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Harry Potterhas become a lightning rod for controversy ever since author J. K. Rowling took an anti-transgender stance on social media. As a result, some think that actors should boycott future projects set in the wizarding world she created.

In a post on X, Drag Race UK star Kate Butch expressed her disappointment with the actors who are set to star in Audible's Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions."I think if you were a guest judge on perhaps the least cis season of Drag Race UK, you shouldn’t be doing this," she wrote. "Incredibly disappointed at the rest of them and all."

I think if you were a guest judge on perhaps the least cis season of drag race uk you shouldn’t be doing this idk(incredibly disappointed at the rest of them and all) https://t.co/THs4a3uyLg— Kate Butch (@thekatebutch) August 5, 2025

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To fans, the original Harry Potter movies are some of the most magical films ever made. But, to one of the original stars, it was just another paying gig. The film franchise, which began in 2001 with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, featured an all-star British cast, which included Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Richard Harris, Helena Bonham Carter, Gary Oldman, and the list goes on and on and on. Among that A-list talent was another member of British acting royalty: Emma Thompson. While many of the cast have magical memories from their time filming the series, Thompson's are a little more down to Earth.

Emma Thompson was recently at the Locarno Film Festival (per Deadline), where she was the guest of honor. During her Q&a, she addressed everything from being asked out on a date by Donald Trump to filming the Harry Potter franchise.

Gemma Chan has an incredible resume overall, but she's especially made a name for herself with fantasy and science-fiction projects. One of her earliest roles was in an episode of "Doctor Who," and she's part of a elite group of actors who have played multiple roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portraying both Minn-Erve in "Captain Marvel" and Sersi in "Eternals." If you've enjoyed what you've seen out of Chan so far, then you owe it to yourself to check out one of the best sci-fi series of the 2010s — "Humans."

"Humans" premiered on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom (and AMC stateside) in 2015. It's set in a world where artificial intelligence and robotics have become intertwined, raising a host of moral questions. Chan plays Anita, a synth purchased to help out around the Hawkins family household. Though she's designed to be helpful, the family's matriarch, Laura (Katherine Parkinson), is...

On Friday 1 August 2025, BBC One broadcasts Here We Go!

Robin’s Larp Festival Season 3 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Here We Go,” titled “Robin’s Larp Festival,” promises to be a fun and adventurous ride. Set to air on BBC One, this episode features Robin diving into the world of LARPing, or Live Action Role Playing. Robin’s enthusiasm for the event is sure to bring some excitement as he immerses himself in a fantasy world filled with costumes and imagination.

In this episode, Paul takes on the role of a mentor. He steps up to guide Robin through the ins and outs of LARPing. Viewers can expect to see Paul share his wisdom and experience, which might lead to some humorous moments as he tries to help Robin navigate the challenges of the festival.

Meanwhile, Sue faces a small but amusing challenge when she struggles to open a jar of gherkins.

On Friday 25 July 2025, BBC One broadcasts Here We Go!

Mum’s Bad Tooth Season 3 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Here We Go,” titled “Mum’s Bad Tooth,” promises to bring laughter and a bit of chaos to the screen. This episode will air on BBC One and features some interesting storylines that fans of the show will surely enjoy.

Rachel is excited about the new neighbours moving in next door. She has made it her mission to befriend them, no matter what it takes. Viewers can expect to see Rachel’s determination and perhaps some funny moments as she tries to make a good impression. Her efforts might lead to unexpected situations, showcasing her character’s quirky charm.

Meanwhile, Sue is diving into a different kind of entertainment. She has started binge-watching ultraviolent horror movies with her friend Prudence. This new hobby could lead to some amusing scenes,...

On Friday 25 July 2025, BBC One broadcasts Here We Go!

Mum and Dad’s Anniversary Season 3 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Here We Go,” titled “Mum and Dad’s Anniversary,” promises to be a delightful mix of humor and chaos. This episode, written by Tom Basden, focuses on Rachel and Paul’s wedding anniversary. The family is excited to celebrate this special day and brings a variety of gifts to mark the occasion. From barbecues to an escape room experience, the gifts reflect the family’s creativity and enthusiasm. One particularly quirky gift is a Bulgarian smart speaker named ‘Tim,’ which is sure to add some unexpected fun to the celebrations.

As the family prepares for the anniversary, there is a backdrop of a local crime wave. This situation adds an interesting twist to the episode, creating a contrast between the joyous occasion and the unsettling events happening in the neighborhood.

The excitement builds as “Here We Go” returns for Season 3, Episode 3, titled “Robin’s Larp Festival.” This episode promises a blend of adventure and humor, airing on BBC One at 9:00 Pm on Friday, August 1, 2025. Fans can expect a delightful mix of quirky characters and unexpected challenges.

In this episode, Robin dives headfirst into the world of LARPing, or live-action role-playing. This immersive experience brings out Robin’s creative side, but it also leads to some amusing situations. Viewers will see Robin fully embracing the fantasy, complete with costumes and dramatic scenarios that are sure to entertain.

Meanwhile, Paul steps into the role of a mentor, guiding others through the intricacies of LARPing. His attempts to teach may lead to some funny moments, especially when things don’t go as planned. On the other hand, Sue faces a more down-to-earth challenge when she struggles to open a jar of gherkins.

Work continues on HBO's Harry Potter TV series in London, England, and Dominic McLaughlin has just been spotted as the Boy Wizard alongside a giant-sized Hagrid. 

However, despite what you might think at first glance, that isn't Shaun of the Dead star Nick Frost. Similar to the Harry Potter movies, it seems this series is utilising a suitably large stand-in who will don a realistic prosthetic head with the Hagrid actor's likeness. 

As with the late Robbie Coltrane's portrayal, Frost's performance will then be merged with that. The result will be a Hagrid played by a well-known star who, at the same time, does right by the version of the half-giant and gamekeeper and groundskeeper at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry by being suitably massive. 

It looks like McLaughlin and "Frost" are shooting scenes in the Muggle world, where they take the tube before arriving at Diagon Alley.

Miriam Margolyes, who played Professor Sprout in the original Harry Potter series and is well-known in her native Britain, has become the latest Potter-affiliated person to offer an opinion on Jk Rowling's anti-transgender comments.

Interest in the franchise has renewed now that HBO is making a new version of Harry Potter, this time for TV. Margolyes made her comments while appearing on the podcast A Gay Old Time, via The Independent. “I don't agree with her about the trans issue – I think her opinion is too harsh,” she said of Rowling. But at the same time, she “didn’t like the fact that the trans community has reacted with such fury” to her.

Trans people and their allies have indeed reacted with fury to Rowling's actions. After the author celebrated a Supreme Court ruling that stated trans women were not women, actor Pedro Pascal - who has a transgender...

The first photos set photos from HBO's Harry Potter reboot found their way online yesterday, but there's one crucial detail that has fans feeling a lot better about the upcoming small screen adaptation. 

The Harry Potter books are set between 1991 and 1998, though the movies led by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint appear to have taken place at the same time they were filmed: the first decade of the 2000s. Much has been said about HBO's plans for the property, with the biggest concern being that the Wizarding World would either be Americanised or brought into the present day.

After all, how better to make a new take on Harry Potter resonate with today's kids than by making the Dursleys one of those annoying TikTok families or for Harry's fellow students to be obsessed with Instagram and influencers? It sounds awful, we know.

Fortunately, these set photos have confirmed...

The Harry Potter franchise is getting rebooted as a TV series at HBO, and earlier this week it was officially announced that production has commenced on the series, with filming taking place at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK. The press release noted that the series “will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max where it’s available, including in upcoming launch markets Germany, Italy, and the UK.” Now, some set pics have leaked online to give us our first look at the Dursleys – and to reveal that the characters are wearing ’90s-style clothing, indicating that this series, like the novels, will be set in the 1990s.

The cast includes John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as his father Lucius Malfoy, Bel Powley...

The excitement builds for the upcoming episode of “Here We Go,” titled “Mum’s Bad Tooth,” set to air on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 9:30 Pm on BBC One. In this episode, new neighbors are moving in next door, and Rachel is determined to make a great impression. Her eagerness to befriend them promises to lead to some hilarious situations. Viewers can expect Rachel to go to great lengths, showcasing her quirky personality and her knack for getting into amusing predicaments.

Meanwhile, Sue finds herself caught up in a binge-watching spree of ultraviolent horror movies with her friend Prudence. This new obsession could lead to some darkly funny moments, especially as Sue navigates her own reactions to the films. The contrast between Rachel’s friendly antics and Sue’s horror-filled evenings is sure to provide a mix of laughs and surprises.

On another front, Paul is feeling the pressure as he...

The excitement builds for the return of “Here We Go” with its Season 3 premiere titled “Mum and Dad’s Anniversary.” This beloved comedy by Tom Basden is set to air on BBC One at 9:00 Pm on Friday, July 25, 2025. Fans can expect a delightful mix of humor and family chaos as Rachel and Paul celebrate their wedding anniversary.

As the episode unfolds, the family comes together to honor this special occasion. They bring a variety of gifts, each more quirky than the last. From barbecues to an escape room experience, the surprises keep coming. There’s even a Bulgarian smart speaker named ‘Tim’ that adds a unique twist to the festivities. The gifts highlight the family’s love and creativity, but they also hint at the chaos that is sure to follow.

Amid the anniversary celebrations, a local crime wave adds an unexpected layer of tension. Paul, meanwhile, is dealing with a personal issue,...

Production is currently underway on HBO's Harry Potterreboot, and the updates are coming in thick and fast, much like the letters that famously poured out of the chimney at Number Four, Privet Drive — the address at which Harry begrudgingly resided following the death of his parents. He was forced to live in the cupboard under the stairs, while his despicable Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia, and cousin Dudley stomped around him. Unfortunately for Harry, he will have to face them again in the upcoming TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books.

New photos from the set of the highly anticipated Harry Potter series have offered a glimpse at how the dastardly Dursleys will appear in the small-screen version of the story, following an extremely divisive first look at another fan-favorite character. An earlier announcement confirmed that Daniel Rigby and Bev Powley had been cast as Vernon and Petunia Dursley,...

It's important to remember the ongoing controversial statements by the creator of the Harry Potter franchise. Cbr supports the hard work of industry professionals on properties fans know and love, and the wider world of Harry Potter that fans have adopted as their own. You can find Cbr's continuing coverage on Rowling here.

Production has begun on HBO's TV adaptation of Harry Potter, and with that has come a resurgence of questions about Potter creator Jk Rowling. Rowling is considered one of the leading anti-transgender figures in Britain, and has repeatedly drawn ire from trans activists and fellow celebrities.

The Radio Times asked Katherine Parkinson -- who will be playing Harry's mother figure Molly Weasley in the show -- where she stands on the controversy surrounding Rowling. Parkinson answered by not answering: "I don't want to add to that debate at all. I'm just delighted to be joining the magical world of Harry Potter.

Production on HBO's Harry Potter TV series started earlier this week, and following our first look at both the Boy Wizard and Hagrid, we have a better idea of what to expect from this small screen adaptation of controversial author J.K. Rowling's iconic series of novels.

We've known for a while that HBO intends to adapt a book per season, but with the show's young leads set to grow up fast and so much more ground to cover than the movies, the cable network has a unique plan to counter them being aged out.

According to Redanian Intelligence (via SFFGazette.com), seasons 1 and 2 are expected to be six episodes each, with future seasons potentially expanding to 8 episodes to help cover those extra pages. The books ranged from 223 to 766 pages.

The site explains that the first season will shoot from now until May 2026, with season 2 set to similarly film from...

Harry Potter may have just started production on its first season, but HBO is reportedly already looking ahead. A new report has offered insight into the network's plans for the show's second season, which would adapt The Chamber of Secrets.

According to Redanian Intelligence, HBO plans on filming the first two seasons of Harry Potter back-to-back, with Season 2 slated to begin production in July 2026, two months after Season 1's expected wrap date. Season 2 would then film on a similar production timeframe, wrapping in May 2027. The report also revealed that the episode counts for the first two seasons will be shorter than expected. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod previously indicated back in December 2024 that the first season would comprise eight episodes, when they mentioned having "eight hours to tell the first book." While that may still be the case, those eight hours will be divided into just six episodes,...

Katherine Parkinson wants to stay out of the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling‘s involvement in HBO’s Harry Potter TV adaptation. The actress, who will play Molly Weasley in the upcoming series, was asked for her thoughts on Rowling’s anti-trans views in an interview with RadioTimes.com published on Wednesday, July 16. In response, she said, “I don’t want to add to that debate at all. I’m just delighted to be joining the magical world of Harry Potter.” Since the show’s announcement in 2023, many fans of the franchise have expressed their disappointment with Rowling’s role as an executive producer. The author has been wrapped in controversy over the past few years for her controversial comments about the transgender community, most recently celebrating the U.K. Supreme Court’s ruling that one’s biological sex legally defines womanhood. “I love it when a plan comes together,” she...

Following our first look at Dominic McLaughlin as the Boy Wizard, HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series has just shared a first look—via SFFGazette.com—at Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.

The late Robbie Coltrane played the character in the big screen franchise that ran from 2001 to 2011, and this interpretation doesn't seem all that different. Frost is roughly the same age as his predecessor was in that first movie—a little older, in fact—but looks a bit more youthful in the role.

So far, this adaptation of Harry Potter doesn't look all that different from the movies, aside from a change in actors. That might be off-putting for longtime fans, but is unlikely to bother the new, younger audience Warner Bros. Discovery hopes to introduce to this Wizarding World.

Hagrid is Hogwarts' gamekeeper and later became the Care of Magical Creatures Professor. He lives in a hut on...

Nick Frost is the new Hagrid in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. Fans got their first look at him in the famous half-giant’s robes, which were first worn by the late Robbie Coltrane in the original movies.

The image was shared just one day after HBO showed the first official photo of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter himself. Cameras started rolling yesterday at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

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Hagrid is one of the most loved characters from the books and movies. He’s the gamekeeper at Hogwarts, loves magical creatures, and has always been loyal to Dumbledore. He’s also one of the first people Harry meets in the first story. HBO’s version of the character looks close to what fans remember, though Nick Frost brings his own take to the role.

Nick Frost, known from Hot Fuzz, is one of the biggest names added to the new Harry Potter cast.

Nick Frost is officially the new Hagrid in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. The first image of Frost in character has just been revealed, showing him dressed as the beloved half-giant in his familiar robes.

Fans will recognize the look from the original movies, where Hagrid was played by the late Robbie Coltrane. This image comes just a day after fans were given their first glimpse of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter himself. The show is now confirmed to release in 2027, and filming started yesterday at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

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Hagrid, the warm-hearted gamekeeper of Hogwarts, has always been one of the most loved characters in the Harry Potter world. He first appears in The Philosopher’s Stone and stays important throughout the whole series.

He’s known for his deep love of magical creatures and his strong loyalty to Dumbledore. He’s also one of Harry’s earliest friends and mentors.

Filming for HBO’s Harry Potter series is underway and the first photo from production showed Dominic McLaughlin donning the spectacles and robe for the titular wizard. Now, The Hollywood Reporter reveals Nick Frost’s new look as Hagrid for the show. Frost first teased his involvement with an Instagram post that cryptically read, “It’s happening, it’s actually happening.” Get a look at the new photo below.

The cast includes John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Frost as Hagrid, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as his father Lucius Malfoy, Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby as Petunia Dursley and Vernon Dursley, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley. As minister for magic Cornelius Fudge, we have Bertie Carvel. As Hogwarts students Seamus Finnigan, Parvati Patil, and Lavender Brown, the show has cast newcomers Leo Earley,...

HBO’s “Harry Potter” television adaptation is slowly coming together, but we’re still a ways out from actually getting it on our screens. That said, we are learning more and more as the months go on.

The series was first announced back in 2023, when HBO first launched the new name for its streaming service, Max (which has since been rebranded back to HBO Max). It has yet to be officially confirmed that each season will span one novel, similar to Disney+’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series, but each book does take place over a single school year, as did the movies.

Here’s everything we know about the series thus far.

When does the series come out?

The HBO series officially began production on July 14, 2025, with HBO confirming that the series is planning to premiere sometime in 2027.

Where will it film?

The show is returning to Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden,...

The Harry Potter surprises continue. Just one day after Warner Bros. officially announced the upcoming HBO Original series is in production, fans got a chance to see the first look at a fan-favorite character: Rubeus Hagrid.

Rubeus Hagrid is one of the most vital characters in Harry Potter. The Groundkeeper at Hogwarts, and later professor of Care of Magical Creatures, Hagrid is also one of the most stable adult presences in Harry's life. In the new adaptation of Harry Potter, the character will be played by Nick Frost, and Warner Bros. has just unveiled the first look at his character, per Deadline.

Image via Warner Bros.

The first look at the upcoming series came on Jul. 14, when Warner Bros. surprised everyone with the filming production update. They also offered a first look at the new Harry Potter, Dominic McLaughlin, in his wizard uniform as a Gryffindor.

Rubeus Hagrid, the lovable half-giant,...

Nick Frost is Rubeus Hagrid in the latest first-look image from HBO’s highly-anticipated Harry Potter series.

Frost can be seen as the cuddly gamekeeper in his robes, made famous by the late Robbie Coltrane’s depiction of Hagrid in the iconic noughties movies.

The image comes a day after audiences were treated to a first picture of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter for the show that will now officially be released in 2027. Cameras rolled yesterday at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

The half-giant Hagrid features in every Harry Potter book and is one of the first characters to appear in The Philosopher’s Stone. He is known for his love of magical creatures, his loyalty to Dumbledore, and his role as a mentor and friend to the protagonist.

Hot Fuzz star Frost is one of the highest-profile additions to the HBO Potter lineup. He takes on one of the meatiest...

“Yer a wizard, Harry!”

HBO has released a first look at Nick Frost as Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid (below).

The move comes a day after the production released a first look at Dominic McLaughlin as young Harry Potter and announced a few more castmembers playing key roles: Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.

Here’s Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) as the half-giant Hagrid:

The show has begun filming at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, U.K.

HBO’s plan is to adapt each of J.K. Rowling’s global best-selling novels into a season of television.

The project has previously announced actors for nearly all of the key characters in Rowling’s first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone:

Emmy winner John Lithgow (Conclave) takes on the critical role of...

Meet the new Rubeus Hagrid.

Fresh off HBO’s announcement that its upcoming “Harry Potter” series has officially started production — and the debut of newcomer Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter — the network has revealed the first image of Nick Frost as the lovable half-giant. The “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” actor follows in the footsteps of Robbie Coltrane, who played Hogwarts’ gamekeeper and groundskeeper in all eight of the “Harry Potter” films.

Filming on Season 1 of the series began on Monday at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K. and is expected to last until the spring of 2026. Alongside McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton stars as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The young trio were selected from more than 30,000 actors who auditioned in a casting call last fall.

The cast also includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape,...

Harry Potter Returns: HBO Series Filming Begins With A Fresh Cast & Big Creative Shake-Ups! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After years of waiting and months of new casting updates, the production on Harry Potter’s television adaptation for HBO has commenced. While a whole generation grew up on the books and the subsequent film series, it’s time for the next generation to get a new version of the popular franchise.

While fans are dubious about what it means for the favorite characters and stories, HBO is actively working on the television adaptation of the novels. Now with the production in full swing, things are materialising and getting real. Here are all the latest updates of the series adaptation of the novels.

Harry Potter TV Adaptation: Production Begins

HBO announced the start of filming by sharing a photo of the young actor playing Harry Potter all decked up in his glasses, robe,...

As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, HBO has announced today that production has begun on the upcoming Harry Potter TV series at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK.

It's also been revealed that the series will premiere in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max, adding some weight to recent rumours that the plan is to shoot The Philosopher's Stone/The Sorcerer's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets back-to-back.

With this news comes our first look at Dominic McLaughlin as the Boy Wizard himself, Harry Potter. The newcomer is wearing the character's trademark glasses and has that all-too familiar lightning bolt-shaped scar on his forehead. It's fair to say he looks like he's stepped straight off the page.

The new Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry robes are also featured, though we can't see the school's updated logo. Understandably, fans remain eager to learn how this small screen take will...

Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter (Photo Credit: Aidan Monaghan/HBO)

Production’s officially underway on HBO’s Harry Potter series starring Dominic McLaughlin in the title role. The fantasy series is filming at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK and is targeting a 2027 premiere.

In addition to McLaughlin, the series stars Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Emmy winner and Oscar nominee John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Emmy nominee Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Oscar and Emmy nominee Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Emmy nominee Nick Frost as Hagrid. Katherine Parkinson plays Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt is Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn is Lucius Malfoy, Leo Earley is Seamus Finnigan, and Alessia Leoni is Parvati Patil.

Sienna Moosah plays Lavender Brown, Bel Powley is Petunia Dursley, Daniel Rigby is Vernon Dursley, and Bertie Carvel plays Cornelius Fudge. Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse appear in recurring roles as Quirinus Quirrell and Argus Filch.

What Do We Know About the upcoming HBO series reimagining the Harry Potter franchise? More than you may think. The new adaptation of the beloved J.K. Rowling book series is set to be a more expansive adaptation than the feature film series. From plot, casting news, and more, let’s dive in and take a look at what is coming up in the new take on the Harry Potter universe.

Why a series remake of Harry Potter so soon?

When the first Harry Potter novel debuted in 1997, it took just two years for David Heyman to land the rights to the first four books in the series. It then took two more years to transform the first book into the Chris Columbus feature film, which became a box office behemoth for the decade. But, as the books became longer and more epic, the movie needed to select which subplots and...

HBO’s new Harry Potter TV series is finally starting to take shape. The company has officially started filming the show at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK, and fans just got their first look at the young actor who will play Harry himself.

Dominic McLaughlin has been revealed as the new Harry Potter, and HBO shared a photo of him wearing his Hogwarts robes for the first time.

Via HBO

Along with this news, HBO also announced more actors joining the cast. According to the studio, Rory Wilmot will play Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson will play Harry’s spoiled cousin Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey will play flying teacher Madam Hooch, and Anton Lesser will appear as Ollivander, the wand maker.

HBO’s plan for the series is to stay close to the books. Each of J.K. Rowling’s original novels will be turned into its own season. This way,...

HBO has finally shared some big news about its new Harry Potter TV series. Not only has filming started, but fans also got their first look at young Dominic McLaughlin dressed up as Harry Potter himself. The series is being filmed at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK, which is the same place where the original movies were made.

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Along with this first photo, HBO also confirmed some new actors joining the cast. Rory Wilmot will be playing Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson will be Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey will take on the role of Madam Hooch, and Anton Lesser has been cast as Ollivander, the famous wand maker.

HBO plans to turn each of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books into its own season of television, so the story will unfold slowly across multiple seasons. The idea is to give every detail of the books time to shine,...

The Harry Potter franchise is getting rebooted as a TV series at HBO, and today it has been officially announced that production has commenced on the series, with filming taking place at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK. The press release notes that the series “will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max where it’s available, including in upcoming launch markets Germany, Italy, and the UK.”

The cast includes John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as his father Lucius Malfoy, Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby as Petunia Dursley and Vernon Dursley, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley. As minister for magic Cornelius Fudge, we have Bertie Carvel. As Hogwarts students Seamus Finnigan, Parvati Patil, and Lavender Brown, the show has cast newcomers Leo Earley,...

Production has commenced on the HBO Original Harry Potter television series at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK. The series will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max, where it will be available, including in upcoming launch markets such as Germany, Italy, and the UK.

The newly announced cast includes Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.

Photo courtesy of Aidan Monaghan/HBO

The Harry Potter television series is written and executive-produced by Francesca Gardiner. Mark Mylod will executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series for HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television.

The cast includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.

Also starring are six-time Emmy, two-time Tony Award, Olivier winner, and BAFTA and Oscar nominee John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore; Tony Award,...

Harry Potter fans are in for a treat. Over two years after Warner Bros.' announcement in April 2023 that the beloved IP is getting a reboot as a TV series, things are officially moving along.

Warner Bros. Discovery has just confirmed that the upcoming HBO Original Harry Potter television series has officially started production. The new TV show will use the same studios as their production, the ones at the Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, UK. The announcement came with the first official look at the new Harry Potter, played by Dominic McLaughlin.

HBO's Harry Potter reboot is now in production. pic.twitter.com/6UgBxYBSdB— Cbr (@Cbr) July 14, 2025

The production update also came with a disappointing release date. The series was originally teased to premiere sometime in 2026 on HBO Max. However, the studio has now confirmed it will come in 2027.

Since Harry Potter has officially started production, it couldn't have...

Production has started on HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series, which released its first look on Monday. The show is expected to premiere in 2027 HBO and HBO Max.

Additionally, the series has announced four new cast members. Rory Wilmot (“FBI: International”) will play Neville Longbottom with Amos Kitson starring as as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey starring as as Madam Rolanda Hooch and Anton Lesser starring as Garrick Ollivander.

The series also cemented its department heads, a vital part of any TV show, but an especially crucial one when it comes to a series as visually distinct and complicated as “Harry Potter.” Adriano Goldman will serve as the director of photography, and Cate Hall will be the hair and makeup designer. On the more practical side of the show, Paul Herbert will serve as the stunt coordinator and Mark Holt will be the SFX supervisor while Mara LePere-Schloop serves as the...

HBO’s Harry Potter series has unveiled a first look at Harry in his wizarding robes, as cameras are now rolling on one of the most anticipated shows of the decade, which will be released in 2027.

The photo sent out in the past few minutes sees Dominic McLaughin for the first time as the boy who lived. He is taking on the role played by Daniel Radcliffe in the iconic noughties movies.

The first-look image will likely lead to a frenzy of interest from excited fans, who will in a couple of year’s time see all of their favorite Potter characters on the small screen.

There have also been a number of new cast additions including Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.

(Clockwise from top left) Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley,...

Hogwarts has reopened for a new term.

HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series — the long-awaited and much-hyped return to J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world — has officially started production at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K., almost 14 years to the day that “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” concluded Harry’s journey on the big screen.

The show has also revealed a first look at Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, smiling in costume with the character’s signature round glasses and school uniform. McLaughlin is joined by Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The young trio were selected from more than 30,000 actors who auditioned in a casting call last fall.

New casting announced on Monday includes Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander. The series has also been...

HBO has started production on its Harry Potter TV series and added to its cast — plus released the first photo of young Dominic McLaughlin in costume as Harry Potter.

The show has begun filming at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, U.K.

In addition, the production announced a few more castmembers playing key roles: Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.

Clockwise, from top left: Wilmot as Neville, Kitson as Dudley, Lesser as Ollivander and Brealey as Madam Hooch. Asia Werbel; Phil Sharpe; Courtesy (2)

And here’s the photo of McLaughlin as Harry:

HBO’s plan is to adapt each of J.K. Rowling’s global best-selling novels into a season of television.

The project has previously announced actors for nearly all of the key characters in Rowling’s first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

After months of speculation and industry chatter, J.K. Rowling has broken her silence — and it’s all good news for Potterheads.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the creator of the Harry Potter universe gave a glowing endorsement of HBO’s upcoming television adaptation of her world-famous book series.

The show, which promises to be a “faithful adaptation,” is set to begin filming in mid-2025. Rowling isn’t just rubber-stamping this one from afar — she confirmed she’s been working “closely with the extremely talented writers.”

“I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO ‘Harry Potter’ series and they are So, So, So Good!” she wrote, leaving no room for doubt about her excitement.

While she won’t have a screenwriting credit on the show (unlike her involvement in the Fantastic Beasts films), her creative presence is still being felt behind the scenes. Francesca Gardiner will serve as showrunner,...

HBO's upcoming Harry Potter reboot still needs to fill a few key roles (who will play Voldemort?), and as the TV series gears up to begin shooting, construction on the show's massive practical sets continues.

We've seen Privet Drive and a bare bones version of Platform 9¾, and snaps of what look like Hogwarts' Great Hall have just found their way online (via SFFGazette.com). They don't show much, but all signs point to it being a suitably impressive take on a key location in the books...and movies.

Topping what we saw in the latter will be no easy feat, though that goes for every location that's being recreated in Harry Potter. The biggest test will be how this show's take on those differs from what we've already seen on screen over the years.

As you'd expect, there's a huge amount of construction currently taking place in the UK, and...

It looks like Harry Potter's Minister for Magic might not be running the wizarding world for long. Bertie Carvel, who’s stepping into the role of Cornelius Fudge for HBO’s Harry Potter reboot, has admitted he’s not certain he’ll stick around beyond Season 1 — and the decision, he says, may rest with the fans. In a new interview with The Times, the Doctor Foster and The Crownactor revealed that while he’s enjoyed diving into J.K. Rowling’s magical universe, his future on the show isn’t guaranteed. “I am coming at it with a really open mind,” he said. “Whether I come back [after the first series] probably depends on what the fans think. I mean, I’ll be furious if it’s not an amazing part.”

Carvel is taking over the character originally played by Robert Hardy, a performance still fondly remembered by many fans of the original film series.

The Harry Potter franchise is about to be rebooted as a TV series, with plans for release in late 2026. The upcoming HBO show has already cast several important characters who are expected to be around for a long time.

Warner Bros. revealed that they have a 10-year plan for Harry Potter, with each season adapting a book from J.K. Rowling's novel series of the same name. The studio surprised fans by casting some characters ahead of their first appearance in the show, including Lucius Malfoy, who first appears in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and Prime Minister Cornelius Fudge, who also appears in the same book, although he is mentioned in Harry Potter and thePhilosopher's Stone. In an interview with The Times, Bertie Carvel, who will play Fudge, revealed that his time on the show will depend on fan reactions, and that he might leave after one season.

Former “Harry Potter” star Jason Isaacs did not hesitate this past weekend to call out the fans who have been “rude” to new Severus Snape actor Paapa Essiedu.

Isaacs addressed the issue during a panel at this year’s FanExPo Denver convention and specifically pushed back against “Potter” fans who have attacked Essiedu following his casting as Snape in the new HBO show. “Paapa Essiedu is one of the best actors I’ve ever seen in my life. I’ve seen some people online who are being rude about him,” Isaacs said, according to Collider. “What they’re being is racist.”

While Essiedu is best known for his Emmy-nominated role in HBO’s “I May Destroy You,” he has stacked up impressive credits in recent years in TV shows and films like “Black Mirror,” “The Outrun,” “The Lazarus Project,” “Gangs of London” and “Black Doves.” He is now set to...

Rewatching the Harry Potter movies or re-reading the books is an eye-opening experience as a long-time fan. For even after all this time, there are details that most of us miss the first time around. One detail that surely stands out is that not only are the Malfoys not the most powerful family in the wizarding world, but they also picked the wrong family to mess with.

The Weasleys, who are painted as the warm, humble, and slightly chaotic family next door, aren’t just a lovable wizarding clan; they are a full-blown magical powerhouse. Shocking to hear that? Well, read on to know why this makes sense.

Why the Weasleys Are the Most Underrated Family in the Wizarding World? The Weasley family | Credits: Harry Potter movies / Warner Bros.

One would think that the Malfoys are the most powerful clan in the wizarding world. Not only are they pure-blood, insanely rich,...

Rewatching Harry Potter is just as magical an experience as if you were watching it for the first time. Such is the magic of the franchise, based on the books by J.K. Rowling. But one thing really struck me, a wild, wild theory about our iconic antagonist, Ralph Fiennes’ Lord Voldemort.

While watching Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on Prime Video, one cannot help but think, what if Tom Riddle, ever the control-obsessed dark wizard, is bald because he deliberately wants to make it impossible for anyone to use his hair for Polyjuice Potion?

Voldemort Would Never Let Anyone Impersonate Him Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter franchise | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Polyjuice Potion, as we know, allows anyone to assume another’s appearance with just a strand of hair or a piece of their body. In the books and movies, we have noticed...

J.K. Rowling has given the Harry Potter series her stamp of approval.

The controversial author recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise the show, which is set to be a “faithful adaptation” of Rowling’s mega-selling fantasy series. She also noted that she “worked closely with the extremely talented writers” on the series.

“I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are So, So, So Good!” she added.

It was previously revealed that Rowling would be an executive producer on the Harry Potter show, but wasn’t expected to have day-to-day involvement. While the author has faced criticism for her anti-transgender sentiments, HBO and Max content chief Casey Bloys has said he’s “not worried about it” impacting the show and is “not concerned about consumer response.”

The series, which is set to begin shooting mid-summer 2025, has already announced much of its...

The upcoming Harry Potter TV show is getting closer. After the announcement of a series of cast members for the upcoming HBO Max show, the series has just received feedback from author J.K. Rowling.

Although Rowling's views on the transgender community have caused her backlash in the last few years, the author will be involved in the new version of Harry Potter. After reacting to the casting of the new Golden Trio, the author had praise for the show as a whole. On June 22, the author wrote on X that she had read the first two episodes and shared her opinion on them.

I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are So, So, So Good!— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 21, 2025

"I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are So, So, So Good!" Rowling said in her post,...

The Harry Potter franchise is currently going through some major changes, as HBO's reboot series continues expanding its cast. The most iconic characters from J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World have now been cast for the upcoming TV remake, including the titular Harry Potter himself. From the moment the series was announced back in 2023, fans have wondered which, if any, of the original cast from Warner Bros.' classic film franchise will return for the reboot. Many are hoping for at least one of the original stars to make a cameo in the reboot, and some of the actors are even open to the idea. But acting veteran and one of the few people to escape from Azkaban, Gary Oldman (Sirius Black in Harry Potter), has bad news for fans hoping for a cameo.

Gary Oldman recently sat down with Variety to test whether he knew the most famous lines from his incredible filmography.