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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
JK Rowling on HBO's Harry Potter series: ‘I read the first two episodes and…'
J.K. Rowling has shared a special post about the highly anticipated Harry Potter series. While she would not be penning the scripts herself, the celebrated author revealed that she has read the initial episodes and is thrilled with how the project is shaping up. Sharing her thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Rowling said, 'I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are SO, SO, SO GOOD!' JK Rowling gave an early verdict on the first two episodes of HBO's Harry Potter series.(AP) When a fan asked if she was writing the show herself, she clarified, 'No, but I've worked closely with the extremely talented writers.' As per a People report, J.K. Rowling is serving as an executive producer on the upcoming show, along with Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod. Meet the leading trio of the Harry Potter series In May, HBO revealed the lead cast for its upcoming Harry Potter web series. The big announcement dropped on Instagram. However, HBO decided to turn off comments on the post, probably to protect the young actors from any online negativity. Sharing photos of the trio, HBO wrote on Instagram, 'Dear Mr. Potter, Miss Granger, and Mr. Weasley: We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please welcome Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley to the HBO Original Series Harry Potter.' FYI: Over 30,000 actors have auditioned for these iconic roles since the casting call went out last year. Supporting cast Joining the new trio at Hogwarts are some well-known names taking on the iconic adult roles. John Lithgow steps in as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer will play Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu takes on the role of Severus Snape. Nick Frost is set to bring Rubeus Hagrid to life, while Luke Thallon will play Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse joins as Argus Filch. Release date HBO has not announced the release date for the Harry Potter series yet. But according to Variety, it will start filming this year and is expected to come out in 2026. ALSO READ: Meet the cast from new Harry Potter HBO series; Here's who is playing Harry, Hermoine and Ron FAQs Is J.K. Rowling involved in the new Harry Potter series? Yes, Rowling is creatively involved. She is serving an as executive producer on the show. Who are playing the role of Harry, Ron and Hermione in the Harry Potter series? Dominic McLaughlin is playing Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton is Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout is Ron Weasley. When will the new Harry Potter series be released? There is no official release date yet, but it is expected to film in 2025 and air in 2026.
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Business Standard
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Harry Potter TV series: HBO unveils new-age Harry Potter, Hermione & Ron
The young leads for HBO's new Harry Potter TV series have been formally cast following an extensive search that attracted over 30,000 people for auditions. The series will feature Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter. The new HBO Harry Potter cast for the television series was approved by JK Rowling, the creator of the Harry Potter book series, who called the young actors playing Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Harry Potter "wonderful." HBO's Harry Potter new cast: Official statements Welcoming the fresh actors into the series, the makers on Instagram commented: "Dear Mr Potter, Miss Granger, and Mr Weasley: We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please welcome Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley to the HBO Original Series Harry Potter." Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer and director Mark Mylod, while speaking about the series, said: "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. 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." Meet the new cast of HBO's Harry Potter TV series • Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter • Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger • Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley • John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore • Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape • Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell • Nick Frost as Rubius Hagrid • Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall • Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch. HBO's Harry Potter: All about the new series In the early 2000s, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint became globally famous, thanks to the Harry Potter movie series. HBO is working with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros to make a TV series based on the franchise. Mark Mylod will direct several episodes, and Francesca Gardiner will write and run the show. JK Rowling, Ruth Kenley-Letts, Neil Blair, and David Heyman, the producer of the Harry Potter movie, are among the executive producers. Rowling's 'controversial' stance on trans rights in recent times has, however, led to some criticism about her involvement in the project. Casey Bloys, the HBO content chief, recently dismissed concerns that the show would be influenced by those viewpoints, stating that the emphasis is still on authentically interpreting the books. When and where to watch the new HBO Harry Potter series? Shooting for the new Harry Potter TV series will begin in the summer of 2025. The release is planned for 2026. We expect more casting announcements soon. The goal of the project is to give fans a fresh take on the series. Netizens' reaction to the new cast of HBO's Harry Potter series The internet has been divided over the new cast of the series, with many fans embracing the fresh faces and others sceptical about the reboot. One user wrote: 'Please tell Dominic, Arabella, and Alastair they are already loved by the fandom. We can't wait to see the show!' Another added: 'Not bad at all. Good luck to them. Hope they have fun making this for a new generation of Potterheads.' A fan praised the casting of Arabella Stanton as Hermione, noting: 'She actually looks like book Hermione — even the teeth Emma Watson didn't have.' However, not all reactions were positive. Some fans expressed disappointment, particularly with the casting of Snape and Hermione: 'After miscasting Snape, I have no faith left,' one fan wrote. Another added, 'The movies are superior — this remake will flop.' Despite the mixed reviews, excitement remains high, with many eager to see how this new generation of actors will bring Hogwarts back to life.
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GMA Network
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Harry Potter' series: These are the actors who will play the titular role, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley
'Harry Potter' series has finally cast actors for the titular role, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. On Wednesday, Max announced new actors Dominic McLaughlin to play Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. "The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen," show runner and executive producer Francesca Gardiner and executive producer and episode director Mark Mylod said in a statement. On social media, Max posted a photo of the three screen newcomers and said "Dear Mr. Potter, Miss Granger, and Mr. Weasley: We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry." "Please welcome Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley to the HBO Original Series Harry Potter," it added. The announcement comes at the heels of the declaration of John Lithgow as school headmaster Albus Dumbledore, and Papa Essiedu as Severus Snape. Janet McTeer will play transfiguration teacher and Gryffindor's head of house Mineral McGonagall, while Nick Frost, Rubeus Hagrid. All four will be regular cast members. Other casting announcements include Luke Thallon, who will play Defense of the Dark Arts teacher Quirinus Quirell; and Paul Whitehouse, who will play Argus Filch, a squib and the Hogwarts caretaker. The "Harry Potter" series was first announced in 2023. With author J.R. Rowling as executive producer, the series promises to be a faithful adaptation of the beloved Potter books. Streaming will be exclusively on HBO Max, where the complete Harry Pottery movie collection is available for streaming. — LA, GMA Integrated News
Mint
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Harry Potter Cast HBO: Author JK Rowling approves Hogwarts' new trio, says ‘Couldn't be happier'
JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter book series, approved the new Harry Potter cast for the HBO television series and said the young trio who'll now play Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley are 'wonderful'. HBO officially announced that Dominic McLaughlin will play the iconic role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will play the clever and brave Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley, Harry's loyal best friend. Responding to a Potterhead, a Harry Potter fan, Rowling said, 'All three are wonderful. I couldn't be happier.' JK Rowling on Harry Potter HBO's casting Notably, things went south between Rowling and the original Harry Potter stars – Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, after the author's transphobic comments went viral. Her views on the trans community were met with criticism from the actors who began their careers as child stars in the Harry Potter films. Most fans were thrilled to see the new Harry Potter cast. However, a few were disappointed by the casting of Hermione Granger and Snape. 'Please tell Dominic, Arabella and Alistair that they are already loved by the fandom and we can't wait to see the show! We wish them all the best and that they have a magic time,' a fan said. Another added: 'Not bad at all. Good luck all of them and that have fun making this for a new generation of Potterheads.' 'Looks great, looking forward for it, I am sure they are gonna be great,' said another fan. A fan highlighted that Arabella, the young girl who'll play Hermione in the HBO series, matches the description of the character in the books. 'Dude, that is not bad. I like that casting. They look right. Even the girl has the teeth Emma Watson did not have, but Hermione is supposed to have.' 'After miscasting Snape, I have no faith at them redeeming themselves,' a disappointed fan said. 'They don't deserve all the hate they will probably get cuz of the awful Snape casting... It's gonna flop idk how people don't get it,' a fan added. However, some fans were unhappy with the remake overall and said, 'A lot of Potter fans will not be watching, I'm one of them.' 'This show will blow, the movies are superior,' added a fan. Filming for the HBO Original Series is set to begin this summer. The show is planned as a faithful adaptation of the books, with each season covering one novel in the series. • Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter • Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger • Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley • John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore • Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape • Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall • Luke Thallon as Quirrell • Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch
Mint
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Harry Potter reboot TV series: HBO announces newest Hogwarts trio Harry, Ron, and Hermione
HBO has officially announced the three young actors who will play Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley in its new television series based on the beloved books by JK Rowling. Let's meet our newest magical trio - Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout. Dominic McLaughlin will take on the iconic role of Harry Potter, while Arabella Stanton has been cast as the clever and brave Hermione Granger. Rounding out the golden trio is Alastair Stout, who will play Ron Weasley, Harry's loyal best friend. The announcement was made on HBO's official Instagram handle with the caption, 'Dear Mr. Potter, Miss Granger, and Mr. Weasley: We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please welcome Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley to the HBO Original Series Harry Potter.' The casting comes after a massive open call launched last autumn, where over 30,000 hopefuls auditioned for a chance to step into the magical world of Hogwarts. The final choices were made after months of careful consideration and screen tests. Filming for the HBO Original Series is set to begin this summer. The show is planned as a faithful adaptation of the books, with each season covering one novel in the series. Long before the trio was announced, there were a series of other castings that had fans talking about the show. Actor Paapa Essiedu, of 'I May Destroy You', 'Gangs of London' fame, will be stepping into the role of Severus Snape. Janet McTeer, best known for 'Tumbleweeds' and 'The White Queen', would be Minerva McGonagall in the series. On the other hand, Nick Frost, previously in 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz', will essay the role of Rubeus Hagrid. Last but not the least, John Lithgow, most recently seen in 'Conclave' will take on the role of the wise Professor Albus Dumbledore. Fans around the world have been eagerly waiting to see who would take on the beloved roles. While the new cast have big shoes to fill, there's growing excitement about seeing a fresh take on the wizarding world with a new generation of stars. The magic is about to begin—again.
