It's been a quarter-century since Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint made the roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley iconic. For millions of fans, those three actors are the Golden Trio. But now, HBO is ready to introduce a new generation of young wizards, and the first official looks are here.
On the same day London switched on its magical Harry Potter-themed Christmas lights, HBO gifted fans with brand-new character posters for its upcoming adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The posters feature Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Each young star holds their wand vertically in front of their face, with the tagline, "The First Year Begins."
The series is set to premiere on December 25 on HBO and HBO Max, marking the start of a planned multi-season journey through J.K. Rowling's beloved books. The show has already generated significant buzz, especially with its impressive cast list.
Who Else Is Joining the Cast?
Alongside the new trio, the series boasts a stellar ensemble. John Lithgow (The Crown) will play Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer (Ozark) takes on Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You) is Severus Snape, and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead) brings Rubeus Hagrid to life. Lox Pratt (Lord of the Flies) will portray Draco Malfoy, Warwick Davis (Willow) returns to the franchise as Filius Flitwick, and Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd) plays Molly Weasley.
The cast also includes Tristan Harland and Gabriel Harland as Fred and George Weasley, Johnny Flynn (Emma.) as Lucius Malfoy, Bel Powley (The Diary of a Teenage Girl) as Petunia Dursley, and Daniel Rigby (Eric and Ernie) as Vernon Dursley. For season two, Rafe Spall (Shaun of the Dead) will join as Arthur Weasley, and Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) is set to play Gilderoy Lockhart.
Francesca Gardiner (Succession) serves as showrunner, with Mark Mylod (The Last of Us) directing multiple episodes. The series is produced by HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television, with original film producer David Heyman also involved.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the premiere, and these posters only heighten the anticipation. The new actors have big shoes to fill, but early looks suggest they're ready to make the roles their own. For more on the wizarding world, check out our coverage of the Hogwarts Legacy sequel announcement and other magical updates.
Stay tuned for more news and exclusive insights as the premiere approaches. The magic is just beginning.
