Meet Your New Harry Potter: HBO Reveals First Look At Dominic McLaughlin
HBO Max has begun production on its "Harry Potter" reboot series, adapting J.K. Rowling's books over a decade.
Almost 15 years after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 marked the end of a magical era, HBO Max has officially commenced production on its much-anticipated television adaptation: The Harry Potter Reboot.
Harry Potter Series In Production
The streaming giant took to its official Instagram handle to make the exciting announcement.
"First-years, step forward. The HBO Original Harry Potter series is now in production," they shared on the platform.
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Meet the New Harry Potter: Dominic McLaughlin
Fans were also treated to a first look at Dominic McLaughlin, who will portray the iconic role of Harry Potter. In the behind-the-scenes image, McLaughlin is seen donning the classic Hogwarts uniform and those unmistakable Harry Potter glasses, while holding a clapperboard on the set of the series.
McLaughlin now carries the mantle once worn by Daniel Radcliffe, who remains beloved across generations for his portrayal of the boy wizard.
A Fresh Ensemble for a Beloved Tale
The reboot is based on J.K. Rowling’s globally popular book series, and features a new cast stepping into the iconic roles:
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Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger
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Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley
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John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
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Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall
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Nick Frost as Hagrid
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Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
The cast also includes Rory Wilmot, Amos Kitson, Louise Brealey, and Anton Lesser in significant roles.
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Creative Minds Behind the Series
Francesca Gardiner serves as the showrunner for the reboot, while J.K. Rowling joins the project as executive producer, actively collaborating with the writers to bring her story to life on screen.
Rowling recently took to her official X (formerly Twitter) handle and shared her excitement, stating, “I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are SO, SO, SO GOOD!”
A Decade-Long Journey in the Making
To jog your memory, HBO initially announced plans for the reboot back in 2023, outlining their vision for a “decade-long series” that would adapt all seven of J.K. Rowling’s novels in depth.
While the production is now underway, the official release date for The Harry Potter Reboot is still under wraps. Fans around the world, however, are already brimming with anticipation.
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