Harry Potter Cast: HBO has picked three young actors to play Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley in its new TV series, based on J.K. Rowling’s famous books. Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout will star as the iconic characters, and Rowling, the author, is thrilled with them. She said she “couldn’t be happier” on X. Filming starts this summer, and fans are excited but some have mixed feelings about the cast.
J.K. Rowling says the new cast is perfect
J.K. Rowling, who wrote the Harry Potter books, loves the new actors chosen for the HBO series. On May 27, 2025, she told a fan on X that Dominic, Arabella, and Alastair are “wonderful” for Harry, Hermione, and Ron. As an executive producer, Rowling helps keep the show true to her books. HBO searched through thousands of young actors to find the perfect trio, all aged 9 to 11.
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Meet the new Harry, Hermione, and Ron
Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will be Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will act as Ron Weasley. HBO shared this news on May 27, 2025, for the series that will turn each of the seven books into a season. Dominic, from Scotland, has acted in plays like Macbeth. Arabella, from London, has been in musicals like Matilda. Alastair, known for a fun ad about potatoes, has a northern accent perfect for Ron.
Fans are excited but some aren’t sure
Fans have shared lots of thoughts about the new cast on X, with many feeling happy and excited. Some fans said the trio is perfect and will be great for new Harry Potter fans. One fan loved that Arabella looks like Hermione from the books. But not everyone is happy, especially about Paapa Essiedu playing Severus Snape.
Big names join the Hogwarts cast
HBO also picked well-known actors for the adult roles in the series, making it even more exciting. John Lithgow, who won awards for TV shows, will play Albus Dumbledore. Janet McTeer will be Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu will play Severus Snape, though some fans aren’t happy about that.
Nick Frost will be the friendly Hagrid, Luke Thallon will play Quirrell, and Paul Whitehouse will be Filch. These actors, announced on April 14, 2025, have done big projects like Conclave and Ozark.
