HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series Begins Casting for Young Leads in UK and Ireland

Open casting call seeks actors aged 9-11 for roles of Harry, Hermione, and Ron in new TV adaptation.

HBO has initiated an open casting call for its upcoming 'Harry Potter' series, targeting young actors between 9 and 11 years old.
Applicants must be residents of the UK or Ireland, and submissions require two self-taped videos, including a short story or poem and a personal introduction.
The series, set to adapt each of the seven original books into separate seasons, promises a 'faithful adaptation' with a new cast.
Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod, known for their work on 'Succession,' are confirmed as showrunner and director, respectively.
Filming is expected to commence in 2025-2026, with the series debuting on HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery Max in 2026.