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Los Angeles, May 28: A magical new chapter is set to unfold in the wizarding world as HBO’s much-anticipated Harry Potter television series has officially cast its lead roles, ushering in a fresh generation of stars to portray the beloved trio — Harry, Hermione, and Ron.

After a massive global talent hunt that saw over 30,000 auditions, Dominic McLaughlin has been selected to play the Boy Who Lived — Harry Potter. Joining him are Arabella Stanton as the brilliant Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as the loyal and lovable Ron Weasley.

The casting announcement was confirmed by showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer-director Mark Mylod, who expressed their excitement:

“The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen. We thank the thousands of children who auditioned. It’s been a joy discovering such young talent.”

The series is slated to begin filming this summer, and is being produced in collaboration with Warner Bros. Television and Bronte Film and TV, with J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman also serving as executive producers.

While McLaughlin brings experience from Grow, an upcoming Sky comedy alongside Nick Frost, Stanton earned acclaim for her portrayal of Matilda in the West End musical (2023–24). For Stout, the series marks his first major screen role.

Joining them in key roles are:

• John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore

• Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall

• Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape

• Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid

• Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell

• Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch

The new series is expected to remain faithful to the original books, offering fans a deeper, more episodic exploration of J.K. Rowling’s magical universe — a move that aims to reintroduce Harry Potter to a new generation while enchanting longtime fans once again.