Accio Casting News! "Harry Potter" HBO Series Reveals a HUGE Wave of Stars!

'Harry Potter' HBO Series Unveils Key Cast Members: Malfoys, Dursleys, Weasley Matriarch, and More!

The highly anticipated HBO series adaptation of the beloved 'Harry Potter' books is forging ahead, and the excitement is palpable! Warner Bros. has announced a significant wave of casting choices, bringing us closer to seeing the magical world reimagined on the small screen. Get ready to meet the actors who will embody some of our favorite (and least favorite!) characters.

Here's a rundown of the newly revealed cast members:

• Lox Pratt as the cunning and ambitious Draco Malfoy.
• Johnny Flynn as the imposing and influential Lucius Malfoy.
• Bel Powley as the resentful and judgmental Petunia Dursley.
• Daniel Rigby as the boisterous and unpleasant Vernon Dursley.
• Katherine Parkinson as the warm and nurturing Molly Weasley.

The series is also populating the halls of Hogwarts with fresh faces:

• Leo Earley as the explosive Seamus Finnigan.
• Alessia Leoni as the observant Parvati Patil.
• Sienna Moosah as the often-forgotten Lavender Brown.

These actors join the previously announced Bertie Carvel as Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge, a role Deadline exclusively revealed. They also accompany the star-studded cast that includes:

• John Lithgow as the wise and enigmatic Albus Dumbledore
• Janet McTeer as the strict but fair Minerva McGonagall
• Paapa Essiedu as the brooding and complex Severus Snape
• Nick Frost as the gentle giant Rubeus Hagrid

Of course, the biggest reveal was the casting of the central trio:

• Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter
• Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley
• Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger

Production is slated to begin soon at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK, the very place where the original films were brought to life. This new 'Harry Potter' adaptation is planned as a decade-long endeavor, promising a deep dive into the magical world we all know and love.

It's worth noting the legacy these actors are stepping into. Tom Felton famously portrayed Draco Malfoy in the films (and is currently reprising the role on Broadway in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'), while Jason Isaacs embodied Lucius Malfoy. Fiona Shaw and Richard Griffiths were the unforgettable Dursleys, and Julie Walters gave us the quintessential Molly Weasley.

Showrunner Francesca Gardiner has hinted at some interesting deviations from the film adaptations, particularly in the portrayal of the Dursleys. She stated in December that they will be depicted as younger than their on-screen counterparts.

The series is being touted as a "faithful adaptation" of J.K. Rowling's books, which will surely delight purists. Rowling herself is serving as an executive producer, ensuring the integrity of the source material. Francesca Gardiner is the writer and executive producer, with Mark Mylod executive producing and directing multiple episodes. The series is a collaboration between HBO, Brontë Film and TV, and Warner Bros. Television. Executive producers also include Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films.

With a stellar cast and a commitment to the source material, the 'Harry Potter' HBO series is shaping up to be a magical experience for a new generation of fans, while also offering a fresh perspective for long-time devotees. The anticipation is real, and we can't wait to see how this beloved story unfolds on screen once again.

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Source: https://deadline.com/2025/06/harry-potter-cast-draco-lucius-malfoy-petunia-vernon-dursley-1236427857/