Overview
- Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton have been cast as Harry, Ron and Hermione after over 32,000 children auditioned.
- The adult ensemble features John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.
- Production is slated to begin at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden this summer with a planned premiere in late 2026 or early 2027.
- HBO and Warner Bros. are partnering on a faithful seven-season adaptation that will cover one book per season under J.K. Rowling’s executive production.
- Arabella Stanton’s multiracial casting has drawn focus to diversity and representation while HBO disabled comments on its Instagram announcement to curb harassment.