HBO officially revealed the new cast for the much-anticipated “Harry Potter” series on Tuesday. Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout have been selected to portray Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley, respectively. These young actors will step into the iconic roles that were originally brought to life by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in the film adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s globally beloved books.
A Decade-Long Faithful Retelling Expands the Ever-Growing Wizarding World Franchise Universe
The new series, which will stream on HBO Max, promises to be a faithful adaptation of Rowling’s seven-book saga. Unlike the original film franchise, which concluded in 2011, this project is expected to unfold over the course of a decade. HBO aims to delve deeper into the books’ rich narratives, offering fans a more detailed retelling of the story that began with “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in 1997.
HBO Reveals New Harry Potter Cast as Decade-Long Series Prepares for 2026 Streaming DebutWhile this series revisits the original story, it exists alongside other elements of the Wizarding World franchise. The “Fantastic Beasts” films, which began in 2016 with Eddie Redmayne in the lead, explore the history before Harry’s time. Additionally, the stage production “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” continues to draw audiences in the U.S., Europe, and Tokyo, proving the franchise’s enduring popularity.
Over 30,000 Auditioned as New Stars Prepare for 2026 HBO Max Debut
The process of finding the new leads was extensive, with over 30,000 children auditioning in an open casting call. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer Mark Mylod praised the talent of the final selections and expressed gratitude to all who auditioned. The producers emphasized their excitement about bringing this new trio’s chemistry and performance to life on screen, recognizing the depth of young talent available.
The show is expected to debut on HBO Max as early as 2026. In addition to McLaughlin’s upcoming roles in the U.K. film “Grow” and a BBC series, Stanton previously starred in “Matilda The Musical” on London’s West End. Notably, Emmy-winning actor John Lithgow has also joined the cast as Albus Dumbledore, adding further prestige to the project. Fans around the world are now eagerly awaiting the next magical chapter of the Harry Potter saga.