HBO has officially announced the cast for its highly anticipated “Harry Potter” series, slated for release in 2026. The production will be a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s bestselling book series and promises a deeper exploration of the story than the original film franchise, according to Warner Bros. Television CEO Channing Dungey.
The series is being developed by Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod, both known for their work on the hit show Succession, with Rowling serving as an executive producer. It will stream exclusively on HBO Max.
Each season will focus on one of the seven books, aiming to bring the magical world to life for both new audiences and longtime fans.
Here’s the confirmed main cast so far:
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Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter
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Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger
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Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley
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Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy
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John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
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Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall
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Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
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Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid
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Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell
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Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch
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Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley
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Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy
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Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley
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Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley
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Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan
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Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil
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Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown
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Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge
The Harry Potter book series remains one of the most popular in history, with over 600 million copies sold in 85 languages since the release of the first novel in 1997. The upcoming HBO series marks a new chapter for the Wizarding World, introducing a fresh cast and a more detailed take on the iconic story.
