Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout have been selected to portray the iconic lead characters in the upcoming adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved book series.
HBO Announces Lead Trio for “Harry Potter” Television Series
BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
May 30, 2025
10:51 am
HBO has revealed the young performers who will bring Harry Potter’s magical world to television screens, following an extensive casting process that saw over 30,000 children audition for the coveted roles.
Dominic McLaughlin has been cast as Harry Potter himself, Arabella Stanton, who brings theater experience in “Matilda: The Musical”to the production, will portray the brilliant Hermione Granger while Alastair Stout will bring to life the role of Ron Weasley, the third member of the trio.
The massive open casting call drew unprecedented interest from young performers across the globe before the production team settled on their final selections for the legendary trio.
The young stars will be joined by an impressive ensemble of established actors. John Lithgow takes on the role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, while Janet McTeer will portray Professor Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu has been cast as the complex Professor Severus Snape, as previously reported by TNR.
Additional confirmed casting includes Nick Frost as the beloved groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid, Luke Thallon as Professor Quirinus Quirrell, and Paul Whitehouse as caretaker Argus Filch.
The series, produced by Mark Mylod, promises to bring fresh perspectives to the wizarding world that captivated millions of readers worldwide. Further casting announcements are expected in the coming months.