Overview

• Johnny Flynn has been cast as Lucius Malfoy in HBO’s new Harry Potter adaptation, earning praise from Jason Isaacs as “a fantastic actor” and “a brilliant musician.”
• The ensemble includes newcomers Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, Alastair Stout as Ron and Lox Pratt as Draco alongside veterans John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall and Nick Frost as Hagrid.
• Tom Felton is set to reprise Draco Malfoy in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child starting November 11, with Isaacs confirming he’s already bought his ticket.
• The series is slated to devote each season to a single book, kicking off with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in its first installment.
• Isaacs has welcomed the new Lucius Malfoy interpretation, acknowledging that Flynn’s portrayal will redefine the role when the show premieres.