Overview
- HBO has confirmed Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy and Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy for its upcoming seven-season Harry Potter adaptation.
- Nine additional supporting roles have been filled, including Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby as Petunia and Vernon Dursley, and Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge.
- Spanning seven seasons with one book per season, the series is billed as a faithful retelling and will begin shooting this summer at Leavesden Studios.
- Writer and showrunner Francesca Gardiner leads the creative team with Mark Mylod directing multiple episodes and J.K. Rowling serving as executive producer.
- Recent casting has prompted scrutiny over some actors’ positions on J.K. Rowling’s transphobic comments, reflecting ongoing tensions within the ensemble.