- Friday, May 30, 2025
HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot has found its trio—Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout will portray Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Filming starts this summer, kicking off a bold new era for the Wizarding World.
By: Vibhuti Pathak
HBO has officially announced the lead cast for its highly anticipated Harry Potter television series reboot. After an open casting call that drew over 30,000 young hopefuls, three largely unknown actors have landed the iconic roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley.
Dominic McLaughlin will portray the Boy Who Lived, Arabella Stanton steps into the role of the brainy and brave Hermione, and Alastair Stout takes on the part of the loyal and humorous Ron. Filming for the series is expected to begin this summer, with fans eagerly awaiting a fresh take on J.K. Rowling’s beloved magical saga.
In a joint statement, showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer-director Mark Mylod expressed their enthusiasm: “After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione and Ron. The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen.”
McLaughlin previously appeared in the upcoming Sky comedy Grow alongside Nick Frost and Golda Rosheuvel. Stanton played the title role in Matilda: The Musical on London’s West End from 2023 to 2024. For Stout, the series will mark his first major on-screen role, making his debut as one of the most beloved characters in modern fantasy literature.
These new stars follow in the footsteps of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, whose performances in the original Harry Potter film series catapulted them to international stardom in the early 2000s. The HBO reboot could well have a similar impact on its new trio.
The casting news also included an impressive supporting lineup: John Lithgow will portray Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer takes on Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu plays Severus Snape, Nick Frost appears as Rubeus Hagrid, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, and Paul Whitehouse joins as Argus Filch.
The new series is written and executive produced by Gardiner, who also serves as showrunner. Mylod will direct multiple episodes. The show is produced by HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman—who produced the original films—are also executive producers.
Rowling’s involvement continues to spark conversation due to her controversial views on the transgender community. HBO’s chief content officer Casey Bloys addressed the issue on The Town podcast, saying, “Her political views are her own. Harry Potter is not being secretly infused with anything. If you want to debate her, you can go on Twitter.”
With filming set to begin soon, the new Harry Potter series is poised to enchant a new generation of viewers.
