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First look at the Dursleys in HBO’s Harry Potter Series! Secret Voldemort Casting?
We have our first look at the Dursley family in the upcoming Harry Potter series set for 2027. These photos come just days after Amos Kitson’s casting as Dudley Dursley. We also see Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby in costume as Petunia and Vernon Dursley, respectively. With production officially starting last week, more details…
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First look at Hagrid in HBO’s Harry Potter Series
“Yer a wizard, Harry!” Warner Bros. Discovery has released a first look at Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid for their upcoming series airing on HBO. This comes just one day after they announced that production has officially begun for the series. They also revealed four new casting decisions and a first look at Dominic…
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First look at Harry Potter and New HBO Harry Potter Series Casting
Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed our first look at Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter. As production officially begins, we now have a clearer expected release date. Warner has confirmed a 2027 debut for both HBO and the newly (re)branded HBO Max. For reference, HBO’s streaming service, “HBO Max,” was renamed “Max” in 2023, but…
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J.K. Rowling reacts to the Harry Potter Series
Creator of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, has commented on the Harry Potter series coming to HBO. In a post on X, Rowling confirmed reading the first two episodes and described the scripts as “SO, SO, SO, GOOD.” The series is currently in pre-production and is set to begin filming this…
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New Harry Potter HBO Series Casting
Shortly after the announcement of Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge, Deadline reports casting for eight more characters in the series! The casting includes Draco and Lucius Malfoy, Petunia and Vernon Dursley, Molly Weasley, and additional Hogwarts students. Harry’s aunt and uncle, Petunia and Vernon Dursley will be portrayed by Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby, respectively.…
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HBO Harry Potter Series Casts Cornelius Fudge
Deadline has reported another official casting choice for the HBO Harry Potter series, which is set to air sometime between 2026 and 2027. Bertie Carvel will join the cast as Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge. Carvel is the tenth actor announced in the series. As production is set to begin soon, we hope to…
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Harry Potter HBO Series Main Cast Announced
HarryPotter.com has announced our leading trio for the new Harry Potter series, set to air on HBO in 2026/2027. Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout have been officially cast as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ronald Weasley, respectively. These three were chosen from among the 32,000 9- to 11-year-old children who auditioned via…
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HBO’s Harry Potter Series Official Casting
The rumors are true! John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, and Nick Frost have all been officially cast as Professor Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape, and Hagrid, respectively. New announcements include Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Hogwarts caretaker Argus Filch. Source: Warner Bros. Discovery Credit: (left to right) Jessica Howes,…
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Harry Potter Series Rumor: Hagrid Casting
Another day, another Harry Potter rumor, this time for Rubeus Hagrid. Deadline reports that Nick Frost is in negotiations to play our favorite half-giant in HBO’s Harry Potter series. The series is slated to begin production this summer, with an expected release in 2026 or 2027. This comes after confirmations of John Lithgow’s and…
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Paapa Essiedu Is Severus Snape
Paapa Essiedu will be Professor Snape! According to Deadline, Essiedu and HBO are closing their deal for the HBO Harry Potter Series, releasing in 2026/2027. The actor was previously speculated to have been offered the role, but negotiations were not confirmed. This news comes just over one week after John Lithgow confirmed his…
