Meet Cast of HBO’s Upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ Series: Photos of the Actors, Their Roles Revealed and More

Harry Potter and his friends are returning for a new series on HBO that’s set to premiere in 2026. The network announced the news in April 2023.

“The stories from each of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books will become a decade-long series produced with the same epic craft, love and care this global franchise is known for. The series will feature a new cast to lead a new generation of fandom, full of the fantastic detail, much loved characters and dramatic locations that Harry Potter fans have loved for over twenty-five years,” HBO said in the press release.

The following month, the new cast of the popular trio Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger were announced.

In Touch takes a look at who’s been cast in the upcoming TV show.

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Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger

Arabella Stanton was announced as Hermione Granger, who was previously played by Emma Watson.

Meet Cast of HBO s Upcoming Harry Potter Series Update Hermione

Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter

The leading man was announced on May 27, 2025, unveiling Dominic McLaughlin as the new Harry Potter.

Meet Cast of HBO s Upcoming Harry Potter Series Update Hermione

Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley

Ron Weasley, who was once portrayed by Rupert Grint, will be played by young actor Alastair Stout.

HBO Harry Potter Series Cast Actors Roles Photos and More

John Lithgow as Dumbledore

“I’ll be about 87 years old at the wrap party,” John Lithgow said of taking the role played by the late Richard Harris in the first two films.

HBO Harry Potter Series Cast Actors Roles Photos and More

Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall

The late Maggie Smith played the transfiguration professor (and Gryffindor head) in seven movies.

HBO Harry Potter Series Cast Actors Roles Photos and More

Nick Frost as Hagrid

Nick Frost will step in for the late Robbie Coltrane, who wore the half-giant groundskeeper’s shoes in eight movies.

HBO Harry Potter Series Cast Actors Roles Photos and More

Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape

The misunderstood professor was played by the late Alan Rickman in eight movies.

HBO Harry Potter Series Cast Actors Roles Photos and More

Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch

David Bradley was the Hogwarts caretaker (and owner of Mrs. Norris the cat) in seven films.

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