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All the details in the latest teaser for HBO Original series Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

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Every actor confirmed for HBO Original Series Harry Potter

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With the first season *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* just around the corner and the second season cast already assembling, we thought it was about time to gather all the confirmed characters in the HBO television series for you in one place. 

We’ll keep updating this article with every new actor reveal, so keep your eyes peeled for more announcements. Without further ado… Revelio cast list!

## The cast of HBO Original Series Harry Potter

Using some magical machinations, skip to the character category that catches your eye with this handy list: 

 [The golden trio](#goldentrio) 
[Hogwarts teachers and staff](#hogwartsteachers) 
[The Weasleys](#weasleys) 
[The Malfoys](#malfoys) 
[The Dursleys](#dursleys) 
[Hogwarts students](#students) 
[Hogwarts ghosts](#hogwartsghosts) 
[Ministry of Magic](#ministry) 
[Diagon Alley](#diagon) 
[Magical beings](#beings) 
 

### The golden trio

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__Dominic McLaughlin__ as Harry Potter 
__Arabella Stanton__ as Hermione Granger 
__Alastair Stout__ as Ron Weasley


### Hogwarts teachers

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__John Lithgow__ as Albus Dumbledore 
__Janet McTeer__ as Minerva McGonagall 
__Paapa Essiedu__ as Severus Snape 
__Luke Thallon__ as Quirinus Quirrell 
__Warwick Davis__ as Filius Flitwick 
__Sirine Saba__ as Pomona Sprout 
__Richard Durden__ as Cuthbert Binns 
__Louise Brealey__ as Rolanda Hooch 
__Kit Harington__ as Gilderoy Lockhart (joining for Season 2) 

### Hogwarts staff

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__Nick Frost__ as Rubeus Hagrid 
__Paul Whitehouse__ as Argus Filch 
__Bríd Brennan__ as Poppy Pomfrey


### The Weasleys

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__Katherine Parkinson__ as Molly Weasley 
__Tristan Harland__ as Fred Weasley 
__Gabriel Harland__ as George Weasley 
__Ruari Spooner__ as Percy Weasley 
__Gracie Cochrane__ as Ginny Weasley (Season 1) 
__Bonnie Hill__ as Ginny Weasley (Season 2) 
__Rafe Spall__ as Arthur Weasley (joining for Season 2)


### The Malfoys

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__Lox Pratt__ as Draco Malfoy 
__Johnny Flynn__ as Lucius Malfoy


### The Dursleys

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__Bel Powley__ as Petunia Dursley 
__Daniel Rigby__ as Vernon Dursley 
__Amos Kitson__ as Dudley Dursley


### Hogwarts students

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__Gryffindor__

__Leo Earley__ as Seamus Finnigan 
__Elijah Oshin__ as Dean Thomas 
__Alessia Leoni__ as Parvati Patil 
__Sienna Moosah__ as Lavender Brown 
__Rory Wilmot__ as Neville Longbottom 
__Orson Matthews__ as Oliver Wood 
__Asha Soetan__ as Angelina Johnson 
__Eire Farrell__ as Katie Bell 
__Serrana Su-Ling Bliss__ as Alicia Spinnet 
__Ethan Smith__ as Lee Jordan 
__Jasper Ambrose__ as Colin Creevey (joining for Season 2) 

__Slytherin__

__Finn Stephens__ as Vincent Crabbe 
__William Nash__ as Gregory Goyle 
__Laila Barwick__ as Pansy Parkinson 
__Oliver Croft__ as Marcus Flint 
__D’Angelou Osei-Kissiedu__ as Graham Montague 
__Dylan Heath__ as Adrian Pucey 
__Cornelius Brandreth__ as Terence Higgs 
__Eddison Burch__ as Miles Bletchley 
__James Dowell__ as Lucian Bole 
__Henry Medhurst__ as Peregrine Derrick 
__Billy Barratt__ as Tom Riddle (joining for Season 2)

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__Hufflepuff__ 

__India Moon__ as Hannah Abbott 
__James Trevelyan__ Buckle as Justin Finch-Fletchley 
__Cian Eagle-Service__ as Ernie MacMillan 
__Jazmyn Lewin__ as Susan Bones

__Ravenclaw__ 

__Anjula Murali__ as Padma Patil 
__Aaron Zhao__ as Terry Boot 
__Scarlett Archer__ as Penelope Clearwater 
__Eve Walls__ as Lisa Turpin 


### Hogwarts ghosts

__Peter Serafinowicz__ as Peeves 
__Molly Hewitt-Richards__ as Moaning Myrtle (joining for Season 2)


### Ministry of Magic

__Bertie Carvel__ as Cornelius Fudge 


### Diagon Alley

__Anton Lesser__ as Garrick Ollivander


### Magical beings

__Leigh Gill__ as Griphook 
__Lenny Rush__ as Dobby (joining for Season 2)

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Has this cast list got you excited for the upcoming television series? It’s not long to wait now: *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* debuts Christmas 2026 on HBO and will be available to stream exclusively on HBO Max where it’s available, including recent launch markets Germany, Italy, and the UK & Ireland. 

You can learn absolutely everything we already know about the Harry Potter television series [right here](https://www.harrypotter.com/series) – and do sign up for our newsletter to get all the latest owl post as soon as we have it.

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The series, based on J.K. Rowling’s beloved books, is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner. Mark Mylod will executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series for HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. The series is executive produced by J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films. 

Everything we know about the upcoming Harry Potter TV series so far

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__Update: HBO Max have released a [second teaser trailer](https://www.harrypotter.com/news/watch-the-new-teaser-trailer-for-hbo-original-series-harry-potter-and-the-philosophers-stone) for *Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone*, the first season of the upcoming television series!__

[See the up-to-date cast list here](https://www.harrypotter.com/features/every-actor-confirmed-for-hbo-original-series-harry-potter)

## Will the TV adaptation be faithful to the Harry Potter books? 

Yep! [The show has promised to be "authentic to the original books"](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/first-ever-harry-potter-television-series-coming-to-max), but that is not to say the show won’t feature things we didn’t see in the films. In a statement, J.K. Rowling said she was looking forward to allowing for a “degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long form television series” – so we would certainly hope the series will unturn new stones we didn’t get to see from the films.

Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content, added that the series would “deep dive into each of the iconic books”, while showrunner Francesca Gardiner promises we will see "things we haven't seen". She also spoke about staying true to the canonical ages of the characters ("Snape is 31 in 1991, so it's a very different vibe") while director Mark Mylod was keen to dig into the "depths and crevices" of Hogwarts.

## Who is directing the show?

Mark Mylod (who has also lent his talents to the likes of *Succession* alongside episodes of *Game of Thrones* in the past) will serve as both Executive Producer and direct multiple episodes.

## Who is the showrunner?

That would be the aforementioned Francesca Gardiner, who will serve as showrunner for the series. She is a [self-confessed Harry Potter mega-fan](https://www.harrypotter.com/news/production-details-and-location-revealed-for-harry-potter-tv-series), and has worked on previous HBO series, *Succession.*

However, we can now reveal that she is set to be joined by Jon Brown as co-showrunner for season two. Not only has he worked with Francesca as one of the writers on *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone*, but he and Francesca have both collaborated on the incredibly successful *Succession*.

With the series featuring young actors who grow up fast and with the overlap between the production of season one and two, Francesca explained that a second showrunner was crucial to keeping up the momentum when it came to creating such a complex and wonderfully intricate show.

Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content, echoed this sentiment revealing that they wanted to do their best to ensure there wasn’t a huge gap in production.

## Where will the show be filmed?

The wizarding world is going back to its roots, returning to Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden for filming.

## When will production start?

Production for the first season is well underway and the secnd official teaser for *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* has been released! [Click here to watch the trailer](https://www.harrypotter.com/news/watch-the-new-teaser-trailer-for-hbo-original-series-harry-potter-and-the-philosophers-stone) and dive deeper into everything that it revealed.

We can excitingly announce that a second season of Harry Potter is officially on its way – and production is set to begin sooner than you may think. That’s right, filming is scheduled to begin this autumn ahead of the release of *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* this Christmas. 

## What will the show be called?

We can now reveal that the first season of the show will be called *Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone*.

## What will J.K. Rowling's involvement be?

J.K. Rowling will serve as one of the executive producers on the series.

She will be joined by fellow executive producers Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, David Heyman of Heyday Films. Francesca Gardiner (showrunner) also serves as executive producer alongside director Mark Mylod.

## Who will star in the show?

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To see every cast member announced so far for the first two seasons, [__Apparate here__](https://www.harrypotter.com/features/every-actor-confirmed-for-hbo-original-series-harry-potter). This is just a taster of the core cast... 

__Dominic McLaughlin__ will play Harry Potter, __Arabella Stanton__ is Hermione Granger, and __Alastair Stout__ will take on Ron Weasley!

__John Lithgow__ is confirmed as Albus Dumbledore, the Headmaster of Hogwarts and Harry’s future mentor. Lithgow is a 6-time Emmy winner, 2-time Tony winner and a BAFTA and Oscar nominee. Most recently, he won the 2025 Best Actor Oliver Award for his role in the West End theatre production, Giant.

Tony, Golden Globe and Olivier winner and Oscar and Emmy nominee __Janet McTeer__ will portray Hogwarts Deputy Headmistress and Head of Gryffindor House, Professor McGonagall.

__Paapa Essiedu__ who was Emmy and BAFTA nominated for his turn in comedy-drama I May Destroy You, takes on the surly Potions Professor, Severus Snape, while BIFA nominated actor __Nick Frost__ will be taking on the mantle of beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid.

The show promises to feature “a new cast for a new generation”, [with more names to come](https://www.harrypotter.com/features/every-actor-confirmed-for-hbo-original-series-harry-potter).

## Who is composing the new score?
Hans Zimmer, the supremely talented, two-time Oscar winning musical maestro behind many iconic films such as Gladiator and Dune Parts One and Two, will be playing a huge role in bringing the wizarding world to life.

He will be working in conjunction with Bleeding Fingers Music, the Emmy Award-winning collective of composers cofounded by Hans Zimmer, Russell Emanuel and Steven Kofsky, to create the magical score.

## Who is on the creative team?

There is much excitement happening behind the camera as well, with the creative department heads for the series now confirmed as follows: Adriano Goldman (Director of Photography), Cate Hall (Hair and Makeup Designer), Paul Herbert (Stunt Coordinator), Mark Holt (SFX Supervisor), Mara LePere-Schloop (Production Designer), Naomi Moore (Set Decorator), John Nolan (Creature Effects Design Supervisor), Alexis Wajsbrot (VFX Supervisor), Dom Sidoli (VFX Producer), and Holly Waddington (Costume Designer).

## How long will the series be?

Although we don’t know exactly, the original announcement described the show as being a “decade-long series”, which should keep us busy for a while!

## Which Harry Potter characters are confirmed to be appearing in the show?

Check out the casting news above for the most up-to-date list of confirmed characters! [We also know Peeves will be involved...](https://www.harrypotter.com/news/production-details-and-location-revealed-for-harry-potter-tv-series)

## How can we find out more about the show before anyone else?

We promise to keep you abreast of any news the moment we have it. The best way to get the hottest Harry Potter updates straight away is by [signing up to our newsletter](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register),which will deliver any scoops to you faster than an owl. 

## All of this TV talk is getting me in the mood to re-watch the films. Where can I catch up?

[We’ve put together a helpful guide](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/how-to-stream-harry-potter-wherever-you-are) documenting how you can stream Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts wherever you are in the world!

## When will the show be out?

The series will debut Christmas 2026 on HBO and HBO Max where it’s available.

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Streaming service HBO Max is available in many territories across the world - and [you can find out the most recent rollout plans here.](https://www.harrypotter.com/features/how-to-stream-harry-potter-wherever-you-are)

Our favourite reveals from HBO Max’s Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic

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Meet the golden trio

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## Casting the golden trio
We have to kick things off by talking about the new [Harry](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/harry-potter), [Ron](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ron-weasley) and [Hermione](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/hermione-granger). With over 40,000 Harrys considered, finding the actors to perfectly personify these characters was no easy feat. Yet, once Alastair was found in Manchester, Arabella in London and Dominic in Glasgow, it was clear that this was a combination that had its own kind of magic. 

Not only do each of these actors already seem to embody their characters (we love the fact that Dominic auditioned with a poem that he wrote himself) but they already seem to be hanging out together and playing rock, paper, scissors like a bunch of best friends. With the series set to play out over the next decade, we can’t wait to see their relationship grow.

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## The nature of magic 
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You couldn’t have Harry Potter without magic – it seeps into every part of the story. As the special revealed, the new HBO series is leaning into the power of magic by combining it with the power of nature. More specifically, the series fully leans into the idea that all magic is firmly rooted in the natural world, and this should be evident in every detail.

For example, the ideas of naturalism have been integrated into a lot of the sets. Take one look at the halls and corridors of [Hogwarts](/fact-file/locations/hogwarts) and you’ll see that they have truly brought the outside in – with creeping vines and sprawling trees as key features *within* the castle walls.

It’s not just the big design choices that evoke the wonder of nature but the smaller elements too. For instance, the new Chocolate Frogs – these hopping sweets are now green and have never looked more realistic! The pink and green colour palette of the packaging reminds us of lily pads floating in a pond. The new Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Bean packaging builds on similar principles too with its extremely intricate vine design.

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## The emblems of Hogwarts
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As we are on the topic of nature, it has even been incorporated in the house banners. Did you spot the [Ravenclaw](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/ravenclaw) eagle and the [Slytherin](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/slytherin) serpent? Not only have the mascots had a makeover, but the overall design is unlike anything we have seen in the Harry Potter world before with both banners containing a vine motif.

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## Bringing the books to life
*Finding Harry* also revealed more blink-and-you’ll-miss-them moments that demonstrate how the television show is set to be a faithful adaptation of the books. 

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This image is a treasure trove of these – especially when it comes to Ron. Did you spot the [Chudley Cannons](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/the-chudley-cannons) badge, the symbol of his favourite [Quidditch](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/quidditch) team, on his jacket? Or the bruise, which is a result of his scuffle with Malfoy in *Philosopher’s Stone*, on his cheek?

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## New Wands 
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Three [Gryffindors](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/gryffindor) also had their wand designs clearly displayed in the special. The eagle-eyed among you may have spotted Hermione, [Parvati](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/parvati-patil), and [Neville](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/neville-longbottom) brandishing theirs! Whilst each are unique, from Hermione’s twisting pattern to Neville’s (well, his dad’s) branch-like design, the idea of magic in nature is once again at the forefront.

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## The Muggle world
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We also need to take a second to admire just how fantastically mundane the [Muggle](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/muggles) world is – especially when it comes to [Privet Drive](/fact-file/locations/number-four-privet-drive). The Dursleys’ house perfectly matches all the other houses on their street, with no attempt at being unique or even a hint of whimsy. Their world is clearly distinct from the wonder of the magical world and extremely recognisably Muggle.

This continues inside number four, where there is no escaping the 90s – not with that choice of wallpaper. The Dursleys’ house is an accurate reflection of them as a family. A family that prided themselves on being perfectly normal thank-you-very-much.

In fact, the only bit of originality can be found in the cupboard under the stairs. Yes, it is a small, dark and miserable space but it is one that Harry actually tried to make his own – thanks to some carefully hung drawings.


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## The magic of costumes
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Costumes are a crucial part of bringing the world of Harry Potter to life and this behind-the-scenes special has some fascinating insights into their creation. From hand painting and marbling clothing to printing leaves on fabrics, nature was not only the inspiration for these designs, but the key to bringing them to life.

After all, when you print with leaves, there is a natural magic to the process. You don’t know what you are going to get and the beauty lies in the imperfection – ideal for creating costumes for eccentric characters such as [Dumbledore](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/albus-dumbledore).

This celebration of nature extends beyond colours and details to the materials used for costumes like the Hogwarts uniforms. Rather than using synthetic options, they were all created from natural fabrics such as British wool and organic cotton.

Whereas the costumes of the Muggle world are heavily influenced by synthetic materials often used in the 1990s. With a pastel colour palette and a penchant for shell suits, these outfits are in complete contrast to their magical counterparts, drawing attention to the huge differences between these worlds.

Janet McTeer talks about her experience on the set of Harry Potter

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## The Great Hall
In Finding Harry, Janet McTeer, aka [Professor McGonagall](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/minerva-mcgonagall), revealed that walking into the [Great Hall](/fact-file/locations/the-great-hall) for the first time was like walking into a cathedral. We have to say that we agree with her. From the decorative door to the carvings on the columns (including the house symbols), there is nothing plain or boring about this space. In our opinion, it would more than hold its own against any famous cathedral when it comes to grandeur.

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## The Potions classroom
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Lit by candles and covered with cauldrons, textbooks and ingredients, the special unveiled yet another iconic Hogwarts location – the [Potions](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/potions) classroom. Brilliantly designed, it manages to walk the line of making you feel as though you are underground in the dungeons, right in the bowels of the castle, while still managing to retain the warmth associated with the enchanting atmosphere of Hogwarts.

Watch Finding Harry on HBO Max

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## Diagon Alley
Instantly recognisable as the heart of the magical community in London, the set of [Diagon Alley](/fact-file/locations/diagon-alley) was also revealed during this behind-the-scenes journey. With familiar favourites, such as [Gringotts Bank](/fact-file/locations/gringotts) and [Ollivanders](/fact-file/locations/ollivanders), reimagined for the new series, the street itself encapsulates the ramshackle charm of the wizarding world with its wonderfully eccentric shops complete with handcrafted details.

Finding Harry shows us the magic behind magical creatures

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## Magical creatures
The impressive craftsmanship that went into this series even extends to the creation of the wizarding creatures. Each animatronic animal was carefully constructed using research, talent and painstaking attention to detail – it took 36,000 feathers to build one owl!

Viewers were also treated to seeing a wizarding pet up close. In the new series, [Scabbers](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/scabbers) is an extremely realistic looking animatronic rat! They even have one model that bites! It’s enough to make you believe in magic.

The new Harry Potter series will also debut magical creatures that have never been seen on screen before – like the Dugbog. Taking inspiration from nature, the creature effects team have succeeded in making a realistic, if rather slimy, magical creature.

Speaking of slimy, we finally get to see what a Flobberworm looks like and can confirm they’re brilliantly gross.

Explore platform nine and three-quarters

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## Platform nine and three-quarters 
The final part of the special unveils the famous [platform nine and three-quarters](/fact-file/locations/platform-nine-and-three-quarters). From the murals on the walls to the scarlet [Hogwarts Express](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/hogwarts-express), it beautifully captures the magical realism of Harry Potter and makes us all the more excited for this brand-new journey back to Hogwarts.

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*Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic* is available to stream on HBO Max where it is available.

You can learn absolutely everything we already know about the Harry Potter television series [right here](https://www.harrypotter.com/features/everything-we-know-about-the-harry-potter-tv-series-so-far) – and do [sign up for our newsletter](https://my.harrypotter.com/register) to get all the latest owl post as soon as we have it.


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Which moment are you most excited to see in the HBO Original Series?

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