The Harry Potter TV show has officially found its leads, with Warner Bros. Discovery confirming who will play the roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
Who is joining the Harry Potter TV show cast as Harry, Ron, and Hermione?
According to a new release from WB, the main trio throughout the iconic book series will be led by three newcomers. Dominic McLaughlin will star as Harry Potter in the series, Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley.
The decision on the three stars comes after an extensive search for who will helm the new iteration of Harry Potter. In a statement on the casting, showrunner Francesa Gardiner and director/executive producer Mark Mylod praised the trio for their acting skills.
“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,” said Gardiner and Mylod in their statement. “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.”
The Harry Potter series is described as a “decade-long” project, with each season expected to adapt one book in Rowling’s acclaimed book series. Alongside McLaughlin, Stanton, and Stout in the lead roles, the series will also star John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch.
It’s unclear as of now who else will be in the cast, although rumors have circulated about other potential castings, including the likes of Voldemort. More casting information and a specific release date are expected to be announced in the future.
The HBO adaptation is being written by Emmy-winning producer Francesca Gardiner (Killing Eve, Succession). The series is executive produced by Gardiner, Mark Mylod, Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and long-time Harry Potter franchise producer David Heyman. Mylod, who has worked with HBO on Game of Thrones and The Last of Us, will also helm multiple episodes. It is a production by HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television.
Originally reported by Anthony Nash on Coming Soon.
