Harry Potter returns to small screens: here who got the roles

Two years after it was announced that HBO is preparing a series based on books about Harry Potter author JK Rowlingtoday the names of the three main actors are finally confirmed. The role of Harry Potter will play Dominic McLaughlin. Hermiona Granger will act Arabella Stantonand Ron Weasley will embody Alastair Stout. Each season of the series will follow one book from the famous series, and will be available on the HBO Max platform.

Director Mark Mylod and screenwriter Francesca Gardinerwho have previously collaborated on the award -winning series ‘Succession’, stated that they are extremely pleased with the selected actors and that they cannot wait for viewers to experience their performance.

– After an extensive search, we are overjoyed to find our Harry, Hermione and Ron. Their talent delighted us, and we also thank tens of thousands of children who have auditioned – said the production team.

As many as 32,000 children auditioned, which testifies to the great interest in three, as evaluated, the most significant television roles in the coming decade. The shooting of the series begins this summer at the Warner Bros studios in Leaavesden, and the prime minister is expected in 2026.

In addition to the trio of the main characters, other important acting names were confirmed. A distinguished American actor John Lithgow (79) will take on the role of Hogwarts Director Albus Dumbledorewhich, according to him, is a great honor and responsibility because this role could mark the end of his career.

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The role of Professor Severus Snape will be played by the British actor Paapa Essied (34).

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The role of Hagrid, a favorite keeper of keys and land, got Nick Frost (53).

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Janet McTeer (63) will play Professor Minerva McGonagall, Head of House Gryffindor, known for her rigor and righteousness.

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They complete the cast Luke Thallon as Professor Quirinus Quirrell.

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And, he got the role and got the role Paul Whitehouse (66) as a hated janitor Argus filch.

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– The audience will experience Hogwarts in a new light. Harry Potter remains a powerful cultural phenomenon and it is clear that there is a great interest in reinoing that world – he said Casey BloysPresident and CEO of Content in HBO and on the Max platform.