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Emma Watson’s Father Warns Parents of New HBO Harry Potter Actors

Veteran performers offer advice to help the new leads manage early fame in the run-up to summer production.

Emma Watson's father talks about fame and what advice he would like to give to the parents of the new Harry Potter cast.
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Overview

  • Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout were chosen from over 30,000 child auditions to play Harry, Hermione and Ron.
  • J.K. Rowling will serve as executive producer, and HBO has promised a faithful retelling of her bestselling novels.
  • Principal photography is set to begin in summer 2025, marking the start of the long-awaited series.
  • Emma Watson’s father, Chris Watson, cautioned parents of the cast to prepare for the intense scrutiny and emotional challenges of early stardom.
  • Former Game of Thrones child actor Isaac Hempstead Wright urged the trio to savor every opportunity and embrace their global fanbase.