Overview
- Production began July 14, 2025, at Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios for HBO’s seven-season adaptation, dedicating one season to each of J.K. Rowling’s novels.
- HBO released the first official images of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter and premiered a first look at Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.
- Francesca Gardiner leads as showrunner with Mark Mylod directing, and both oversee the project alongside executive producer J.K. Rowling.
- The first season’s filming will run into spring 2026 ahead of a series debut planned for 2027 on HBO and HBO Max.
- An extensive UK and Ireland casting search of over 32,000 children yielded fresh leads, while veteran actors like John Lithgow and Janet McTeer fill key adult roles.