Overview

• HBO confirmed on July 14 that principal photography has begun at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K., unveiling a first-look image of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter.
• Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout complete the new Golden Trio as Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley after a global casting call that attracted more than 30,000 young actors.
• Additional casting announced on Monday names Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Hooch and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.
• Succession writer-producer Francesca Gardiner serves as showrunner on a faithful, season-per-book adaptation backed by executive producers J.K. Rowling and David Heyman.
• HBO has reaffirmed that its high-budget, seven-season retelling will premiere on HBO and HBO Max in 2027 following back-to-back shooting schedules.