The Harry Potter TV series has begun filming at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK. HBO shared the exciting news on July 14, 2025, along with a first look at Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter. This reboot adapts J.K. Rowling’s seven books, one per season. It promises a fresh take on the wizarding world. Fans can expect the show on HBO and Max in 2027.
HBO posted the first image on Instagram. It shows McLaughlin smiling in Harry’s iconic round glasses and school uniform. He looks ready for Hogwarts adventures. McLaughlin joins Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The trio emerged from over 30,000 auditions last fall.
Variety reported that the young actors bring a fresh energy to the project. McLaughlin has prior experience from Sky’s “Grow.” Stanton has starred in the West End production of “Matilda,” while Stout is a newcomer to the scene. The series features an impressive cast. John Lithgow plays the wise Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer portrays the strict Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu takes on the complex role of Severus Snape, and Nick Frost embodies the friendly Rubeus Hagrid.
Harry Potter TV Series Cast
- Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom
- Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley
- Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch
- Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander
- Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley
- Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy
- Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy
- Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan
- Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil
- Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown
- Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge
- Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley
- Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley
- Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch
- Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell
The show follows young Harry as he learns he’s a wizard. He leaves his Muggle relatives and heads to Hogwarts. There, he befriends Ron and Hermione. Together, they face Lord Voldemort.
Francesca Gardiner serves as showrunner and writer. She executive produces, too. Mark Mylod, from “Succession,” directs multiple episodes and executive produces. Production involves HBO, Brontë Film and TV, and Warner Bros. Television. J.K. Rowling executive produces with others. Filming marks a milestone. It celebrates 30 years since the first book’s release.
