First Look Image of HARRY POTTER Revealed as HBO Starts Production On New Series
HBO has officially kicked off production on its new Harry Potter series, and with that comes our very first look at the boy who lived, this time played by newcomer Dominic McLaughlin.
The photo shows McLaughlin in his Hogwarts robes and wearing the iconic glasses, stepping into a role that Daniel Radcliffe made iconic over two decades ago. With cameras now rolling at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK, this marks a major milestone for one of HBO’s most ambitious projects to date.
The series is being described as a “faithful adaptation” of J.K. Rowling’s original books, and the studio is aiming to deliver something epic in scope. The show is slated for a 2027 premiere on HBO Max.
The casting continues to round out with a mix of fresh faces and familiar character names. Alongside McLaughlin’s Harry, Alastair Stout is playing Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton is set as Hermione Granger, locking in the new core trio that will carry the series across its planned decade-long run.
Other recently announced cast members include Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.
These join earlier casting reveals like Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy and Johnny Flynn as his father Lucius. The Dursley family is also taking shape with Bel Powley as Petunia and Daniel Rigby as Vernon. Rounding out the Weasley side, Katherine Parkinson will portray Molly Weasley.
Janet McTeer (The Old Man, Kaos) will play Professor Minerva McGonagall, with Paapa Essiedu (The Lazarus Project) taking on the role of Professor Severus Snape. Then there’s John Lithgow, who will step into the role of Albus Dumbledore.
The series is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner (Succession, His Dark Materials) with direction from Mark Mylod (Succession, Game of Thrones), who will also executive produce. J.K. Rowling returns as executive producer, joined by Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films, who also produced the original Harry Potter movies.
What do you think of the first look at Harry Potter?
