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HBO’s Harry Potter reboot is officially in production, and it’s planned to run for 10 years. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has confirmed the news during the company’s most recent earnings call (via Collider). While the series will follow the structure of J.K. Rowling‘s original seven books, it will span a full decade. That means some seasons may be extended, split, or expanded with new materials.

Cinematographer Adriano Goldman confirmed that Season 1 will include eight episodes. Best known for his work in The Crown and Andor, he will lead the first two and final two episodes.

The show is being led by showrunner Francesca Gardiner (Succession) and director Mark Mylod. The full production is taking place at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K., where the original movies were shot. The production team spent 18 weeks in pre-production (via movieweb).

Each book will form the basis of one season,...

HBO'sHarry Potterreboot is currently filming, and fans will be excited to learn that the latest adaptation will feature at least one key difference from the film franchise. The upcoming series will seemingly have a vibrant color palette, a key visual component that was missing in the iconic movies.

During an interview with Forbes, cinematographer Adriano Goldman teased his work on HBO's television adaptation of Harry Potter. The director of photography revealed that, after spending 18 weeks in pre-production, the creative team settled on the visual style for the first season of the fantasy reboot. The grueling process will end up defining the series for the next decade, which Goldman teased will feature his affinity for colors. “I have a special relationship with color. This series needs to be more vibrant from the global point of view of the image,” Goldman revealed.

The extensive planning process for HBO's Harry Potter included preparing...

Harry Potter has been a big part of '90s kids' lives – be it the books or the movies – and the magic of the franchise has enchanted millions of fans around the world. As a reboot series is in the works at HBO, more and more fans are revisiting the original saga led by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. To add a bit of magic to our lives now, Funko has unveiled a new range of Harry Potter Pops! that will make a perfect addition to any fan's collection.

The new collection includes Harry with an accurate depiction of the Knight Bus, Hermione with a wand in hand and battle ready, and Dumbledore with his trusty phoenix, Fawkes. Luna Lovegood, a very antique-looking Dark Mark figurine, and Horace Slughorn in his armchair disguise are also included. Each vinyl Pop is approximately 4 inches tall.

What Do We Know About the ‘Harry Potter’ Series?...

Tubi is quickly becoming one of my favorite streaming services. I hate advertisements, yet even I can tolerate their limited ad breaks. Not to mention, they have a wide variety of genre programming, including everything from the cult classics of years past to celebrated contemporary efforts.

Speaking of critically lauded fare released recently, the streamer’s impressive lineup presently features a contemporary feature that won over the majority of fans and critics. Not to mention, it also caught the eye of one Guillermo del Toro. Keep reading below for his profound, yet concise take on the picture.

I love that del Toro makes a food pun in his assessment. Nice work, sir. In all seriousness, this is one that warrants checking out if you haven’t seen it. If you have seen The Menu, it’s worth paying a repeat visit. The flick is plenty clever and there’s likely...

Work continues on HBO's Harry Potter TV series in London, England, and Dominic McLaughlin has just been spotted as the Boy Wizard alongside a giant-sized Hagrid. 

However, despite what you might think at first glance, that isn't Shaun of the Dead star Nick Frost. Similar to the Harry Potter movies, it seems this series is utilising a suitably large stand-in who will don a realistic prosthetic head with the Hagrid actor's likeness. 

As with the late Robbie Coltrane's portrayal, Frost's performance will then be merged with that. The result will be a Hagrid played by a well-known star who, at the same time, does right by the version of the half-giant and gamekeeper and groundskeeper at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry by being suitably massive. 

It looks like McLaughlin and "Frost" are shooting scenes in the Muggle world, where they take the tube before arriving at Diagon Alley.

Miriam Margolyes has joined a growing chorus of former Harry Potterstars and Hollywood actors that have spoken out against J.K. Rowling's anti-transgender rhetoric. The actress, who portrayed Professor Pomona Sprout in two of the blockbuster film adaptations, shared her stance on the controversial author on a recent episode of the A Gay Old Time podcast. She made it clear that she doesn't agree with Rowling's opinions (which she deems "too harsh"), but also encouraged a "gentler" approach from those on both sides of the debate.

"I don't agree with her about the trans issue – I think her opinion is too harsh," Margolyes said of Rowling. However, she also expressed her disapproval of the reaction from those that do not align with her beliefs. "It's not good to be so furious. We should be gentler with each other. We're all oppressed by sections of the community. Let's just be kinder,...

The first photos set photos from HBO's Harry Potter reboot found their way online yesterday, but there's one crucial detail that has fans feeling a lot better about the upcoming small screen adaptation. 

The Harry Potter books are set between 1991 and 1998, though the movies led by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint appear to have taken place at the same time they were filmed: the first decade of the 2000s. Much has been said about HBO's plans for the property, with the biggest concern being that the Wizarding World would either be Americanised or brought into the present day.

After all, how better to make a new take on Harry Potter resonate with today's kids than by making the Dursleys one of those annoying TikTok families or for Harry's fellow students to be obsessed with Instagram and influencers? It sounds awful, we know.

Fortunately, these set photos have confirmed...

The Harry Potter franchise is getting rebooted as a TV series at HBO, and earlier this week it was officially announced that production has commenced on the series, with filming taking place at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK. The press release noted that the series “will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max where it’s available, including in upcoming launch markets Germany, Italy, and the UK.” Now, some set pics have leaked online to give us our first look at the Dursleys – and to reveal that the characters are wearing ’90s-style clothing, indicating that this series, like the novels, will be set in the 1990s.

The cast includes John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as his father Lucius Malfoy, Bel Powley...

Production is now underway on HBO's small-screen adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. We recently got a first official look at Dominic McLaughlin as the titular Boy Wizard, and these latest set photos taken at London Zoo (via SFFGazette.com) give us another glimpse of the young actor alongside members of the thoroughly unpleasant Dursley family.

In the novels, Harry is begrudgingly taken in by Petunia and Vernon Dursley following the death of his parents. The lad is not treated very well (to say the least), but does ultimately put his differences with their son, Dudley, aside.

In related news, Variety reports that Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden is building a temporary school so that the show’s young cast can keep up with their studies during filming.

"Three Rivers District Council is permitting the studio to “use a series of portable buildings as a school facility for the next decade.

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, where HBO is filming the new “Harry Potter” TV series, is creating a temporary school for the many child actors working on the show. This school will help the kids keep up with their education during filming, which is expected to last for eight to ten years, according to the BBC. HBO confirmed on July 15 that production on the series has officially started.

The BBC reports that the local Three Rivers District Council has given permission to set up portable classrooms at the studio. These classrooms can hold up to 600 students during busy filming periods, like when big crowd scenes are shot. Most of the time, the school will serve around 150 students.

The school will be open weekdays from early morning at 5:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., allowing the young actors to fit their lessons between late-night shoots and other filming schedules.

Though the...

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, where HBO is filming the new “Harry Potter” TV series, is setting up a temporary school for the young actors. This way, the kids can keep up with their studies while working on the show over the next eight to ten years, the BBC reports. HBO announced on July 15 that production on the series has officially started.

According to the BBC, the local Three Rivers District Council has approved the use of several portable buildings as classrooms. These classrooms are designed to hold up to 600 students during busy times when many young actors are filming big crowd scenes. Most of the time, though, the school will serve about 150 students.

The school will be open on weekdays from 5:30 in the morning until 8:30 at night, so the kids can fit their lessons around late-night shoots, reshoots, and filming at different locations.

The planning papers didn’t...

Production on HBO's Harry Potter TV series started earlier this week, and following our first look at both the Boy Wizard and Hagrid, we have a better idea of what to expect from this small screen adaptation of controversial author J.K. Rowling's iconic series of novels.

We've known for a while that HBO intends to adapt a book per season, but with the show's young leads set to grow up fast and so much more ground to cover than the movies, the cable network has a unique plan to counter them being aged out.

According to Redanian Intelligence (via SFFGazette.com), seasons 1 and 2 are expected to be six episodes each, with future seasons potentially expanding to 8 episodes to help cover those extra pages. The books ranged from 223 to 766 pages.

The site explains that the first season will shoot from now until May 2026, with season 2 set to similarly film from...

Harry Potter may have just started production on its first season, but HBO is reportedly already looking ahead. A new report has offered insight into the network's plans for the show's second season, which would adapt The Chamber of Secrets.

According to Redanian Intelligence, HBO plans on filming the first two seasons of Harry Potter back-to-back, with Season 2 slated to begin production in July 2026, two months after Season 1's expected wrap date. Season 2 would then film on a similar production timeframe, wrapping in May 2027. The report also revealed that the episode counts for the first two seasons will be shorter than expected. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod previously indicated back in December 2024 that the first season would comprise eight episodes, when they mentioned having "eight hours to tell the first book." While that may still be the case, those eight hours will be divided into just six episodes,...

Voldemort has reportedly been cast in HBO's series adaptation of Harry Potter. Unfortunately, fans are no closer to learning who will succeed Ralph Fiennes as the Dark Lord.

According to Redanian Intelligence, someone close to the production of Harry Potter has disclosed that Voldemort has already been cast for the series adaptation and will "appear in several episodes." However, HBO reportedly has no plans to announce who has been cast in the role, as the network wants to keep the casting a secret until the first season airs, which isn't until 2027. This means that Wizarding World fans might have to wait two years to learn who will be playing Voldemort, unless the casting gets leaked before then. At the very least, this secrecy stays true to the character's "He Who Must Not Be Named" moniker.

However, it remains to be seen if HBO will be successful in keeping the actor...

Daniel Radcliffeis best known as the titular hero of Harry Potter to many fans around the world.However, once the actor completed the eight-part movie saga, he turned his attention to more niche and meaningful roles across various genres. While some remember him for his villainous turn in The Lost City, and more recently starring in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, one of his underrated horror films will soon be streaming for free.

Per Cbr, Hornswill debut on Pluto TV later this month, just in time for the (early) spooky season run. The movie is adapted from Joe Hill’s (Stephen King’s son) novel of the same name, which follows Radcliffe's character Ignatius "Ig" Perrish, who becomes the prime suspect when his girlfriend is sexually assaulted and killed. While the entire town shuns him, thinking he’s the culprit, things take a turn when he wakes up one morning...

While The Bear has brought audiences’ attention to culinary arts, there have been movies that celebrate the essence of being a chef. From Ratatouille, Chef, Burnt, No Reservations, to Big Night, each movie tells us something new about the profession, creative process and restaurant management, and the people who give us good times. But Mark Mylod’s The Chef is a whole different story and now it has a free streaming home.

Per ComicBook, The Menu starring Ana Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes is now streaming on Tubi. The movie follows a young couple who love food, traveling to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where a renowned chef with an elaborate tasting menu reveals disturbing intentions beneath a flawless exterior. From exposing his guests to a chef killing himself, to a deadly cat and mouse chase, this black comedy horror has twists and turns that you’ll never see coming.

Emmy voters are still infected with The Last of Us, rewarding the zombified series with 16 nominations on Tuesday, including Best Drama Series. Notably, Season 2 of HBO's adaptation of the popular video-game series didn't get everything for which it submitted, and there are three notable snubs that are causing an uproar on social media: supporting actress Isabela Merced, and the standout episode "Through The Valley" in both directing and writing.

Here are the categories The Last of Us got into — and missed.

Best Drama Series: Nominated

It was never a question whether the fungal apocalypse drama would receive a series bid, since Season 1 scored 24 nominations and won eight trophies in 2023. The Last of Us ended up placing fourth in Gold Derby's Best Drama Series predictions by the time the nominations were announced. It finds itself nominated alongside Andor, The Diplomat, Paradise, The Pitt, Severance, Slow Horses, and The White Lotus.

Best...

HBO Max presenta al sucesor de Robbie Coltrane. © HBO Max

Un día después de que HBO Max presentara oficialmente al nuevo Harry Potter, hoy le ha tocado el turno al entrañable semigigante del bosque prohibido para seguir alimentando la expectación en torno a su ambiciosa serie.

Nick Frost, actor británico conocido por su trabajo en Shaun of the Dead y el reciente live action de Cómo entrenar a tu dragón, es quien toma el relevo del inolvidable Robbie Coltrane como Rubeus Hagrid.

En la fotografía revelada hoy martes, Frost aparece vestido con la característica gabardina de un verde apagado y con una barba tupida y melena desordenada, tal y como lo imaginó J. K. Rowling en los libros. Ya nos lo estamos imaginando diciendo aquello de: «Eres un mago, Harry».

Frost es parte de un elenco renovado que lidera Dominic McLaughlin como Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton como Hermione Granger y Alastair Stout como Ron Weasley.

The nominees for this year’s Emmy Awards were announced this afternoon and HBO’s “The Last of Us” has proven to be one of the hottest television shows in this year’s lineup.

“The Last of Us” has received a total sixteen Emmy nominations this year, including top categories Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Lead Actress.

Here’s the full list of 2025 Emmy nominations for “The Last of Us” Season 2…

Best Drama Series

Andor

The Diplomat

The Last of Us

Paradise

The Pitt

Severance

Slow Horses

The White Lotus

Best Actor in a Drama Series

Sterling K. Brown, Paradise

Gary Oldman, Slow Horses

Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us

Adam Scott, Severance

Noah Wyle, The Pitt

Best Actress in a Drama Series

Kathy Bates, Matlock

Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters

Britt Lower, Severance

Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us

Keri Russell, The Diplomat

Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Giancarlo Esposito,...

Following our first look at Dominic McLaughlin as the Boy Wizard, HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series has just shared a first look—via SFFGazette.com—at Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.

The late Robbie Coltrane played the character in the big screen franchise that ran from 2001 to 2011, and this interpretation doesn't seem all that different. Frost is roughly the same age as his predecessor was in that first movie—a little older, in fact—but looks a bit more youthful in the role.

So far, this adaptation of Harry Potter doesn't look all that different from the movies, aside from a change in actors. That might be off-putting for longtime fans, but is unlikely to bother the new, younger audience Warner Bros. Discovery hopes to introduce to this Wizarding World.

Hagrid is Hogwarts' gamekeeper and later became the Care of Magical Creatures Professor. He lives in a hut on...

The Last of Us season two might have divided fans, but the new episodes were clearly a hit with Television Academy voters.

HBO’s post-apocalyptic drama earned 16 Emmy nominations on Tuesday morning. While that’s fewer than the first season’s 24 noms, it still represents a terrific haul.

Perhaps the most interesting nomination is that Pedro Pascal was nominated for best actor. While Pascal’s performance was widely praised, his character Joel had very limited screen time, appearing in only three of the season’s seven episodes. The nomination is similar to Brian Cox’s nomination for the final season of HBO’s Succession, where his character was killed off in the season’s third episode.

Star Bella Ramsey was nominated for best actress for their portrayal of Ellie for the second season in a row. Plus, the show was also nominated for best drama.

Several other actors scored Emmy...

The Last of Us Season 2 may have proved to be one of the most divisive pieces of television this year, but it seems HBO's bold approach to the video game material won't go unrecognized during the awards season. The leading star of the post-apocalyptic drama has nabbed one of the most coveted nominations at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.

The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for portraying Ellie in Season 2. With the historic nomination, Ramsey becomes the first openly non-binary actor to be nominated more than once at the Emmys. It's a well-deserved accomplishment that speaks to how strong their performance was despite a controversial adaptation of the source material. Ramsey had already been a lead on the HBO series since 2023, but Season 2 saw Ellie thrust into the spotlight as the sole protagonist.

The Last of Us nabbed...

Yer a groundskeeper, Nick! With production now officially underway on the Harry Potter HBO series, the first images of the cast in character are making their way into the world. Yesterday, we first got our first glimpse at the new Harry Potter himself, young Dominic McLaughlin, as he donned his Hogwarts robes and circular specs. Next up, we have the man who delivers the earth-shattering news to Harry that he is – in fact – a wizard, and destined to go to magic school.

Yes, the new Rubeus Hagrid is none other than Nick Frost, picking up the baton from the late, great Robbie Coltrane, who played the role across all eight Potter movies. Now, we have our first look at Frost in his costume, and it’s largely similar to the version you know:

Hagrid – for those living under a rock – becomes one of Harry’s friends in the Wizarding World,...

Nick Frost is the new Hagrid in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. Fans got their first look at him in the famous half-giant’s robes, which were first worn by the late Robbie Coltrane in the original movies.

The image was shared just one day after HBO showed the first official photo of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter himself. Cameras started rolling yesterday at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

Via HBO

Hagrid is one of the most loved characters from the books and movies. He’s the gamekeeper at Hogwarts, loves magical creatures, and has always been loyal to Dumbledore. He’s also one of the first people Harry meets in the first story. HBO’s version of the character looks close to what fans remember, though Nick Frost brings his own take to the role.

Nick Frost, known from Hot Fuzz, is one of the biggest names added to the new Harry Potter cast.

Nick Frost is officially the new Hagrid in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. The first image of Frost in character has just been revealed, showing him dressed as the beloved half-giant in his familiar robes.

Fans will recognize the look from the original movies, where Hagrid was played by the late Robbie Coltrane. This image comes just a day after fans were given their first glimpse of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter himself. The show is now confirmed to release in 2027, and filming started yesterday at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

Via HBO

Hagrid, the warm-hearted gamekeeper of Hogwarts, has always been one of the most loved characters in the Harry Potter world. He first appears in The Philosopher’s Stone and stays important throughout the whole series.

He’s known for his deep love of magical creatures and his strong loyalty to Dumbledore. He’s also one of Harry’s earliest friends and mentors.

Nick Frost is Rubeus Hagrid in the latest first-look image from HBO’s highly-anticipated Harry Potter series.

Frost can be seen as the cuddly gamekeeper in his robes, made famous by the late Robbie Coltrane’s depiction of Hagrid in the iconic noughties movies.

The image comes a day after audiences were treated to a first picture of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter for the show that will now officially be released in 2027. Cameras rolled yesterday at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

The half-giant Hagrid features in every Harry Potter book and is one of the first characters to appear in The Philosopher’s Stone. He is known for his love of magical creatures, his loyalty to Dumbledore, and his role as a mentor and friend to the protagonist.

Hot Fuzz star Frost is one of the highest-profile additions to the HBO Potter lineup. He takes on one of the meatiest...

“Yer a wizard, Harry!”

HBO has released a first look at Nick Frost as Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid (below).

The move comes a day after the production released a first look at Dominic McLaughlin as young Harry Potter and announced a few more castmembers playing key roles: Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.

Here’s Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) as the half-giant Hagrid:

The show has begun filming at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, U.K.

HBO’s plan is to adapt each of J.K. Rowling’s global best-selling novels into a season of television.

The project has previously announced actors for nearly all of the key characters in Rowling’s first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone:

Emmy winner John Lithgow (Conclave) takes on the critical role of...

HBO just gave fans of the Wizarding World something to cheer about — and he’s about half-giant-sized. In a brand-new image released from the set of the upcoming Harry Potter series, audiences get their first glimpse of Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, the lovable, half-giant gamekeeper of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. And if the oversized coat, massive beard, and wide-eyed warmth don’t scream Hagrid, we don’t know what does.

The first-look photo, seen above, shows Frost fully transformed into one of the most beloved characters in the franchise. Wearing Hagrid’s signature patchwork overcoat and striped waistcoat, Frost looks every inch the gentle giant — equal parts imposing and inviting, and a little bit confused. This new image follows yesterday’s debut look at Dominic McLaughlin in costume as Harry Potter himself. The two reveals come amid production ramping up on the first season of the high-profile HBO reboot,...

Meet the new Rubeus Hagrid.

Fresh off HBO’s announcement that its upcoming “Harry Potter” series has officially started production — and the debut of newcomer Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter — the network has revealed the first image of Nick Frost as the lovable half-giant. The “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” actor follows in the footsteps of Robbie Coltrane, who played Hogwarts’ gamekeeper and groundskeeper in all eight of the “Harry Potter” films.

Filming on Season 1 of the series began on Monday at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K. and is expected to last until the spring of 2026. Alongside McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton stars as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The young trio were selected from more than 30,000 actors who auditioned in a casting call last fall.

The cast also includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape,...

The long-announced and widely anticipated Harry Potter series is finally being met with some significant updates. The golden trio in this upcoming show is being embodied by Dominic McLaughlin (as Potter), Arabella Stanton (as Hermione Granger), and Alastair Stout (as Ron Weasley). And, of course, Potter is once again stealing the spotlight.

While the rest of the cast has been announced to include Rory Wilmot (as Neville Longbottom), Amos Kitson (as Dudley Dursley), Louise Brealey (as Rolanda Hooch), Anton Lesser (as Garrick Ollivander), John Lithgow (as Albus Dumbledore), Paapa Essiedu (as Severus Snape), Nick Frost (as Rubeus Hagrid), Lox Pratt (as Draco Malfoy), Luke Thallon (as Quirinus Quirrell), and Paul Whitehouse (as Argus Filch), among others, the real buzz is still surrounding McLaughlin.

Related: HBO’s Harry Potter Must Make 1 Marauder Black That Makes More Sense Than Paapa Essiedu

Thus, here’s all we know about the newest rising star...

Production has commenced on the HBO Original ‘Harry Potter’ television series at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK, marking the start of a brand-new chapter in one of the most beloved franchises in entertainment history.

As production gets underway, HBO has released the first behind-the-scenes image from the set, offering a tantalising glimpse of the magic to come. With the story poised to unfold in a new, serialised format, the series aims to deliver the depth and detail that have long made the books a cornerstone of modern fantasy.

The upcoming series, a decade-spanning adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s iconic book series, is set to debut in 2027 on HBO and streaming on HBO Max in territories where available, including newly launching markets Germany, Italy, and the UK.

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Written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner,...

Harry Potter Returns: HBO Series Filming Begins With A Fresh Cast & Big Creative Shake-Ups! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After years of waiting and months of new casting updates, the production on Harry Potter’s television adaptation for HBO has commenced. While a whole generation grew up on the books and the subsequent film series, it’s time for the next generation to get a new version of the popular franchise.

While fans are dubious about what it means for the favorite characters and stories, HBO is actively working on the television adaptation of the novels. Now with the production in full swing, things are materialising and getting real. Here are all the latest updates of the series adaptation of the novels.

Harry Potter TV Adaptation: Production Begins

HBO announced the start of filming by sharing a photo of the young actor playing Harry Potter all decked up in his glasses, robe,...

The new Harry Potter TV show from HBO has found two more important characters. According to Warner Bros. Discovery, Rory Wilmot will play Neville Longbottom and Amos Kitson will play Dudley Dursley. These young actors are not well-known yet, but fans will soon see them take on these classic roles.

That’s not all. The company also shared that Louise Brealey will play Madam Hooch, who teaches flying lessons at Hogwarts, and Anton Lesser will play Ollivander, the wand maker. Lesser is an experienced actor who people might recognize from Game of Thrones or Andor.

Via Warner Bros. Discovery

This new series is a complete remake of the original Harry Potter story. Each season will cover one of the seven books, so fans can expect much more detail than the movies had. The show is being filmed now and is expected to arrive in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max.

The...

The new Harry Potter series from HBO is moving forward, and more of the cast has just been announced. This time, fans found out who will play two familiar faces from the books and movies, Neville Longbottom and Dudley Dursley. According to Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd), Rory Wilmot has been picked to play Neville, while Amos Kitson will take on the role of Dudley.

Both of these young actors are pretty new to the acting world, so audiences might not know them yet. But they’ll soon step into the shoes of two of the most well-known characters from the Harry Potter story.

Wbd also shared a few other casting updates. Louise Brealey will play Madam Hooch, the strict flying teacher, and Anton Lesser will play Ollivander, the famous wand maker. Lesser is a veteran actor that people might recognize from shows like Game of Thrones and Andor.

Via Warner Bros.

Fans were left absolutely thrilled when the first image of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter popped up on X. Here, he was dressed in full Hogwarts robes and those unmistakable round glasses; he looked every bit the part, and the fan reactions were instant and quite delightful. The new Harry Potter series has kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

While fans were skeptical about the casting, it looks like now everyone is on board with the new trio in town. Along with him, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will play Hermione and Ron, respectively. So, now that their faces are finally revealed, the excitement is real. Let’s see what the fans are saying online.

For Fans, Dominic McLaughlin’s First Look Nails the Harry Potter Vibe Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout | Credits: HBO Max/Instagram

The first official image of Dominic McLaughlin just dropped, and fans are all in.

As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, HBO has announced today that production has begun on the upcoming Harry Potter TV series at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK.

It's also been revealed that the series will premiere in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max, adding some weight to recent rumours that the plan is to shoot The Philosopher's Stone/The Sorcerer's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets back-to-back.

With this news comes our first look at Dominic McLaughlin as the Boy Wizard himself, Harry Potter. The newcomer is wearing the character's trademark glasses and has that all-too familiar lightning bolt-shaped scar on his forehead. It's fair to say he looks like he's stepped straight off the page.

The new Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry robes are also featured, though we can't see the school's updated logo. Understandably, fans remain eager to learn how this small screen take will...

Photograph by Aidan Monaghan/HBO Get your wands ready – seriously! The magic isn’t just brewing anymore; it’s officially happening. Filming for the HBO Original Harry Potter TV series cast has kicked off in the UK at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, bringing fresh faces to the beloved franchise. So, you’ll want to mark your calendars: the show is set to premiere in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max. And for all our international fans, good news! It’ll be hitting markets like Germany, Italy, and the UK too. The plan is still one season per book, so get ready for a deep dive into that incredible seven-book saga. And the excitement? The Harry Potter TV series cast is already stirring excitement across fan communities, with fresh talent stepping into legend. We’ve got Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson playing Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch,...

La adaptación televisiva de la saga literaria de J. K. Rowling presenta al nuevo Harry Potter. © HBO Max

¡Lumos máxima! HBO Max ha anunciado oficialmente el inicio del rodaje de su ambiciosa serie Harry Potter, que trasladará por primera vez al formato televisivo la icónica saga literaria de J.K. Rowling. Y lo ha hecho publicando la primera imagen entre bambalinas del joven Dominic McLaughlin caracterizado como el niño que sobrevivió y recogiendo el testigo de Daniel Radcliffe.

Las cámaras ya ruedan en los históricos estudios Warner Bros. de Leavesden (Reino Unido) –cuna de las ocho películas originales–, donde un sonriente McLaughlin, en la fotografía difundida por HBO Max, aparece enfundado en la túnica de Gryffindor, con sus emblemáticas gafas redondas y, por supuesto, la cicatriz en forma de rayo. Es, sin duda, la viva imagen de Harry Potter.

Junto a McLaughlin en el trío protagonista están Arabella Stanton como Hermione Granger...

Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter (Photo Credit: Aidan Monaghan/HBO)

Production’s officially underway on HBO’s Harry Potter series starring Dominic McLaughlin in the title role. The fantasy series is filming at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK and is targeting a 2027 premiere.

In addition to McLaughlin, the series stars Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Emmy winner and Oscar nominee John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Emmy nominee Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Oscar and Emmy nominee Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Emmy nominee Nick Frost as Hagrid. Katherine Parkinson plays Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt is Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn is Lucius Malfoy, Leo Earley is Seamus Finnigan, and Alessia Leoni is Parvati Patil.

Sienna Moosah plays Lavender Brown, Bel Powley is Petunia Dursley, Daniel Rigby is Vernon Dursley, and Bertie Carvel plays Cornelius Fudge. Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse appear in recurring roles as Quirinus Quirrell and Argus Filch.

It’s not September yet, but it is – officially – time to return to Hogwarts. Years ago, Warner Bros announced plans to re-adapt the Harry Potter novels as an HBO series, and now those plans are officially afoot: the series has just entered production, revealing the first image of newcomer Dominic McLaughlin in costume as Harry himself. Whatever your thoughts on the series, it’s undeniable: McLaughlin absolutely looks the part in those Hogwarts robes.

The series is set to adapt Jk Rowling’s books in more detail than the films were able to, with Francesca Gardiner as showrunner, and Mark Mylod as lead director. Alongside McLaughlin as Harry, the series has cast fellow newcomers Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton as Ron and Hermione, respectively. With filming now underway, a handful of extra cast members have been announced – most notably, Anton Lesser (aka Partagaz from Andor) will play wandmaker Ollivander, and...

HBO’s new Harry Potter TV series is finally starting to take shape. The company has officially started filming the show at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK, and fans just got their first look at the young actor who will play Harry himself.

Dominic McLaughlin has been revealed as the new Harry Potter, and HBO shared a photo of him wearing his Hogwarts robes for the first time.

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Along with this news, HBO also announced more actors joining the cast. According to the studio, Rory Wilmot will play Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson will play Harry’s spoiled cousin Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey will play flying teacher Madam Hooch, and Anton Lesser will appear as Ollivander, the wand maker.

HBO’s plan for the series is to stay close to the books. Each of J.K. Rowling’s original novels will be turned into its own season. This way,...

HBO has finally shared some big news about its new Harry Potter TV series. Not only has filming started, but fans also got their first look at young Dominic McLaughlin dressed up as Harry Potter himself. The series is being filmed at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK, which is the same place where the original movies were made.

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Along with this first photo, HBO also confirmed some new actors joining the cast. Rory Wilmot will be playing Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson will be Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey will take on the role of Madam Hooch, and Anton Lesser has been cast as Ollivander, the famous wand maker.

HBO plans to turn each of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books into its own season of television, so the story will unfold slowly across multiple seasons. The idea is to give every detail of the books time to shine,...

HBO has officially begun shooting its new Harry Potter TV series, which will adapt all seven books in J.K. Rowling's series in more detail than the movies did. To celebrate the occasion, they released an image of actor Dominic McLaughlin in costume as Harry himself:

Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter - Image courtesy of Aidan Monaghan/HBO | Harry Potter

Harry Potter, of course, is a young British boy who lives with his abusive aunt and uncle before finding out that he's actually a wizard and getting whisked away to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The books were a sensation when they started coming out in the late '90s and the movies were a sensation when they started coming out in the early 2000s. HBO is hoping its TV show will be a sensation when it premiere in 2027, which is officially the year it's coming.

HBO also announced...

Years in the making, HBO’s planned Harry Potter series adaptation is closer than ever to coming to the small screen.

Production has commenced on the series at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, U.K., the studio announced on Monday. Leavesden houses the sets from the original film adaptations and is popular tourist destination.

The production announcement was accompanied by the first image of Dominic McLaughlin as the new Harry Potter.

Dominic McLaughlin as Harry PotterAidan Monaghan/HBO The backstory

First revealed as a possibility in early 2021, the upcoming television show is expected to last for several years, with each season adapting one of the seven Harry Potter novels written by J.K. Rowling.

“The series will feature a new cast to lead a new generation of fandom, full of the fantastic detail, much-loved characters, and dramatic locations that Harry Potter fans have loved for over twenty-five years,” Warner Bros. Discovery said...

The Harry Potter franchise is getting rebooted as a TV series at HBO, and today it has been officially announced that production has commenced on the series, with filming taking place at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK. The press release notes that the series “will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max where it’s available, including in upcoming launch markets Germany, Italy, and the UK.”

The cast includes John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as his father Lucius Malfoy, Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby as Petunia Dursley and Vernon Dursley, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley. As minister for magic Cornelius Fudge, we have Bertie Carvel. As Hogwarts students Seamus Finnigan, Parvati Patil, and Lavender Brown, the show has cast newcomers Leo Earley,...

Production on HBO’s Harry Potter series is underway at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden in the UK.

A first look image of Dominic McLaughlin as the eponymous wizard has been unveiled, as seen above.

The latest round of casting has also been announced, including Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander. They joinnewcomers Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout as Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively, alongside John Lithgow, Nick Frost, Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu.

The series is set to debut on HBO and HBO...

HBO's Harry Potter has officially been revealed, and it already looks exactly how fans imagined it would. The titular hero is featured in the first image from the magical production, which is currently building the new Hogwarts. The new Harry Potter looks identical to the original version made famous by Daniel Radcliffe in the film franchise, but as the saying goes: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

HBO has released the official first look at their Harry Potter series, which is now in production. The image features Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived. Along with the first look, HBO confirmed that the series is eyeing a 2027 release window. Mark Mylod is set to helm several episodes of the series, while series writer Francesca Gardiner (Succession) acts as showrunner. Cinematographer Adriano Goldman (The Crown) is credited as the director of photography. Check out the image below:

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Production has commenced on the HBO Original Harry Potter television series at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK. The series will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max, where it will be available, including in upcoming launch markets such as Germany, Italy, and the UK.

The newly announced cast includes Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.

Photo courtesy of Aidan Monaghan/HBO

The Harry Potter television series is written and executive-produced by Francesca Gardiner. Mark Mylod will executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series for HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television.

The cast includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.

Also starring are six-time Emmy, two-time Tony Award, Olivier winner, and BAFTA and Oscar nominee John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore; Tony Award,...

Harry Potter fans are in for a treat. Over two years after Warner Bros.' announcement in April 2023 that the beloved IP is getting a reboot as a TV series, things are officially moving along.

Warner Bros. Discovery has just confirmed that the upcoming HBO Original Harry Potter television series has officially started production. The new TV show will use the same studios as their production, the ones at the Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, UK. The announcement came with the first official look at the new Harry Potter, played by Dominic McLaughlin.

HBO's Harry Potter reboot is now in production. pic.twitter.com/6UgBxYBSdB— Cbr (@Cbr) July 14, 2025

The production update also came with a disappointing release date. The series was originally teased to premiere sometime in 2026 on HBO Max. However, the studio has now confirmed it will come in 2027.

Since Harry Potter has officially started production, it couldn't have...

Production has started on HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series, which released its first look on Monday. The show is expected to premiere in 2027 HBO and HBO Max.

Additionally, the series has announced four new cast members. Rory Wilmot (“FBI: International”) will play Neville Longbottom with Amos Kitson starring as as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey starring as as Madam Rolanda Hooch and Anton Lesser starring as Garrick Ollivander.

The series also cemented its department heads, a vital part of any TV show, but an especially crucial one when it comes to a series as visually distinct and complicated as “Harry Potter.” Adriano Goldman will serve as the director of photography, and Cate Hall will be the hair and makeup designer. On the more practical side of the show, Paul Herbert will serve as the stunt coordinator and Mark Holt will be the SFX supervisor while Mara LePere-Schloop serves as the...