HBO's Harry Potter new cast unveiled: 'Everyone is delighted to welcome our new Harry, Hermione, and Ron'

Harry Potter new cast

After a lengthy worldwide casting process, HBO has formally revealed the main cast of its eagerly awaited Harry Potter television adaptation.

The coveted roles of Harry, Hermione, and Ron have finally been filled after over 30,000 applications from young aspirants worldwide.

In a joint statement, showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer-director Mark Mylod shared their excitement about the casting: “Everyone here is delighted to welcome our new Harry, Hermione, and Ron. The enthusiasm, richness, and charisma that these young actors have brought is simply exceptional. We offer our warmest thanks to the tens of thousands of children who auditioned — it’s been inspiring to witness such an abundance of talent.”

Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley, Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger, and Dominic McLaughlin will play the iconic Harry Potter. This summer is when filming is expected to start.

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All three have significant experience, despite not being well-known yet. Variety reports that McLaughlin recently starred with Nick Frost in the upcoming Sky comedy Grow. Having played the lead in London's West End production of Matilda: The Musical, Stanton is no stranger to the limelight. As Stout's first significant on-screen role, the series represents a significant milestone for him.

With its new young cast, HBO hopes to rekindle some of the original magic that propelled Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint to international fame in the first Harry Potter film series.

A prestigious group of seasoned actors will provide support for the core trio. Paapa Essiedu takes on the nuanced role of Severus Snape, Janet McTeer will portray Minerva McGonagall, and John Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore. Paul Whitehouse will play Argus Filch, Luke Thallon will play Quirinus Quirrell, and Nick Frost will play Rubeus Hagrid.

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Gardiner will be both writer and showrunner of the series, which is being produced in partnership with Warner Bros. Television and Brontë Film and TV. Mylod will direct several of the episodes. Author J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman—who also produced the first film series—are all part of the executive production team.

Rowling's public remarks regarding transgender issues continue to be controversial despite her ongoing involvement. HBO content chief Casey Bloys responded to this by saying that Rowling's personal opinions are her own and "do not reflect the content of the show."