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Daniel Radcliffe Says He Wrote Encouraging Letter to HBO’s New Harry Potter

He explains he reached out to 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin to offer support without overshadowing the young cast.

Overview

  • Radcliffe told Good Morning America he wrote to McLaughlin and received a "very sweet" note in return.
  • He said his message wished the child actor "the best time, and an even better time" than he had making the original films.
  • Radcliffe reiterated he does not plan to appear in the series because he does not want to be "a specter in the lives of these children."
  • HBO’s long-form adaptation began production in July at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and is targeting a 2027 debut with one book per season.
  • The new cast features Arabella Stanton as Hermione and Alastair Stout as Ron, with John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer and Nick Frost among the adult ensemble; the BBC has reported a temporary on-set school for young actors.