Take a gander at this trio of Muggles as they are the next Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. Note that it is perfectly okay if you don’t recognize them as they have never appeared on screen before. They were picked after an extensive talent search. Here is the official HBO press release:
The HBO Original HARRY POTTER television series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.
Francesca Gardiner (showrunner, executive producer) and Mark Mylod (director of multiple episodes, executive producer) quote: “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. We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It’s been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.”
About the series: The series will be a faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter books by author and executive producer J.K. Rowling. Each season will bring Harry Potter to new and existing audiences, streaming exclusively on HBO Max where it’s available, including in upcoming launch markets Germany, Italy and the UK. The original classic films will remain available to watch around the world.
Credits: The 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 series is executive produced by J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films.
The project has been described as a “decade-long” one, with each season expected to adapt one book in Rowling’s acclaimed book series. The cast is hoped to grow with the series, just as the original movie actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watso,n and Rupert Grint did throughout the movies. The youngsters join the previously announced cast additions. Sets are being built, and additional casting is underway. Keep watching for further announcements.
