‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Cast: Meet Actors Dominic McLaughlin & More

HBO is pulling off a magic trick with its upcoming tv adaptation of Harry Potter. Now that the well-known wizard global is coming to the small display screen, fanatics have realized who shall be enjoying one of the grownup characters at Hogwarts, together with Dumbledore and Snape.

“We are happy to announce the casting of John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse to play Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Hagrid, Quirrell and Filch,” showrunner and government manufacturer Francesca Gardiner and director and EP Mark Mylod mentioned in a commentary. “We’re delighted to have such extraordinary talent onboard, and we can’t wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life.”

HBO has described the TV collection as a “faithful adaptation” of J.Okay. Rowling‘s books. “Exploring every corner of the wizarding world, each season will bring Harry Potter and its incredible adventures to new and existing audiences,” the outline reads.

In May 2025, the display in any case discovered its major forged to play Harry, Ron and Hermione: Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton.

Below, get to understand the solid of HBO’s imminent Harry Potter collection.

HBO has simply showed the primary 6 forged individuals for the ‘HARRY POTTER’ TV collection:

• Nick Frost as Hagrid
• John Lithgow as Dumbledore
• Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch
• Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell
• Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
• Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall percent.twitter.com/RlsQ78N5bh

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John Lithgow – Albus Dumbledore

John has been noticed in numerous movie initiatives all over his decades-long appearing occupation. Among his most well liked roles have been in The World According to Garp, Terms of Endearment, Footloose, A Civil Action, Shrek, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Interstellar, Bombshell, Killers of the Flower Moon and, his newest Oscar winner, Conclave. 

Janet McTeer – Minerva McGonagall

Janet has established herself as a a hit movie actress, having seemed in plenty of motion pictures. Among her most renowned performances have been in Tumbleweeds, Carrington, As You Like It, The Divergent Series and The Menu. On TV, Janet has seemed in Into the Storm, The White Queen and Ozark.

Paapa Essiedu – Severus Snape

Paapa is an esteemed actor recognized for quite a lot of TV roles, together with within the displays I May Destroy You, Ann Boleyn, Gangs of London, The Lazarus Project and Black Mirror: Demon 79.

The London local attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Nick Frost – Rubeus Hagrid

In addition to appearing, Nick could also be a comic and screenwriter. The English actor is perfect recognized for his performances within the movies Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End.

Luke Thallon – Quirinus Quirrell

Like Paapa, Luke could also be a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He had an uncredited minor position in The Favourite and has seemed in quite a lot of theatrical productions, together with The Room, Family Voices and Leopoldstadt.

Paul Whitehouse – Argus Filch

Paul is a jack of all trades within the trade, as he’s an actor, comic, author and presenter. He’s identified for his performances within the motion pictures Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland and The Death of Stalin.

Arabella Stanton – Hermione Granger

Arabella were given her giant damage within the West End manufacturing of Matilda: The Musical, enjoying the titular personality.

Dominic McLaughlin – Harry Potter

Like his different major co-stars, Dominic is a newcomer, however he landed a gig within the upcoming Sky comedy Grow.

Alastair Stout – Ron Weasley

Alastair is enjoying Ron, and that is his first movie position. He, Dominic and Arabella have been forged out of 30,000 actors who auditioned.