HBO has revealed nine new cast members for its much-anticipated Harry Potter TV series, which will debut with a full-season adaptation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. These additions bring even more depth and excitement to the already star-studded ensemble, reinforcing HBO’s commitment to creating a faithful, richly detailed reimagining of J.K. Rowling’s beloved wizarding world.
New Cast Announcements (June 2025)
🔸 The Malfoys
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Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy – A rising young actor taking on the role of Harry’s school rival.
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Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy – Known for dramatic roles, Flynn is expected to bring icy charisma to Draco’s aristocratic father.
🔸 The Dursleys
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Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley
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Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley
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Notably, these two actors are younger than the ones in the 2001 film, in line with Rowling’s books, which placed the Dursleys in their mid-thirties at the story’s start.
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🔸 Ministry and Hogwarts
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Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge, the Minister for Magic
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Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, the warm-hearted matriarch of the Weasley family
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Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan
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Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil
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Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown
Previously Announced Cast Highlights
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John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
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Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall
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Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
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Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid
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Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell
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Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch
The Golden Trio
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Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter
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Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger
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Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley
Production & Streaming
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The show is a season-by-season adaptation, with each book receiving its own dedicated season, allowing for deeper exploration of subplots and character development.
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The series will be available exclusively on Max in several international territories, including the U.K., Germany, Italy, and Turkey.
What to Expect
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A more textually faithful version of the original books
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Updated visual storytelling, rich character detail, and stronger alignment with the ages, tone, and character complexity from the novels
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A long-form narrative that can better explore characters like the Dursleys, the Malfoys, and Hogwarts students beyond the central trio
With a blend of acclaimed actors and promising new talent, HBO’s Harry Potter series is shaping up to be a bold reinterpretation aimed at both nostalgic fans and a new generation of viewers.
