Overview

• Principal photography kicked off this week at Leavesden Studios, with first scenes filmed at London Zoo re-creating Harry’s encounter with the Dursleys.
• Warner Bros. secured planning permission to build a portable school on site, set to operate for up to ten years to accommodate young cast members’ studies.
• Dominic McLaughlin stars as Harry alongside Arabella Stanton as Hermione and Alastair Stout as Ron, joined by veterans such as John Lithgow, Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu.
• The first two six-episode seasons are being shot back-to-back as part of a production schedule leading to a 2027 premiere on HBO Max.
• The identity of the actor playing Lord Voldemort remains officially undisclosed, prompting unconfirmed reports that Cillian Murphy and Matt Smith are frontrunners.