HBO has released the first image of 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin dressed as Harry Potter, marking a significant milestone as filming began this week. The network plans for this series to span over the next decade, offering a fresh interpretation of the novels that previously were adapted into a successful film franchise. Alongside McLaughlin, several other actors have been confirmed for key roles: Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser portraying Garrick Ollivander.
The lineup also features well-known actors such as John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, and Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, as well as Paapa Essiedu assuming the role of Severus Snape. The young trio of child actors set to play Harry, Ron, and Hermione was revealed earlier in May.
Filming will take place at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in Hertfordshire, where the original eight Harry Potter films were produced. HBO has expressed its commitment to creating a "faithful adaptation" of the expansive narrative found in Rowling's books, providing more space to explore plot lines in a way that was previously restricted by film runtimes.
In addition to the cast announcements, HBO has introduced new production team members who have significant experience working on high-profile projects like The Crown, including director of photography Adriano Goldman and hair and makeup designer Cate Hall. The premiere of the first season of the Harry Potter TV series is slated for 2027.
As anticipation builds, fans are eager to see how this new venture will honor the legacy of the original books.
The lineup also features well-known actors such as John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, and Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, as well as Paapa Essiedu assuming the role of Severus Snape. The young trio of child actors set to play Harry, Ron, and Hermione was revealed earlier in May.
Filming will take place at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in Hertfordshire, where the original eight Harry Potter films were produced. HBO has expressed its commitment to creating a "faithful adaptation" of the expansive narrative found in Rowling's books, providing more space to explore plot lines in a way that was previously restricted by film runtimes.
In addition to the cast announcements, HBO has introduced new production team members who have significant experience working on high-profile projects like The Crown, including director of photography Adriano Goldman and hair and makeup designer Cate Hall. The premiere of the first season of the Harry Potter TV series is slated for 2027.
As anticipation builds, fans are eager to see how this new venture will honor the legacy of the original books.
