcomed the new leads, stating, "The talent of these three remarkable actors is a joy to witness, and we eagerly await the moment when audiences can see their chemistry on screen. We extend our gratitude to the tens of thousands of children who auditioned; it has been a genuine pleasure to uncover such a wealth of young talent”.

McLaughlin (Harry Potter) has been seen in the new Sky comedy Grow, Stanton (Hermione Granger) previously played the West End production of Matilda: The Musical, and the series is Stout's (Ron Weasley) first major screen appearance. The three take up roles once played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, who brought the characters to international fame in the original series of films.


The HBO series guarantees a "faithful adaptation" of Rowling's seven-book series, with the author herself as an executive producer. The longer format will enable the show to delve more thoroughly than ever before into the wizarding world's rich and minutiae storylines.

Alighting with the young leads is an electric supporting cast featuring John Lithgow's take on Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, with a mix of new energy and old talent in store.

Production is expected to start this summer at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK, with fans eagerly looking forward to seeing the first episodes released as early as 2026 on HBO Max. With such a considerate cast and crew, the new "Harry Potter" show is set to place a strong spell not only on loyal fans but also on new viewers.