In addition to McLaughlin, new cast members have been confirmed, including Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser portraying Garrick Ollivander. They will join an esteemed lineup including John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.
The show aims for a more thorough exploration of the original books, thanks to the TV format providing more freedom than the films allowed. Filming will take place at the iconic Warner Bros Studios Leavesden in Hertfordshire, known for housing the eight Harry Potter movies. HBO has assured fans it will be a "faithful adaptation," and new production staff members, some with experience from the acclaimed series The Crown, have been welcomed into the fold.
The series is set to premiere in 2027, dictating an exciting path as fans eagerly await more updates about their beloved wizarding world.
The show aims for a more thorough exploration of the original books, thanks to the TV format providing more freedom than the films allowed. Filming will take place at the iconic Warner Bros Studios Leavesden in Hertfordshire, known for housing the eight Harry Potter movies. HBO has assured fans it will be a "faithful adaptation," and new production staff members, some with experience from the acclaimed series The Crown, have been welcomed into the fold.
The series is set to premiere in 2027, dictating an exciting path as fans eagerly await more updates about their beloved wizarding world.
