Overview
- Daniel Radcliffe said on Good Morning America that he wrote to Dominic McLaughlin, wishing him a great experience as the new Harry Potter.
- Rupert Grint told BBC News he sent a letter to Alastair Stout and described it as a symbolic passing of the baton.
- Max confirmed in July that an original Harry Potter series is in production, unveiling first images featuring McLaughlin in the role.
- Filming has been ongoing for months with principal casting set: McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton, plus Nick Frost as Hagrid, John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu as Snape.
- Media reports anticipate a season‑per‑book approach, with HBO’s Casey Bloys citing a roughly 10‑year plan and outlets reporting a 2027 premiere.