HBO isn’t just remaking Harry Potter but building an entire magical world again from scratch. Sixteen years after the final Harry Potter film lit up the theatres, the wizarding world is opening its door once again with HBO Max’s Harry Potter series, directed by Mark Mylod.
This decade-long comeback of the saga has kept fans waiting to see who is stepping into the iconic roles.
One year ago the makers had already revealed the lead casts of the iconic trio: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. Will the actors live up to the legacy? Will the story feel different? Scroll down to read about all the new casts of Hogwarts .
Release Details
Harry Potter was set to release in 2026 earlier but the release date has not been officially confirmed yet. So, the exact premiere date remains fluid and currently is speculated to be around early 2027. The global release timing for India/Asia hasn’t been announced yet.
Full episode count and season details about how many episodes each season will have is still unclear. The first major cast has been announced and the production is underway.
Key Cast and Characters
Since, the revealed cast list is not complete yet there are chances of new characters and actors to come up later in the list. Here is a complete list of revealed cast members.
Main Trio
- Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter
- Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger
- Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley
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Hogwarts Staff and Other important members
- John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
- Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall
- Papa Essiedu as Severus Snape
- Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid
- Bel Petunia as Dursley
- Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley
- Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley
- Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy
- Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy
- Other supporting actors include: Neville Longbottom, Madam Hooch, Ollivander etc.
- As of now two actors are returning back from the previous film. Warwick Davis returning back as Professor Filius Flitwick and Paul Whitehouse will be taking on a different role.
What does this mean for the fans?
The return of one of the most beloved fantasies in a new format means more time, more details and new possibilities. The character can explore more which wasn’t possible with the 2-3 hour movie earlier.
More about Harry Potter HBO series
The series is a live-action adaptation of J.K Rowling’s seven novels. The web series is written by Francesca Gardiner known for her famous shows “Succession”, “His Dark Materials” etc. led by the producer and director of Game of Thrones Mark Mylod. The series has a powerful creative team including David Heyman, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley Letts and J.K Rowling herself on board.
Written By: Supriya