Meet the Actors Playing Harry, Hermione, and Ron in the New Harry Potter Series

Streaming giant HBO has officially announced the actors who will bring the main characters of the upcoming Harry Potter series to life. Over 30,000 children auditioned for the roles.

Dominic McLaughlin will star as Harry Potter, with Arabella Stanton cast as Hermione Granger. Alastair Stout has been chosen to play Ron Weasley.

The creators plan to produce seven seasons, releasing them over the course of ten years. Filming for the first season kicks off this summer, with the premiere scheduled for early 2027. Francesca Gardiner is serving as showrunner, while Mark Mylod is directing the series.

It was previously announced that John Lithgow will portray Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer will take on the role of Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu will play Severus Snape, Nick Frost will appear as Rubeus Hagrid, Luke Thallon will be Quirinus Quirrell, and Paul Whitehouse will portray Argus Filch.